America remembers presents: the Elvis Presley Western Tribute Revolver

On the Tribute's cylinder, three images of Elvis are featured along with Elvis' musical instrument of choice, the guitar. Beneath the portraits and guitars is a rose of musical notes, symbolizing Elvis' lifelong love of music. Located on the frame is the special "TCB"[R] logo Elvis shared with his closest friends and associates. With itslightning bolt, the "TCB" translates to "Taking Care of Business in a Flash." The embellishment is completed with elegant scrollwork and the legend "Elvis Presley[R] Western Tribute" along both sides of the barrel. Additionally Elvis' signature appears on the backstrap, along with a guitar and the Gates to Graceland[R], Elvis' beloved home in Memphis, Tennessee.

He defined American pop culture for an entire generation, with hit after hit dominating the charts, and his live concert performances packed with delirious fans. Yet, despite his meteoric rise to stardom, Elvis[R] longed to realize his boyhood dream of being a matinee idol.

It didn't take long for Hollywood film makers to recognize Elvis' musical talent, good looks, charisma and, more importantly, his silver screen potential. In 1956, the twenty-one year old Elvis was selected by Twentieth Century-Fox to star in the first of his 33 motion pictures, a Western film to be called "The Rena Brothers." So impressed were the studio executives by the classic ballad Elvis performed for the soundtrack, the film was renamed "Love Me Tender".

Barely two years after making his first recordings at Memphis' Sun Studio, Elvis was a box office smash. "Love Me Tender" premiered in late 1956 at New York's Paramount Theatre, where the assembled press and throngs of fans held court outside the theatre, hoping for a glimpse of America's new superstar. The film debuted in the number two position at the box office, earning its cost back in only a few days. Elvis later starred in two more Western films, "Flaming Star" and "Charro!," thought by many to be highlights of his film career. No other American entertainer in history has ever achieved the success Elvis enjoyed in his celebrated multi-media career.

A Timeless and Fitting Tribute

Now, America Remembers, working closely with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. is pleased and proud to introduce the Elvis Presley[R] Western Tribute Revolver. For the Tribute, we selected the Colt[R] Cowboy[TM] Single Action Revolver, today's updated descendant of the legendary Colt Single Action Army. This handsomely decorated Tribute is certainly the type Elvis would have appreciated. Colt firearms have been a favorite with American lawmen and collectors throughout our nation's proud history. What's more, they are strongly identified with the Old West, an era that fascinated Elvis, and one that served as a setting for some of his most memorable films.

This striking Tribute is decorated in spectacular gleaming 24-karat gold, with magnificent images of Elvis dressed Western-style; looking -- an always -- like a million bucks. Each revolver in the edition is polished and decorated by craftsmen specifically commissioned by America Remembers, and the entire project has been carried Out with the cooperation and approval of Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.

Only 300 Available

Only 300 Elvis Presley[R] Western Tribute Revolvers have been authorized for this edition, and demand is expected to be very strong. The first revolver in the edition has been presented to Graceland. Reservations for the balance of the edition will be accepted in the order they are received. Each order will be promptly confirmed and we will arrange delivery of your working revolver through a licensed dealer of your choice, If for any reason you are less than satisfied with the Tribute, you may return it in original unfired condition within 30 days for a complete refund.