Henry Repeating Arms donated the first rifle in its American Cattleman Tribute Edition series to the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Political Action Committee (NCBA-PAC) fundraising auction. According to Henry Repeating Arms's press release, the rifle sold for $31,500 and was the highest bid item of the evening.
What Was Announced
The auction was held Tuesday evening during CattleCon in Nashville, Tennessee. The donated rifle is Serial No. 01 of the .30-30 Tribute Edition, a series Henry says honors the people and livestock that feed the country. Henry says it is the first rifle in that series.
Key Details
- Model: American Cattleman Tribute Edition .30-30
- Serial number donated: No. 01
- Receiver: Solid, hardened brass
- Furniture: American walnut
- Decoration: Engraved and hand-painted with Angus cattle, a Texas Longhorn, and a banner reading "Long Live the American Cattleman"
- Auction total: $31,500
- Extras included with the rifle: A hand-built walnut tabletop display and a box of Federal Premium Cattleman Edition .30-30 ammunition
- Availability: Limited time, factory-direct from Henry, at HenryUSA.com/cattle
What It Means for Gun Owners
Henry's release does not give a retail price for the rifle, so buyers will need to check the company's site for pricing. Henry's founder and CEO, Anthony Imperato, said the company supports NCBA-PAC because cattle producers matter to the economy, the food supply, and the country's way of life. The release says the auction proceeds will go toward NCBA-PAC's efforts to back policies and candidates that protect cattle producers.
Bottom Line
A limited-run commemorative .30-30 that sold for
