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AcuSport adds Russian American Armory Firearms
A great addition to their extensive inventory of shooting sports products.

Saiga-20 autoloading shotgun

AcuSport

BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio – -(AmmoLand.com)- AcuSport Corporation, one of the leading distributors of outdoor and shooting sports products in the nation, introduces Russian American Armory (RAA) to their extensive line of shooting sports products. RAA, is the manufacturer of the Saiga firearms line. These items along with their selection of rifles, shotguns and magazines will now be available through AcuSport.

The Russian American Armory Saiga firearms represent a popular segment of the shooting sports market. The reliability and proven results of the AK system in 12, 20 and 410 shotguns and added versatility of the 223, 308 and 7.62 x 39 caliber rifles contribute to the success of these products in the industry. AcuSport will carry the all of the Saiga models in the RAA line up along with the magazines for the each of the firearms.

First shipments of Russian American Armory products are scheduled to ship from AcuSport during the week of June 8, 2009. Retailers can purchase RAA products by contacting their AcuSport Sales Professional or placing their order online at www.acusport.com.

About:
Based in Bellefontaine, Ohio, AcuSport Corporation is a nationwide distributor of shooting and hunting products with regional sales offices in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Minnesota, Texas, Montana and California.

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U.S. Marked Savage Model 720 Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Rock Island’s Fantastic Spring Regional Firearms Auction June 27 & 28, 2009

U.S. Marked Savage Model 720 Semi-Automatic Shotgun

Rock Island Auction Company

Rock Island Auction Company - -(AmmoLand.com)- Single raised nickel bead on the barrel, which has been shortened to its current length, cylinder choke, with “P/ bomb” and “* * *” on the left side of the breech and 2 3/4 inch chamber.

The “P/ bomb” is repeated on the left side of the frame, near the “U.S.” stamp, with “S/ M” on the lower tang and a ribbed sighting groove on top.

Checkered and grooved forearm, smooth pistol grip stock and serrated buttplate.

Condition:
Altered, with 80% of the blue finish, showing hints of a brown patina on the barrel, streaks of gray on the frame, and mild scratches and handling marks overall. Mismatched wood, with a filled area on the left side of the forearm and mild pressure dents. Mechanically excellent. ( See RIA Auction for Exact Condition Details)

Auction Estimate: $700 – $1,100

Auction Details:
Rock Island Auction Company announces the next Regional Firearms auction to be held at their facilities in Moline, IL. The huge success of our premier sale ($8.5 million) proves that people are investing in what they know: firearms are solid investments that hold value through economic downturns.

Investing and collecting opportunities abound at Rock Island’s fantastic Spring Regional Auction to be held June 27 & 28, 2009. At a time when the stock market changes daily, gun collectors are seeing the worth of their investments.

Hard assets are the place to invest your money and gun values continue to rise. This auction has firearms for every level of collecting and investing from Colts to Winchesters and the hundreds of high quality sporting arms. Rock Island’s continued sell through rate of over 97% proves that items that come to RIAC are for sale and now is your chance to make a solid investment.

About:
Rock Island Auction Company has been solely owned and operated by Patrick Hogan. This company was conceived on the idea that both the sellers and buyers should be completely informed and provided a professional venue for a true auction. After working with two other auction companies, Mr. Hogan began Rock Island Auction in 1993. Rock Island Auction Company has grown to be one of the top firearms auction houses in the nation. Under Mr. Hogan’s guidance the company has experienced growth each and every year; and he is the first to say it is his staff’s hard work and determination that have yielded such results.

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