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Mort Künstler Gettysburg Tribute Rifle



Mort Künstler Gettysburg Tribute Rifle


 

Honoring the 150 th Anniversary of a Battle That Was a Turning Point in the War

 Featuring the Artwork of an American Master

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The Battle of Gettysburg tested the resolve of every single soldier and their leaders. It transformed a once-peaceful farm town into an epic battleground of shattered fences, splintered trees, and broken soldiers. It was a fight that would shape the future of the United States of America. We must be certain that future generations never forget our nation’s history.

 

            That’s why America Remembers is extremely proud to introduce the Mort Künstler Gettysburg Tribute Rifle, issued exclusively by America Remembers. Our partnership with Mort Künstler has produced some of our most popular presentation firearms. This handsome Tribute is issued on a working recreation of the legendary 1860 Henry rifle in caliber .44-40, one of the most legendary long arms of the war.

 

We’ve immortalized a collection of Mort Künstler’s most unforgettable images of Gettysburg and translated them into lustrous 24-karat gold artwork on a brushed nickel canvas on a classic firearm of the Civil War era, a firearm that would revolutionize military tactics and make single-shot rifles a weapon of the past. The Tribute also features a handsome, richly polished stock of walnut. Nothing captures the drama, history, and heroism of the Civil War like the artwork of Mort Künstler.

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On the left of the receiver, you’ll find a recreation of Mort Künstler’s “The Enemy is There!”, depicting General Lee and his staff arriving on horseback during the first day of fighting at Gettysburg.Framed in the center is a striking detail from The High Water Mark showing the bold charge of Confederate troops against the Union lines. Completing the trio is Longstreet at Gettysburg where Confederate General James Longstreet is approaching the battlefield with a group of his officers on horseback.

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The right side highlights a portion of Dilger at Gettysburg which captures the brave actions of Captain John Dilger. In the center is a section of the epic, “Follow Me Boys!”, which shows Confederate General Armistead leading his brigade over the stone wall at “The Angle” on Cemetery Ridge. The final scene on the right is from Hero of Little Round Top where Colonel Joshua L. Chamberlain is standing with his saber raised, among the men of the 20th Maine.

 

Soldiers came from the North and the South, and when they clashed at Gettysburg, they made history. Together, with Mort Künstler, we have crafted a masterpiece dedicated to the memory of this great American battle. Gettysburg was a turning point in a war that would eventually unite the country and lead the USA to become the greatest nation on earth.

 

Only 500 Mort Kunstler Gettysburg Tribute Rifles will be issued in this limited edition available only from America Remembers. If you would like to order this Tribute, please call America Remembers toll-free at 1-800-682-2291 or check out our website to learn more about or order this unique piece of art.