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Honoring One of Hollywood’s Most Beloved Cowboys
There were many popular actors who made their mark as Western personalities, but no one had a longer, or more successful career as a lawman of the Old West than James Arness. For many Western enthusiasts, James Arness is best remembered from his role as Marshal Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke, the longest running dramatic series in television history. Arness stands tall among the legendary Hollywood cowboys, an imposing 6 feet 7 inches. with his imposing presence, Arness was perfectly suited to play the role of the pioneering frontiersman or rugged lawman.
Today, we are proud to announce the first-ever commemorative revolver honoring this legendary icon of the West – The James Arness Tribute Revolver. Millions of Americans still fondly recall the golden era of the Westerns, and James Arness remains a favorite of fans around the world. Only 250 James Arness Tribute Revolvers have been authorized by Mr. Arness and the Tribute is available exclusively from America Remembers.
For the Tribute, we selected a handsomely decorated working Single Action Revolver in caliber .45 LC. With a design that melds efficiency with beauty, the Single Action Revolver is known for its smooth handling, balance and style, characteristics that earned it a reputation as a classic Western six-shooter, admired by lawmen and outlaws alike. Today, the Single Action revolver remains a popular favorite with collectors and Old West shooters.
The revolver is polished and decorated in 24-karat gold, and the artwork is captured in nickel, with special blackened patinaed highlights to accentuate the details. The barrel reads “James Arness Tribute” framed by elegant scrollwork.
On the cylinder, three additional portraits of Arness are featured, along with a lawman’s badge.
The recoil shield features a handsome portrait of James Arness with his familiar smile – a smile of trust and warmth that established a special relationship with his fans. The backstrap includes James Arness’ signature, along with an image of Arness on horseback.
Each revolver now available in this edition is produced for us by the master craftsmen of Uberti, who have expertly created this classic firearm just as they have created so many of the western classics since 1959, and have established themselves as the premier maker of historical firearms recreations. For decades, their craftsmen have combined modern high-grade materials with the time-honored methods of finishing creating exquisite, working reproductions of history’s greatest firearms.
Like the lawmen and outlaws of the Old West, the motion picture and television Western heroes also relied extensively on this legendary revolver, which is often referred to as the “gun that won the West” and today remains a favorite of collectors and fans of the Old West. Each revolver now available in this edition is produced for us by the master craftsmen of A. Uberti, who have expertly created this classic firearm just as they have created so many of the Western classics since 1959, and have established themselves as the premier maker of historical firearms recreations. For decades, their craftsmen have combined modern high-grade materials with the time-honored methods of finishing creating exquisite, working reproductions of history’s greatest firearms.
Today, Arness is probably best known for his role as Marshal Matt Dillon. Arness and the other cast members of Gunsmoke kept us glued to our television sets. We tuned in each week to experience life in the Old West and we identified closely with each character. Numerous other Westerns were introduced over the years, but none achieved the longevity of Gunsmoke. When Gunsmoke ended, the era of the weekly Western drama, which so many fans had cherished for three decades, had come to an end.
Handsome Display Case
Included with each Tribute is an elegant display case to protect and exhibit this historic Tribute to a legendary figure in American history.
This edition is issued in a very limited quantity of only 250 Tributes. With a design that melds efficiency with beauty, the Single Action Revolver is known for its smooth handling, balance and style, characteristics that earned it a reputation as a classic Western six-shooter, admired by lawmen and outlaws alike. Today, the Single Action revolver remains a popular favorite with collectors and Old West shooters.
We anticipate a strong response for the James Arness Tribute Revolver. The first Tribute in the edition was presented to James Arness, and he was very pleased with the Tribute. We’ve captured the handsomely rugged face and the friendly smile of a man whom we came to know and admire through his many roles as a lawman and Western frontiersman. The Tribute captures the spirit and excitement of the Wild West on a handsomely decorated revolver, and celebrates the career of a remarkable man.
Shipping Procedures
Since the “James Arness Tribute” is a working Single Action revolver, we will arrange delivery through a licensed firearms dealer of your choice.
Order
I wish to reserve the “James Arness Tribute Revolver,” a working Single Action Revolver, at the current issue price of $1,995*. Each revolver is numbered within the edition limit of 250 and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Thirty day return privilege.
Please charge my credit card a deposit of $195 per revolver. I will pay the balance at the rate of $100 per month, with no interest or carrying charge.
* All orders are subject to acceptance and credit verification prior to shipment. Sales tax is required in certain states and will be added. Shipping and handling will be added to each order. Virginia residents please add sales tax.
