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1. Tatonka Handgun Cartridge Collection
This decorative collection of cartridges comes displayed in a solid oak frame, behind glass and with a teal background. A total of 30 old and new cartridges are exhibited, including most of the latest bottlenecks and big boys all the way up to the 500 Smith & Wesson. Measures 12.5 x 18.4 inches with the NRA logo presented in the right corner. Made in the USA with limited production of 1,050 units.
2. "The Sentinel"
The American spirit is vividly captured in this detailed sculpture, which features a custom designed eagle landing on a powder keg set in front of the American flag. The eagle's open wings symbolize freedom, majestically depicted in honor of America's past, present and future. Featuring a classic antique bronze color with patina highlights and a muted bronze finish throughout, each sculpture is attached to a solid, brown hardwood base and quaint enough to fit atop any office desk. Personalized for Friends of NRA, each unit is sequentially numbered through 1,050.
2007 Knife of the Year D'Holder Drop Point Hunter From Canal Street Cutlery
D'Alton Holder, world-renowned designer and knife maker of custom blades, has teamed up with Canal Street Cutlery Co. to create the exclusive Drop Point Hunter. This collaborative effort has resulted in a knife of unparalleled design. Holder's years of knife making experience, which includes serving as president of the Knifemaker's Guild, as well as an induction into Blade Magazine's Cutlery Hall of Fame, make him the official source for beautiful, high-quality blades. The Drop Point Hunter is 7.25 inches long and features one piece of 440C stainless steel, full mirror polished blade, and tapered tang. With a polished nickel silver bolster, this handy hunting tool offers a genuine ram’s horn handle with a dark green, vulcanized cotton fiber lining—perfect for any American hunter's collection! The accompanying sculpture features natural colored ram's horn, with notched areas to safely house the knife on a seemingly floating diagonal across the entire horn. The left side of the blade has an engraved Friends of NRA logo and ram skull, with each knife individually serialized on its spine in this limited edition series of 1,100 units. Made in the USA.
4. "Delicate Balance" by Cole Johnson
Life in the wild is displayed with candor and allure in this pencil sketch by 2006 Friends of NRA artist of the year, Cole Johnson. Powdered graphite creates softness and a distinct mood with atmospheric effects. The darkly shaded trees point toward the fallen moose, who is flanked by two wolves. Ravens circle the area, signifying that death has taken place. The coldness of a misty winter's morning is a metaphor for the ruthlessness of the wild; the calming faces of the predators garner forgiveness for their brutal yet unavoidable appetite. Each print is signed, numbered to 1,050, and framed in the USA.
5. Knight Inline Muzzle Loader
This modern state of the art .54 caliber muzzle loader delivers accuracy for shots out to 200 yards, XXXX DETAILS XXXXX super durability in the black synthetic stock, and it is outfitted with an excellent targeting capability using a NRA Optics Rifle Scope.
6. NRA Custom Ceiling Fan
Show your love and support of freedom at home or in the office with this 52-inch NRA custom ceiling fan. Each fan features a brushed nickel finish and cherry blades, which are reversible for extra versatility. The fan comes with a light kit and pull chain displaying the NRA logo. An exclusive product made especially for Friends of NRA, the item also includes an eagle design cast into each blade holder and extra NRA medallion placed at the base of the fan. Assembly is required. Comes with two pull chains and light kit. Limited production of 1,050 units.
7. NRA Cherry Wood Coat Rack with Beveled Mirror
Add this NRA coat rack to your furniture collection for a flair of freedom on your wall. With an attached beveled mirror measuring 27 inches long and 10.5 inches wide, this rack features a custom design made exclusively for NRA supporters. The rack also includes notched out and recessed brackets on its back, with a reinforced metal plate for hanging on each side. On the lower side of the mirror sits five sliding, antique color brass hooks, and each of the four corners comes with black bumpers for extra protection.
8. "Trophy Ridge"
The drawings of Paul Cameron are the inspiration for this detailed reproduction of his famous "Trophy Ridge Sculpture". The artist's meticulous attention to detail is always apparent in this sculpture. It features an antique bronze finish and is made for Friends of NRA with consecutive serial numbers through 1050.
9. Antique Pintail Decoy
The elegantly designed Antique Pintail Decoy is constructed of wood with a crackle finish. Hues of gray and dark brown are offset by splashes of canary red, hunter green and sky blue. Comes with the Friends of NRA patriot logo on the bottom. Limited production of 1,050 units.
10. 2007 Print of the Year Giclée "Echoes in Gold" by John Banovich
A painting tells an emotional story," says critically acclaimed artist John Banovich, who graces Friends of NRA for the first time as artist of the year. For the 2007 Print of the Year, Banovich depicts a scenic pasture of elk and cows as they graze upon the field. Set against a backdrop of snowcapped mountains enshrouded by clouds and forest, he uses delicate colors and wide-ranging sizes to show the magnitude of nature. Palettes of light and dark show depth and provide a sweeping view of the landscape. Golden leaved trees draw the eye back down to the seemingly small animals in the peaceful pasture. Friends of NRA has reproduced this award-winning image, "Echoes in Gold," as a state-of the-art limited edition Giclee on linen. Each piece is signed by the artist, numbered to 1,100 and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity on vellum overlay. Framed in the USA.
11. NRA Oak Standing Rifle Rack
A classic rifle rack made of solid oak, this is a great way to display your firearms. It holds seven long guns and has the NRA logo embellished in black on both sides. Manufactured in the USA with a limited production of 1,050 units.
12. NRA Vintage Truck Custom Dog Bed
This bed is in the shape of an old pick-up truck with a license plate that reads "I bad dog". The plush top is removable for washing and there is zipper access to the cedar filling. Limited production of 1050 units.
13. Flying Canadian Goose Wall Mount
This life size sculpture is hand cast and hand painted to intricate, lifelike detail—an exact reproduction of the Sam Nottleman original woodcarving by Loon Lake Decoy Co. A recessed NRA antique brass medallion is embellished on the sculpture, and each decoy contains an attached Friends of NRA certificate of authenticity for this timeless collection. A limited edition, this decoy, in realistic detail, is exclusive to Friends of NRA and consecutively numbered through 1,050.
14. NRA Freedom Sword
This custom reproduction of the 1875 Marine Corps presentation sword depicts a timeline of U.S. wars-from the Revolutionary War to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Featuring a high polished blade of 420 stainless steel, this engraved pictorial salute to America's fight for freedom measures approximately 29.5 inches long. Sword comes with a stand containing a recessed NRA antique brass medallion with a valiant yellow tassel hanging from the handle. Engraved by Baron's, each sword is numbered in sequential order through 1,050.
15. NRA Pine Trunk
Simple and rustic, this trunk is made in the USA out of solid pine. It has a black NRA logo stamped front and center and production is limited to 1050 units.
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17. "Freedom Flight" Print by Denver Bryan
The bald eagle soars across the Alaska wilderness in this awe inspiring photo. Each print is numbered to 1050, framed in the USA with an NRA emblem, dry mounted, and signed.
18. Hobby Chest On Stand
This beautiful collector's chest is handcrafted from eastern white pine, stained with a chestnut finish, and sealed with a topcoat in 30 sheen laquer. The top lid is stylized with the 2001 Friends of NRA print, "Innocence", by Tom Mansanarez. The top lifts for extra storage and the chest comes with an iron stand. Made in the USA exclusively for Friends of NRA and limited to 1050 units.
19. NRA Sports Optics Binoculars
See clearly through this premiere set of binoculars with multicoated lenses that are fogproof, waterproof, and nitrogen filled. Each item includes a 5 year warranty and contains the official NRA Sports logo.
20. Grand Lodge NRA Clock
Artist Persis Clayton Weirs lends his pencil sketch of a bald eagle flying high above mountains and water for this grand clock, large enough to make a statement on any living room or office wall. The clock is full size with a 24-inch diameter face and is encased in a polished hardwood frame. Takes one AA battery (not included) and is exclusive to Friends of NRA. Includes the NRA bold letter logo centered at the bottom of the sketch. Limited production of 1,050 units.