| For generations of
sportsmen, the American Whitetail has proved itself the ultimate test of
strategy and skill. And for just as long, the love of the hunt has been
passed down from father to son in a time-honored tradition. The sprawling
antlers and physical power of a trophy class buck make him an impressive
combination of grace, strength and beauty, and the ultimate dream for all
hunters who pursue the legendary whitetail.
Today America Remembers pays tribute to that
tradition with “The American Whitetails Trophy” Rifle. A working Winchester
Model 94 rifle, in caliber .30-30, “The American Whitetails Trophy” is
spectacularly decorated with magnificent images of whitetail deer. This
Tribute is available exclusively from America Remembers and is limited to
only 300 Trophy rifles.
The Model 94 has been a classic for
deer-hunting sportsmen for over a hundred years. From the frontiersmen of
the Old West to the sportsmen of today, shooters have made it one of the
most popular sporting rifles of all time.
For this Trophy rifle, whitetail artwork by
the award-winning wildlife artist Ron Van Gilder was selected. This is the
first rifle to ever feature artwork from this renowned artist, and demand is
expected to be strong. Ron Van Gilder captures America’s spectacular
wildlife in their most natural state. His paintings and drawings are like
snapshots. Some are stolen moments of majestic calm; others are frozen
bursts of action.
Van Gilder enjoys the outdoors and is an avid
sportsman. For three months each Fall, he dedicates himself to field study,
using much of the time to photograph wildlife in its natural habitat, which
allows him to capture extraordinary detail in his wildlife paintings, and he
especially enjoys painting whitetails in their natural environment. A
talented artist, he has received many prestigious awards for his work.
Craftsmen commissioned for this issue by
America Remembers have captured Ron Van Gilder’s handsome artwork in
remarkable detail. They decorate each rifle with the artwork featured in
elegant 24-karat gold and nickel with a special blackened patinaed
background to highlight the details. The polished stocks are
laser-carved with a recreation of Ron Van Gilder’s signature and includes
additional whitetail artwork from Ron Van Gilder.
The rifle’s receiver is decorated in lustrous
24-karat gold and nickel, with artwork reproduced from the distinguished
portfolio of Ron Van Gilder.
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On the left side of the receiver, two does
trail a buck that bounds out of the thick brush adapted from Ron Van
Gilder’s classic painting, “Breaking Cover – Whitetail Deer.” A banner above
the deer reads “American Whitetails.”
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Right side of the receiver features two
magnificent trophy whitetail bucks. These trophy bucks represent the dream
buck every hunter longs to discover in the wild. Elegant scrollwork in
24-karat gold frames the artwork on both sides of the receiver and adds the
finishing touch to this museum-quality Trophy. Barrel bands are polished and
decorated in 24-karat gold, as are the sight, hammer and lever.
Only 300 Available
Only 300 of “The American Whitetails Trophy” Rifles will ever be produced.
Reservations will be accepted in the order they are received. We will
arrange delivery of your working rifle through a licensed firearms dealer of
your choice. If for any reason you are less than satisfied with the rifle,
you may return it within 30 days for a full refund.
The “American Whitetails Trophy” is the
perfect combination of function and elegance, and the ultimate tribute to
America’s most popular big game experience. Act today to secure your own
Trophy, and keep alive the tradition for future generations. This Trophy
will be a reminder of the great hunts of the past, and dreams of those great
days to come.
©Ron Van Gilder, artwork courtesy
of Wild Wings®
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