The North Dakota Legacy Shotgun

“I would never have been President if it had not been for my experiences in North Dakota.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt

What is now North Dakota was inhabited for thousands of years by various Native American tribes, they hunted buffalo, grew crops, and lived in dome-shaped earth lodges while actively trading with other tribes in the region. As settlers began to arrive in the early 1800s, this ignited battles and wars between the U.S. army and the Native Americans. Eventually, the tribes were forced onto reservations.

On November 2, 1889, North Dakota was admitted to the Union as the 39^th state. During the run-up to statehood, there was an intense rivalry between North and South Dakota over which state would be admitted to the union first. When the time came for their formal admission, President Benjamin Harrison selected at random which bill to sign first and did not record the order in which the bills were signed, North Dakota is traditionally listed first.

Statehood marked the gradual winding down of the pioneer period, with the state fully settled by the mid-1900s. Beginning in the mid-20th century, North Dakota’s rich natural resources became crucial to the state’s economic development, and the extraction of oil from the Bakken formation in the northwest has played an enormous role in the state’s prosperity.

Theodore Roosevelt, who once credited his time spent in the North Dakota Badlands as critical to becoming the 26th president of the United States, fostered a legacy of resource conservation that has been memorialized by the creation of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Comprised of three distinct units in western North Dakota, the park covers more than 70,000 acres.

The rugged Badlands give way to the Great Plains, where hunters have access to some of the greatest spots to chase birds and work their dogs. Home to a robust population of pheasant, grouse and partridge, North Dakota boasts a proud tradition of upland bird hunting.

Celebrated for its natural beauty, conservative values, and strong cultural ties, North Dakota remains one of the most beautiful and inviting areas in which to live, work, and play. No matter where you are from in “Roughrider State” it holds true that this is a region with a proud heritage and enduring legacy!

Presented on a fully functional Weatherby Orion I shotgun chambered in 12 Gauge, this classic over-under features a pristine 24 karat gold-plated finish with ornately engraved artwork on the receiver and walnut stock. Limited to only 39 numbered shotguns, this edition is the perfect gift to commemorate your heritage and continue your legacy! Call today to claim one for yourself!

• Fully-functional Weatherby Orion I Over/Under- 12 Gauge
• Only 39 Numbered Shotguns will Be Made!
• 24 Karat Gold-plated Finish!
• Easy payment Plans Available

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