"But in the evening
of my memory,
always I come back to West Point.
Always there echoes and re-echoes:
Duty, honor, country."
General Douglas MacArthur, West Point, May
12, 1962
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The West Point Tribute Pistol is
under license from The Association of Graduates of the United
States Military Academy. Officially licensed by
Collegiate Licensing Company, Inc.®,
2004.
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The America Remembers West Point Tribute .45 is designed and crafted to be a
cherished heirloom. The frame is finished in a rich matte black. The slide
is polished to a near-mirror finish and then decorated with artwork in
24-karat gold and nickel. Emblazoned on the left side of the slide is the
legend "West Point - The United States Military Academy" bracketed by
General's stars. The legend is flanked on the left by a detailed depiction
of ordered ranks of cadets marching on "The Plain." On the right is the
Cadet Chapel, which overlooks the academic buildings and cadet barracks of
West Point. In front of the Cadet Chapel are shown the Eisenhower and
MacArthur Barracks and Washington Hall.
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On the right side of the slide, the central vignette is emblazoned with the
evocative words of General Douglas MacArthur, in his farewell address to the
Academy's cadets in 1962. To the left of MacArthur's quote is a depiction of
the Thayer Gate, named in honor of Sylvanus Thayer, "The Father of the
United States Military Academy." This landmark structure was part of
the Academy's Gothic Revival building effort. The new Thayer Gate
(Gothic Design) was erected in 1988 as a gift to the Academy from the West
Point Class of June, 1943, and dedicated that year at the 45th Reunion of
the Class. On the right is displayed a depiction of
Trophy Point, the outdoor museum which includes trophies from wars fought by
American forces. The scene depicts one of the cannons facing the Hudson
river.At the rear
of the slide, on both sides, in 24-karat gold and black, are depictions of
the distinctive United States Military Academy crest. Beneath the recoil
spring plug, at the lower front of the slide, is each pistol's own special
and certified issue number featured in gold. Only three hundred of these
West Point Tribute pistols will be made, and the pistols are individually
numbered from 001-300. At the top of the slide, ahead of the rear sight, in
brushed nickel, gold and black, is the official crest of the United States
Military Academy Association of Graduates.
The grips on this deluxe Tribute pistol
are crafted of handsome rosewood and are checkered in the classic “double
diamond” pattern characteristic of the original Model 1911 pistols. As
a final touch, the grip screws, slide stop, hammer, safety lock, and
magazine catch are all polished and elegantly plated with 24-karat gold.
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The case is luxuriously lined and will elegantly showcase your Tribute. A
brass plaque confirms that the Tribute is issued by America Remembers and is
officially authorized by the Association of Graduates of the United States
Military Academy.
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Make/Model: Colt .45 Pistol
Barrel Length: 5"
Grips: Rosewood
Caliber: .45ACP
Edition Limit: 300
Decoration: Each Tribute pistol is decorated by craftsmen
specifically commissioned by America Remembers.
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Since the West Point Tribute Pistol is a working
pistol, we
will arrange delivery through a licensed firearms dealer of your choice.
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