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AMERICA REMEMBERS PRESENTS...
The American Indian Tribute Rifle
A Tribute to the Indians of the Western Frontier

They were the lords of the American Plains. Their lands stretched from horizon to horizon, as far as the sky would Each Tribute is
reach. They were Sioux, Crow, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Pawnee, or any of the more than two-dozen migratory tribes who a detailed recreation
called the vast lands between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains their home. The buffalo was their life...and of the legendary Henry
the nation's westward expansion became their downfall. rifle, produced by the
Today, for many of us, one image above all others captures the spirit of the American frontier, and that image master gunsmiths of Uberti.
is a Plains Indian warrior on horseback. We have painters and photographers like Remington, Russell and Curtis Craftsmen commissioned
to thank for this indelible image. As artists and storytellers, they were fascinated by the figure of an Indian in specifically by America Remembers
full regalia sitting astride his war pony. To them, the Native American represented freedom, dignity, and decorate each rifle in 24-karat gold and
the untamed wilderness of the American West.
nickel with a special blackened patinaed
A Historic Tribute background to highlight the artwork.
In honor of the Native Americans of the Plains, people who treasured their freedom and Detailed scenes on the rifle’s wide receiver
struggled so bravely to preserve their traditional way of life, America Remembers is proud to capture a period when the Plains Indians lived
present the American Indian Tribute Henry Rifle. as one with nature. These were proud… strong…
Of all the firearms of the Western era, the Henry rifle is certainly one of the honorable…and noble people. Their lives symbolize
firearms that had the greatest impact on the Plains Indians’ way of life. Its accuracy the majesty and freedom that was – and is – America.
and firepower made the Henry ideal for hunting big game on horseback. America Remembers is issuing The American Indian Tribute
A forerunner of the famous Winchester rifles to follow, the lever action Rifle to honor the heritage of the Plains Indians, and to
Henry repeating rifle, with its newly designed rimfire metal cartridges, was remember the power and spirit of the legendary first Americans
easy to load and could fire up to 15 shots in rapid succession. That feature whose way of life was altered forever by the changes that took place
gave any shooter a big advantage... whether hunting buffalo or in on the Western frontier during the late 1800s.
combat. It’s no wonder that the Henry rifle was so highly prized
by the tribes of the Plains!
Only 500 Available
Only 500 of the American Indian Tribute Rifles
will be produced for this special limited edition.
Reservations will be accepted in the order they
are received. Because this is a working Henry
repeating rifle, we will arrange delivery
through a licensed firearms dealer of your
choice. If for any reason you are less than
satisfied with the Tribute, you may
return it in original unfired condition On the left side of the receiver, the central image depicts a group of proud warriors on horseback.
within 30 days for a full refund. Like the men, their war ponies are also attired for battle with feathers, fetishes and painted spirit
Capture a long lost era symbols. It was the horse that gave the Plains Indians the ability to rule the West! A lone brave, not yet
when proud warriors on a full-fledged warrior, serves as a scout. Sacred eagle feathers and the all-important buffalo skull
horseback were masters of complete the design. The American buffalo was revered by the Plains Indians, providing them with the
the endless plains and the basic necessities of life. Of the buffalo, Sitting Bull noted “a cold wind blew across the prairie – when
landscape rumbled with the last buffalo fell – a death wind for my people.” Motifs adapted from traditional Native American
thundering herds of bead and quill work frame the art on both sides of the receiver.
buffalo. Reserve this
magnificent Henry rifle
today and own a tribute
to the American
Indian…and a piece
of Western
history.

Caliber:
.44-40
Barrel
Length:
24 1 /4"
The right side of the receiver features dramatic artwork of warriors gathered around the counsel fire to discuss strategy. Detailing
on the receiver of the American Indian Tribute Rifle is so fine you can distinguish the feathers on their war bonnets. These were
more than mere decoration. Each feather represented a personal act of bravery by the wearer. A leader in war bonnet and bone
breastplate sits astride his mount, a Henry repeating rifle decorated with tacks clearly visible in his hands. ©AHL, Inc.
I wish to reserve ___ of the “American Indian
Tribute Rifle(s)” at the current issue price of Name
$2, 95.* My deposit of $195 per rifle is enclosed. Address
I wish to pay the balance prior to delivery at the
rate of $100 per month, no interest or carrying City/State/Zip
charges. Certificate of Authenticity included.
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tax.
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