THIS NFT is part of the Star Theater RDO RP Game (STRP)1. It features our rendition of the famous "Abraham Lincoln Henry Repeating Rifle", also known as the "Henry Presentation Rifle." Our very special design is unique and was created by StarGirl Forever exclusively for this NFT. There is no design like it anywhere in the world.
This is the 3rd trading card we have produced.
Though the original "Henry Presentation Rifle" was actually presented to Abraham Lincoln, our rifle NFTs do not exist in the real world. However, they do exist in our virtual game world - that is - the STAR THEATER HORSE WORLD. The rifles are intended to be virtual game items for the Star Theater RDO RP Game1.
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Each NFT is one of only 250 replicas produced in the Limited Edition Production.
What All Comes With This NFT?
At time of sale, this NFT comes with:
- A high resolution image file of the NFT (4077x2018 px, png), suitable for framing, and
- A printable pdf to print it out as a 2.5 x 3.5 inch trading card.
- An information packet including...
- Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the registry number, the edition limit, and the purity of the precious metal.
- Story sheet
- Specs
The Story
These limited edition collector rifles are exclusively available in-game at Harold Streeters Gems in St. Denis, LeMoyne. St. Denis is the largest city in Red Dead Online. You will need to make an appointment at Harold Streeters Gems by inquiring at The ST Horse World Club at www.ST-Horse-World.com.
The Lincoln Victory Repeating Rifle shares a similar story as the Henry Presentation Rifle. In our virtual reality, they are one and the same. Here is the actual real-life story of the Henry Rifle.
The “Lincoln” Henry Repeating Rifle
The real Henry Repeating Rifle presented to Abraham Lincoln is one of the most important, famous, and valuable rifles in the world. Not only did it belong to one of America’s greatest presidents, but it is one of the few presentation-grade Henrys ever created. The original is a priceless, national treasure in the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution2 in Washington, D.C.
It was Mr. Henry3 who conceived the first practical, lever action repeating rifle patented in 1860.
"The Henry gave a single man the firepower of a dozen marksmen armed with muzzle-loading muskets."
It was not long after that America was deeply entrenched in the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln was then presented the gold-mounted, engraved “Henry Presentation Rifle”. This was part of an effort to obtain his influence in their purchase for the war effort.
By mid-1862, the first Henry rifles were in the hands of Union soldiers. After an encounter with the 7th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, which had the good fortune to be armed with Henrys, one Confederate officer is credited with the phrase,
“It’s a rifle that you could load on Sunday and shoot all week long.”
Due to its revolutionary design and rapid rate of fire, the Henry quickly found popularity both with the military and civilian purchasers. The classic repeating rifle forever changed battlefield tactics from the days of single shot rifles.
Hand Engraved; 24-Karat Gold
Back to our story… This museum-quality issue features full coverage of elaborate hand engraving across both sides of the receiver and across the buttplate. All hand engraving is done in West Elizabeth by some of the finest firearms engravers available in 1897. The entire frame and buttplate are plated with 24-Karat Gold, a gorgeous contrast to the hand-finished, high gloss stock and blued 24 1/4 inch barrel and magazine tube.
Like Lincoln’s original Henry, this rifle features the rare, early, rounded buttplate and the sporting-type adjustable rear sight, mounted in the frame position. But this is more than just a showpiece; each is a firing rifle chambered for readily available .44-40 cartridge ammunition, assuring it will become the centerpiece of even the finest arms collection.
Limited Edition of Only 250
Due to the time required to hand engrave each rifle, the edition limit is restricted to only 250. A Certificate of Authenticity accompanies each Lincoln Rifle, attesting to its uniqueness, the edition limit, and the purity of the precious metal.
To hand build each rifle, ST Horse World selected a leading expert on historical recreations, Joe S Smithton of Blackwater, West Elizabeth. For more than three decades, Mr. Smithton and his craftsmen have produced reproductions of Classic American firearms.
Note: This item is fictitious. It is intended to be a virtual game item for the Star Theater RDO RP Game.
What Can I do with This NFT?
Our NFT's can be.... - Collected like trading cards... - or .... - Use them with our new game* played alongside Red Dead Online (RDO) - or - with Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2). - You can use the game items as gifts, - Keep them to display in your private collections, or ... Sell them - like on the NFT Marketplace - or on the STRP1 game. Or .... - You can just print out the picture and hang it on your wall.
We also suggest printing out the entire packet of files which come with your NFT and organizing them in an NFT Collector's Binder. (To get your binder, please see our site.)
Links
* Henry Presentation Rifle | Smithsonian Institution https://www.si.edu/object/henry-presentation-rifle:nmah_881516
* Henry Rifle History https://www.henryusa.com/about-us/henry-history/
* New Haven Arms iron-framed Henry-action rifle (mid-1800's) sold at 2013 gun auction for a world record price of $603,750. According to RIAC, the rifle is now the most expensive standard nineteenth century American rifle ever sold. https://www.outdoorhub.com/stories/2013/09/23/historic-gun-auction-photos-saddams-ruger-hitlers-walther-record-breaking-henry-rifle/
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1 STRP game stands for Star Theater RDO RP game (STRP). This is our role play game to be played within Red Dead Online. More Info:
* On the web: http://st-horse-world.com/main/index.php/games
* Discord: Click to visit 2 Read more about the “Henry Presentation Rifle” at the Smithsonian’s website: https://www.si.edu/object/henry-presentation-rifle:nmah_881516
3 See “Henry History” at https://www.henryusa.com/about-us/henry-history
