The Golden Tribute to Valor Army Pistol

Say farewell to the “Golden Age of Military Small Arms”. It has drawn to a close. Our fighting forces are entering the high-technology “Star Wars/Land Warrior” era of “smart” weapons tied in with back-pack computers, satellite up-links, laser guidance and thermal imaging video displays. As we fondly recall this Golden Age — this era of our lifetime — one firearm comes to mind that best embodies the spirit of those of us who served in the 20th Century. It’s the classic Colt® .45 military pistol. From 1911 to 1985 — even in “second-life” service in the 1991 Gulf War—it served longer than any other military small arm in the world — past, present, or, likely, future. Its passing, due to NATO standardization of 9mm, is still bemoaned. Now, Colt® and The American Historical Foundation are proud to issue Official Colt® Collectibles, separate firing Colt .45 Government Model Pistols, to honor each of our Armed Forces — U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force — in your choice of 24-Karat Gold Plating or Classic Nickel Plating.

The “Golden Tribute”

The 24-Karat Gold Plated Golden Tribute is a firing Museum Piece; each gleams like a valuable Gold nugget, as rich 24-Karat Gold plating glistens across each pistol. As your guarantee of lasting beauty and value, the plating is to Jewelers Grade-Heavy thickness. This Limited Edition strictly restricted to only 500 pistols per service branch.

“Silver Tribute”—Hard Nickel Plating

For veterans and collectors who prefer a Show Quality, yet rugged finish, the Colt Silver Tribute Pistol is available. Each pistol is mirror polished and plated with beautiful, yet heavy-duty, Hard Nickel plating. The Silver Tribute Limited Edition is strictly restricted to 1,000 per service branch. Considering the many millions of Americans who served in the Armed Forces during the “.45 era”, the 20th Century, the edition limits are highly restricted.

In each category, your pistol will meet your closest scrutiny because it is custom gunsmithed to museum quality, with these special features:

Experienced gun polishers carefully burnish and polish the steel surfaces to a mirror finish.
Elaborate, yet traditional, military panoplies of classical laurel leaves, banners, and historical inscriptions are laid down in deep bas relief by indelible acid etching along the slide.
The symbol of the service branch honored forms the focal point of the slide, flanked by the service branch name, its proud motto and the four stars of its senior commanding officer. Its founding date, etched in a yet another foliate banner, embellishes the lower front side of the slide.
Custom-designed, fired-enamel cloisonnés enhance both right and left grips, displaying the initials of the service branch honored. The color of the enamel work is distinctive to the service branch honored.
The custom Rosewood grips are hand finished to a corresponding deluxe high gloss.

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Display Case

Also available is a custom made, luxuriously lined Display Case with locking glass lid and engraved identification plaque to display and protect your Tribute from dust and unauthorized handling.

Reservation Form

I wish to reserve (Quantity) of the "Golden Tribute to Valor Army", a working Colt .45, at the price of $2,195*. Each pistol is numbered and registered within the limited edition of 500, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Thirty-day return privilege.

Please charge my credit card a deposit of $195 per pistol. I will pay the balance prior to delivery at the rate of $200 per month, with no interest or carrying charge.

Optional Display Case:

I do not wish to order the optional luxuriously lined Display Case at this time.

I also wish to reserve the optional luxuriously lined Display Case.
Please add $149 to the final payment.

* All orders are subject to acceptance and availability. If I cancel my reservation prior to delivery, I will receive a full refund, less a commissioning fee of $195. Shipping and handling will be added to each order. Virginia residents please add sales tax.

The Golden Tribute to Valor Army Pistol

A Handsomely Decorated Colt .45 Pistol