December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/12/2024
"America Remembers, with the authorization of John Wayne Enterprises, proudly presents the John Wayne Tribute .45 Pistol". The slide is polished and decorated in elegant 24-karat gold and nickel with a blued background. The artwork includes classic images of John Wayne, and inspirational words of encouragement from the Duke, featured along with patriotic American symbols. The left slide features the central portrait of John Wayne in a familiar role from his WWII movies. To the left is his quote, “Courage is Being Scared to Death…But Saddling Up Anyway” scrolled beside our trusted national symbol of strength, the American bald eagle. The right side of the slide features the central portrait of John Wayne in a familiar role from his WWII movies. To the left, it reads “Talk Low… Talk Slow and Don’t Talk too Much!” scrolled proudly beside the familiar American symbols of the Liberty Bell and an anchor symbol, popular in the U.S Navy. To the right, it reads “The American Flag…The Best Flag God Gave to Any Country,” scrolled in front of a waving Stars and Stripes. At the muzzle end, John Wayne’s signature is faithfully displayed. Only 3,500 John Wayne Tribute .45 Pistols were authorized. Standard two tone blue finish with gold plated small parts, exposed barrel and hammer. Also features double diamond checkered grips with Gold Colt medallions. With the French fit display case with insert that reads "THE JOHN WAYNE .45 PISTOL ISSUED BY AMERICA REMEMBERS AUTHORIZED BY WAYNE ENTERPRISES AN EDITION OF 3500" CONDITION: Excellent. Shows as near new with handling. Comes in matching plastic case with one magazine and paperwork. Gun has discreet import stamp at well.