Firearms collectors have an opportunity to add historic Springfield pieces to their collections while simultaneously helping to secure the future of competitive shooting sports.
The NRA and Springfield Armory have partnered to offer the first Springfield Camp Perry Centennial Special Edition M1A rifle and 1911 pistol commemorative collectors' sets. A portion of each purchase will go to the NRA Competitive Shooting & National Championships Endowment to ensure that competitive shooting will thrive for generations to come.
The first 25 and 100th matched sets include a special edition 1911 pistol and M1A rifle, which feature engravings commemorating the NRA, competitive shooting, and Springfield Armory. Each set comes with a handsome leather case and a certificate signed by NRA President John Sigler and Springfield Armory co-CEO Dennis Reese.
Sets numbered 26 through 99 include a canvas case with the signed certificate.
One exclusive set (number 100) will be sold at auction on August 7, 2008. Between now and the auction's close, firearms collectors and competitive shooters are expected to turn out in record numbers to place their bids online. This set is now available exclusively for bidding at www.auctionarms.com. Interested bidders should search for auction number 8656923. The bidding will close at noon (PDT)/3:00 p.m. (EDT) on August 7, 2008, with the winning bid announced during Camp Perry.
Please call Jamie Herman at (703) 267-1125 for more information.
For more information on Springfield Armory, visit www.springfield-armory.com. For more information on the NRA's Competitive Shooting & National Championships Endowment, contact the NRA Office of Advancement at 1-877-NRA GIVE or visit www.nragive.com.