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"Custer's Last Stand"
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General George
Armstrong Custer |
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On the fateful day of June 25, 1876, the U.S.
government and the Indian nations of the Great Plains faced each other on
the banks of the Little Bighorn River in the Montana Territory in what was
to become a landmark military encounter. The combined forces of the Sioux,
Cheyenne and other allied tribes under chiefs Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull,
Gall and Low Dog, battled the U.S. Army Cavalry for their right to live
freely -- as their ancestors had -- on the rolling plains of the Western
frontier.
The ensuing battle and defeat of the Cavalry troopers was
to be immortalized as "Custer’s Last Stand." Though the outcome of the
battle is well known, the facts of what transpired that day may never be
completely revealed. This much we do know: despite warnings from his Crow
and Arikara scouts, the brash and flamboyant General George Armstrong
Custer split his force into three columns as they approached the Little
Bighorn. It was a fatal error that cost him his life and the life of all
his men. Among Custer’s column of command at the Little Bighorn -- and
those who died with him -- were his two brothers, Captain Thomas W.
Custer, and Boston Custer, a civilian traveling with the Seventh Cavalry,
his brother-in-law James Calhoun, and his nephew Henry Reed.
Low Dog, a chief from the Oglala tribe, described the
battle saying, "They came on us like a thunderbolt…. We retreated until
our men got all together, and then we charged upon them. I called to my
men, ‘This is a good day to die; follow me.’ We massed our men, and that
no man should fall back, every man whipped another man’s horse and we
rushed right upon them." Although we don’t know the details of the
battle, an archaeological survey of the battlefield confirms that the
soldiers stood their ground and died fighting. In recounting the battle,
Low Dog said of Custer "he was a
brave warrior and died a brave man."
In honor of all the brave warriors on both sides who
fought so valiantly for their cause, America Remembers proudly presents
the "Battle of the Little Bighorn Tribute Rifle." In tribute to these
legends that loom so large in Western history, America Remembers selected
a firearm with equally legendary status, the incomparable Model ’73,
arguably the most famous Winchester lever-action rifle ever produced. The
Model ’73 was one of the most coveted rifles of its day, and was the
ultimate prize for settlers, lawmen and Indians of the frontier.
Each Battle of the Little Bighorn Tribute rifle is a
handsome working recreation of the immortal Winchester Model 1873 rifle
produced by the master craftsmen of A. Uberti. The handsomely blued,
24-1/4 inch tapered octagonal barrel of the Battle of the Little Bighorn
Tribute Rifle is complemented perfectly by the elegantly decorated
receiver. The focal point of the Tribute is the spectacular artwork
featured on the receiver, including a dramatic battle scene captured in
remarkable detail. Craftsmen commissioned specifically for this Tribute by
America Remembers decorate each rifle in a combination of gleaming
24-karat gold and nickel, with blackened patinaed highlights to accentuate
the details of the artwork.
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Left side features a scene from the heat of the battle and Custer’s
immediate family who fought – and perished – in the fight. Portraits of
the commanding brothers George A. Custer and Thomas Custer rest to the
left of the center battle. The masterful image of the battle is captured
in stunning nickel with 24-karat gold highlights and captures the turmoil
of the final moments. Custer’s brother Boston Custer, is also featured.
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The right side of the receiver features portraits of Chief
Sitting Bull, leader of the united Sioux, Gall, the fearless Oglala
warrior, and Low Dog of the Lakota Sioux. Curly, the Crow scout, the only
survivor of Custer’s command is also featured, along with Comanche,
Captain Keogh’s gelding and the only battle survivor of Custer’s command.
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Only 500 rifles with this masterful artwork will ever be
produced. Reservations will be accepted in the order they are received. We
will arrange delivery of your working Tribute through a licensed dealer of
your choice. Your Battle of the Little Bighorn Tribute Rifle comes with a
100% satisfaction guarantee. If the Tribute does not meet your complete
satisfaction, you may return your Tribute in original unfired condition
within thirty-days for a full refund. Act now and you can own a classic
Western rifle honoring the brave warriors who fought so valiantly at the
Battle of the Little Bighorn, a battle which has been immortalized in
American history as "Custer’s Last Stand." |
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Model:
Model 1873 (Uberti)
Caliber: .44-40
Barrel Length: 24 1/4 Inches
Stocks: Walnut
Edition Limit: 500
Decoration: Each Tribute rifle is decorated by craftsmen specifically
commissioned by America Remembers.
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Since the Battle of the Little Bighorn Tribute Rifle is a working
Model 1873 rifle, we will
arrange delivery through a licensed firearms dealer of your choice.
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