Ruger
Milestone Rifle Highlights
SHOT Show Auction
NEWTOWN,
Conn. -- Over the years, manufacturers and
sportsmen have helped raise well over $500,000
for the future of hunting in America through
the Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade
(SHOT) Show's annual firearm and knife auction.
The
2008 auction promises to be another exciting
one. The items include a highly embellished
Ruger rifle with a historic serial number,
an elegant Pennsylvania longrifle and a
finely crafted, expertly engraved folding
knife.
The
5,000,000th Ruger 10-22 was presented to
the 4-H
Shooting Sports Program by Ruger
President Steve Sanetti to help raise support
and awareness of this vital program that
provides 300,000 youths shooting instruction
and opportunity each year. Following the
presentation, the rifle was turned over
to the Ruger Custom Shop for further enhancements,
resulting in one of the finest 10-22s ever
made.
The
rifle features rich, hand-engraved scroll
designs and selective 24kt gold highlights
that complement the clean lines and legendary
performance of this classic rifle. Full-cover
engraving enhances the nickel-finished receiver,
featuring scroll designs and a banner that
reads "Five Millionth" highlighted
with 24kt gold to recognize the milestone
the rifle represents. Hand-cut engraving
also adorns the barrel and barrel band,
and the butt plate features full-coverage
engraving and the monogram of William Batterman
Ruger. The rifle was hand engraved by Rob
Bunting of the Ruger Studio, and Baron Engraving
coordinated production of this one-of-a-kind
firearm and donated their custom finishing
services. The rifle has been stocked with
select American black walnut. The auction
of this rifle has been facilitated by the
newly formed Youth Shooting Sports Alliance,
and proceeds will benefit the 4-H
Shooting Sports Program.
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