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Official 2012 SHOT Show Auction Handgun Sells for More Than $15,000.

GLOCK Statue of Liberty Gun

Glock Pistols

SMYRNA, Ga. --(Ammoland.com)- GLOCK, Inc. has announced its highest bidder for the “GLOCK Statue of Liberty Gun,” the one-of-a-kind, hand-engraved GLOCK 22, which served as the official Handgun for the 2012 SHOT Show Auction.

The gun sold to Alexander Smith for $15,025, which will benefit programs to further America’s hunting and shooting sports heritage.

The exclusive GLOCK features an intricate, hand-engraved tribute to the United States and the Statue of Liberty. This theme was selected to recognize GLOCK’s 25th Anniversary in the United States, which coincides with the 125th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty.

“In celebration of GLOCK’s 25 years in the United States, Mr. GLOCK wanted to recognize the customers who have helped the company achieve such a milestone,” stated GLOCK Vice President Gary Fletcher. “This one-of-a-kind piece demonstrates GLOCK’s dedication to its advocates.”

In addition to ownership of the exclusive GLOCK pistol, Alexander Smith, winner of the 2012 SHOT Show handgun, will also receive a signed drawing of the original GLOCK pistol.

The GLOCK was up for auction from Dec. 14-Jan.20 on GunBroker.com, the world’s largest internet auction site for sporting firearms and related equipment, official auction site of the National Sport Shooting Foundation (NSSF) and promotional partner of the Hunting Heritage Trust.

This year, 50,382 GunBroker users viewed the 2012 Shot Show Handgun on the popular internet auction site. As in recent years, bidding for the SHOT Show auction items took place exclusively on GunBroker.com.

About GLOCK, Inc.
GLOCK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of pistols and accessories. GLOCK’s superior engineering has produced a pistol with only 34 parts and a rugged polymer-frame, providing industry-leading reliability shot after shot. GLOCK is renowned for its pistols which are safe, featuring three safeties; simple, offering a low number of components to provide reliability; and fast, with no encumbering parts to slow the speed to fire. This combination makes GLOCK pistols the first choice among consumers and law enforcement, with 65% of agencies nationwide choosing to carry GLOCK. Austrian-engineered, the company has manufacturing facilities in the United States and Austria. Based in Smyrna, Ga., GLOCK, Inc. is an advocate for our nation’s law enforcement and military personnel, as well as all citizens’ Second Amendment right to bear arms. For more information, please visit www.teamglock.com.

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Rock River Arms Fred Eichler Series Predator .223 Rifle

Rock River Arms

Colona, IL --(Ammoland.com)- Rock River Arms, Inc., an industry leader well-known for producing a full line of high-quality AR15-style rifles, components, parts, and accessories introduces the Fred Eichler Series Predator .223 rifle, representing further growth in RRA’s expanding line of high performance hunting firearms.

Fred Eichler comments, “I am extremely excited to get this new predator gun out in the field. Rock River Arms is known for their high-quality rifles and I’m honored to have been selected to have my own series. After extensive in-the-field development, I am proud to attach my name to such an excellent product. I look forward to spending more time in the field with my Rock River Arms predator rifle.”

The Fred Eichler Series rifle was strategically designed to be lightweight for running and gunning.

The 16” mid-length stainless steel barrel has been cryogenically treated to increase the shooters accuracy and aids in cleaning the firearm. The RRA free-float handguard has a full length Picatinny top rail and 2.5” rails at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock for lights, lasers and bi-pods. The unique CNC coyote track design adds not only flare but functionality as it helps dissipate heat. The forged A4 upper flattop allows attachments for scopes, night vision and red dot sights. The rifle equipped with a chromed RRA National Match two-stage trigger with a Parkarized non-reflective surface on the trigger shoe. Other great features include winter trigger guard which accommodates winter or tactical gloves and an over molded pistol grip.

It also has a low-profile hidden gas block and RRA’s custom muzzle break with directional porting which reduces muzzle lift and recoil. The Fred Eichler Series rifle is available in either the RRA Operator Stock or RRA 6-position Operator CAR Stock.

The Fred Eichler Predator .223 is available in a two-tone black-tan finish. Each Fred Eichler Predator .223’s comes with one-twenty round (10 round where restricted by law) magazine, hard case and owners manual.

Fred Eichler Series .223 Predator Rifle Specifications

• Caliber: .223
• Barrel length: 1:8 twist, 16” mid-length Stainless Steel cryogenically treated barrel
• Gas Block: Low-profile hidden gas block
• Trigger: Chrome, RRA National Match two-stage trigger trigger group with Parkerized non-reflective surface on trigger shoe
• Trigger Guard: RRA Winter Trigger Guard
• Handguard: RRA free float w/full-length Picatinny top rail and 2.5” rails at 3, 6, 9 o’clock position
• Pistol Grip: Over molded pistol grip
• Stock: RRA Six position or RRA Operator stock
• Includes: one 20-round magazine (where legal), hard case and owner’s manual

Rock River Arms Fred Eichler Series Predator .223 Rifle

For more information on the complete line of production AR15 style rifles and accessories, contact: Rock River Arms, 1042 Cleveland Rd, Colona, IL 61241 Phone: (309) 792.5780 Fax: (309) 792.5781 www.rockriverarms.com

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