*SOLD* Uberti 1873 .45LC -Sterling Silver- 4.75" *GEORGE S. PATTON COMMEMORATIVE*

That's an important reason why he wore his famous ivory-gripped, silver-plated, .45 caliber revolver in his specially made brown leather holster belt set. It became his symbol, identifying him to his troops all across the battlefield. He believed, "No one would know me if I didn't wear this pistol." His fancy revolver and sharp uniform were part of his impressive personal image, signifying boldness on the battlefield. "No matter how tired, discouraged, or really ill I may be if I don't live up to that picture, my men are going to say, 'The old man's had it. The old son-of-a-gun has had it.'"

To honor General Patton, the American Historical Foundation proudly announced the General George S. Patton, Jr. Commemorative Revolver, a powerful symbol of this great American warrior. Owning a tangible symbol of a historical figure like General George S. Patton, Jr. is a unique way to honor his bold virtues. Through the Foundation project, you can display your pride in General Patton.
The story of how General Patton acquired his .45 caliber Single Action Army Revolver is fascinating. In 1916, his promotion in the Cavalry from Second to First Lieutenant gave him his personal trademark. Patton purchased his revolver on March 5, 1916, in El Paso, Texas, while serving with Brigadier General "Black Jack" Pershing. Just four days later, a Mexican revolutionary and bandit named Pancho Villa raided a small border town in New Mexico. In response, Brigadier General Pershing formed a punitive expedition to hunt down Villa.

Patton's revolver proved its worth on May 14 when he used it to kill two Villistas in combat. In recognition of this, General Pershing promoted Patton to First Lieutenant, and Patton kept that revolver with him until he passed away. Displaying the Patton Commemorative Revolver in your home or office will allow you to share fascinating stories about General Patton with your friends and visitors.
When you display your General Patton Commemorative Revolver, you can tell your friends that it actually fires the same .45 Long Colt caliber ammunition the General prefers for its ferocious stopping power. You can point out the military lanyard loop, the 4-3/4" barrel, and the General's "GSP" initials scrimshawed in the right grip. Made of the finest ordnance steel and proof fired, every inch is plated with Sterling Silver. Each revolver is entirely hand-engraved under the supervision of one of the world's finest gunsmiths, Aldo Uberti. The grips look just like ivory but are reinforced with polymers for split resistance—an advantage in that they won't crack over time.
The engraving details make this Commemorative unique to the Foundation. Each grip has been fitted with a Sterling Silver plated cloisonné medallion of the American Historical Society's own design to further honor the General. Each medallion proudly bears the General's four stars and the years of his birth and death. The background is red, white, and blue—symbolic of the General's great patriotism. The "General George S. Patton, Jr." Commemorative Revolver is a strictly limited edition of only 2,500 worldwide, with special serial numbers P0001 through P2500 (the prefix "p," of course, stands for Patton). This example has serial number P0976.

Today, this commemorative can be honored in your collection and become a prized family heirloom for your children and grandchildren. It will show present and future generations that you are proud of the courageous virtues it stands for—and it will be the fascinating subject of conversation wherever you display it. We can't think of a better way to close than with the touching words of a memorial service on the death of General Patton: "George Patton, your old comrades-in-arms and friends, both living and dead, salute you. A thousand years of unborn Americans will look down on what you have done and find it good."