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Honoring the Enduring Heritage of the Cherokee Nation

America Remembers presents the Cherokee Legacy Tribute Rifle honoring the sacred culture and enduring legacy of the Cherokee nation.

The story of the Cherokee Nation is an inspiring epic of tragedy and triumph. Through centuries of struggle, their courage and spirit have remained strong and the Cherokee people’s legends have been retold for generations. But the recorded history of these magnificent people is only part of the Cherokee experience.

The Cherokee, who call themselves “AniYunwiya” (the “principal people”), lived in the rugged cave country spread through the Allegheny and Appalachian mountains. From the beginning, the Cherokee knew that survival meant living in harmony with the natural world, and they have kept their beliefs alive with a rich and ancient oral tradition of folklore and legend. The Cherokee believed that the Great spirit had created Mother Earth and everything that existed on it. From the highest stars above to the mountains and rolling valleys below. They felt a deep connection with the universe and believed that signs, visions, and dreams linked the natural world to the spirit world. The Cherokee have kept their beliefs alive with a rich and ancient oral tradition of folklore and legend explaining the heavens, the earth and even the meaning of life. Unto this day, generation after generation has continued to be inspired by the timeless legends of the Cherokee Indian.

America Remembers is proud to announce an exclusive Tribute honoring the sacred heritage and enduring legacy of the Cherokee nation: The Cherokee Legacy Tribute Rifle. The Tribute is being issued in association with the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, and specifically to help develop their new Education & Research Wing. Craftsmen commissioned specifically by America Remembers decorate each Tribute in stunning 24-karat gold and nickel against a sparkling, mirror-polished blued receiver with a blackened patinaed background to highlight the details of the artwork.

The Cherokee Legacy Tribute is a stunning and faithful recreation of the Model 1892 Lever-Action Rifle in caliber .44-40 produced by the old world craftsmen of Armi Sport (Chiappa). The Model `92 ranks as one of the most popular lever-action rifles of all time. For this Tribute, we have made arrangements to include the large-loop lever, a favorite of collectors and firearms enthusiasts alike.

Only 300 Available

Only 300 Cherokee Legacy Tribute Rifles will ever be produced and are available exclusively from America Remembers. Reservations will be accepted in the order they are received and delivery will be arranged through a licensed firearms dealer of your choice. If you are not completely satisfied with your Tribute after your personal inspection, you may return it in original, unfired condition within 30 days for a complete and courteous refund.

The Tribute features a handsomely blued, 20-inch barrel complemented by handsomely polished walnut stocks, along with a 24-karat gold decorated hammer, barrel bands, and magazine end cap. All artwork is featured in stunning 24-karat gold and nickel.

The right side features a scene from a classic Cherokee battle between the Tlanuwa, the great mythic hawk, and the Uktena, a giant horned serpent. Across the top are the animals in the Sky Vault (Galunlati), the six stars of Pleiades or Anistusta (“The Boys”) and a Cherokee graphic symbol, representing the noon day sun. Also on the right are symbols of three clans of the Cherokee: the Wolf Clan with hickory branches, the Bear Clan with birch leaves, and the Deer Clan with a cluster of oak leaves. Also featured is a collection of significant figures in Cherokee heritage: two hummingbirds, a tobacco plant, the cardinal (or redbird), the Firekeeper with his Sacred Fire, a Black Bear, the water spider, and a sacred Medicine Wheel.

The left side features a portrait of Selu (“Corn”) and Kanati (“The Lucky Hunter”), who according to myth were responsible for the abundant corn and game in Cherokee country. Across the center, four symbols of the seven Cherokee clans are featured, each with its symbolic wood: the Panther or Blue Clan with ash branches, the Long Hair Clan with a beech branch, the Bird Clan flanked by maple leaves and the Paint Clan with a locust branch. Also prominently featured are Cherokee Eagle Dancers. The eagle is the sacred bird of the Cherokee and is a key figure in their most important rituals.

Whether you have a personal connection to the Cherokee nation or simply admire and honor their spiritual heritage, you will surely agree that The Cherokee Legacy Tribute Rifle is a fitting tribute to the proud traditions of a Native American culture. The legends and heritage of the Cherokee have endured for centuries. Now is your chance to own a piece of history that will ensure the traditions of the Cherokee will continue to live on for many generations to come.

Shipping Procedures

Since the “Cherokee Legacy Tribute Rifle” is a working rifle, we will arrange delivery through a licensed firearms dealer of your choice.

Order

I wish to reserve the “Cherokee Legacy Tribute Rifle,” a working Model 1892 Lever-Action Rifle, at the current issue price of $2,295*.  Each rifle is numbered and registered within the limited edition of 300, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Thirty day return privilege.

Please charge my credit card a deposit of $195 per rifle. 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. Shipping and handling will be added to each order. Virginia residents please add sales tax.