FRIENDS OF THE NRA ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION
Friday, March 30, 2012 | 8:00 PM Central
Auction closed.
FRIENDS OF THE NRA ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION
Friday, March 30, 2012 | 8:00 PM Central
Auction closed.
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NRA Gun of the Year-Benelli Ultra Lite 12 Ga. Fully Engraved, Limited edition, Ruger SRC9, Taurus .357, Henry 22 Cal Lever Action, Smith and Wesson MP15 and Much More
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Lot # 0 (Sale Order: 1 of 37)
Please be aware that lots have been reordered and some have been removed. This is a benefit auction for the friends of the NRA. During the process of cataloging these items, some have become unavailable, but new items have been added. Thank You in advance for your understanding.
Tobacco Walking Stick
Lot # 65 (Sale Order: 2 of 37)
80-100 year old hand split sticks which includes hand-wrapped, select-grade rawhide grip and wrist lanyard and is also embellished with recessed decorative NRA medallion.
2. US GARAND SNIPER LEATHER CHEEK PIECE
Lot # 39 (Sale Order: 3 of 37)
2. US GARAND SNIPER LEATHER CHEEK PIECE
Second Amendment Freedom Flame. A statement piece unlike any other in your home, the Second Amendmen
Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 4 of 37)
Second Amendment Freedom Flame. A statement piece unlike any other in your home, the Second Amendment Freedom Flame says it all. A brass wick weaved through a small hole in the center of this 11” x 11” hand-chipped slate connects to a tempered glass bowl below where lantern oil for lighting is securely held in a water-tight seal. The elegant stone is engraved with the Second Amendment, creating a striking yet decorative statement piece. Each is hand-made and assembled in Montana by Gallatin River Trading Co. for Friends of NRA.
ONE LARGE AND ONE SMALL TURKEY DECOY
Lot # 40 (Sale Order: 5 of 37)
ONE LARGE AND ONE SMALL TURKEY DECOY
Henry Golden Boy .22LR. The Henry Golden Boy’s 20-inch blued octagonal barrel, American walnut stoc
Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 6 of 37)
Henry Golden Boy .22LR. The Henry Golden Boy’s 20-inch blued octagonal barrel, American walnut stock, brass butt plate and gleaming Brasslite receiver, is an American-made beauty that marries past and present. In celebration of Friends of NRA’s 20 year history, this Lever-Action Long Rifle comes with exclusive nickel plate front band and butt plate and embellished with custom roll engraving. On its right side, the .22LR features the Franklin “Join or Die” snake and NRA logo. On its left side, the Gadsden coiled snake art is accompanied by the Friends of NRA 20-Year patriot logo and “Don’t Tread On Me” text. Exclusive to Friends of NRA and consecutively serialized “12NRA0001” through “12NRA1125.”
6. EAGLE SCULPTURE MT. BRONZE FINISH
Lot # 41 (Sale Order: 7 of 37)
Embodying the American spirit and symbolizing the patriotism which runs through it, the American bald eagle has stood as an emblem of the United States of America since the early years of building this great na¬tion. Resolute and regal, the American bald eagle resides on a tree branch in this Montana Bronze finish sculpture with faux marble base and felt lining bottom with the gold Friends of NRA patriot logo and brass tags reading “Friends of NRA” and “1 of 1125.” Overall measurements are 20 ½”H X 13”W X 15”L.
Friends of the NRA Outdoor Fire Ring. Warm up your outdoor gatherings safely and stylishly with the
Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 9 of 37)
Friends of the NRA Outdoor Fire Ring. Warm up your outdoor gatherings safely and stylishly with the Friends of NRA fire pit ring. Using a four-panel, modular design, the 32” round by 9” H bonfire accessory is decked out with alternating NRA monograms and Friends of NRA patriot cutouts. Each comes with an NRA custom traveling bag for safe-keeping.
Jeep Pedal Car. Only this Jeep is built for play or display. This exclusive Friends of NRA Pedal Je
Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 11 of 37)
Jeep Pedal Car. Only this Jeep is built for play or display. This exclusive Friends of NRA Pedal Jeep is outfitted in rich American military symbolism including a classic olive drab green finish, unique “NRA 3?83R” coding on its side and front bumper, large yellow star on the front hood, and traction-ready wheels.
Chestnut Handle Catskill Drop Point (KNIFE OF THE YEAR) Canal Street Cutlery and Legacy Quest Outdoo
Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 13 of 37)
Chestnut Handle Catskill Drop Point (KNIFE OF THE YEAR) Canal Street Cutlery and Legacy Quest Outdoors joined forces with Friends of NRA to bring you the exquisite 2012 Friends of NRA Knife of the Year— a 8 ½” Catskill Drop Point Hunting Knife and Display. Using reclaimed extinct American chestnut for the knife’s handle, the classically designed hunting knife features a mirror-polished, D2 carbon tool steel blade with nickel silver guard, and a top-grain leather wet-formed sheath. Each includes a recessed NRA rivet on the handle, and are sequentially numbered from “NRA0001” to “NRA1150” on the bolster. The knife is encased in an exceptionally designed Legacy Quest display, complete with a Friends of NRA 20th Anniversary coin. Legacy Quest Outdoors’ Pass It On® Program is committed to honoring the traditions of the past through the extensive use of reclaimed wood and natural materials from America’s heritage rich past. This collector’s piece is handmade in the USA and includes a handwritten lot code for discovering the story behind the rustic frame’s origin.
“Allegiance” by Cole Johnson (PRINT OF THE YEAR). Celebrated artist Cole Johnson returns once again
Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 14 of 37)
“Allegiance” by Cole Johnson (PRINT OF THE YEAR). Celebrated artist Cole Johnson returns once again as the artist behind this year’s Friends of NRA Print of the Year. Johnson uses his signature graphite powder and pencil medium to portray a patriot standing stoically in front of the iconic Betsy Ross Flag. Friends of NRA collaborated with Johnson to form a distinctive piece to celebrate the program’s 20 years of existance and support of the shooting sports. The patriot, a representative figure for Friends of NRA throughout the years, serves as a symbol for both the program and the freedoms in which it fights to preserve. In honor of the program’s significant milestone, the 2012 Print of the Year is matched with a bronzed-finish Friends of NRA 20th Anniversary Coin recessed into the matting. The overall piece is double matted in a top cream mat and bottom gray mat and then framed in an elegant executive leather black frame. The overall piece measures approximately 23 ½” W x 27 ½” H. Each print is signed by artist Cole Johnson and consecutively numbered through 1,150. Printed and framed in the USA by Mill Pond Press.
Benelli Ultra Light 12GA Shotgun (GUN OF THE YEAR) Weighing an incredible 6 lbs., the Ultra Light is
Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 15 of 37)
Benelli Ultra Light 12GA Shotgun (GUN OF THE YEAR) Weighing an incredible 6 lbs., the Ultra Light is arguably the lightest 12 GA semi-automatic shotgun ever produced. The Ultra Light sports a featherweight alloy receiver, shortened magazine tube and a unique raised target rib made from the same super-light, super-strong carbon fiber employed in Formula 1 racecars. However, this new Benelli is no lightweight when it comes to standing up to punishment. Chambered to shoot anything from field loads to 3 magnums, the Ultra Light features a two-lug rotating bolt head that lines up steel-to-steel inside the barrel. Powered by Benelli’s tried and proven Inertia Driven® bolt system the Ultra Light will hold up year after year through thousands of rounds without missing a beat, but that’s not all. Both the stock and fore-end are sealed with a five-step process that makes it impervious to any kind of weather while enhancing the fancy figure of the upgraded walnut stock. Each includes the Crio® System with three chokes (IC, M, F).
Ronald Reagans “Tear Down this Wall” The inspiring words President Ronald Reagan once spoke to the
Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 16 of 37)
Ronald Reagans “Tear Down this Wall” The inspiring words President Ronald Reagan once spoke to the people of Berlin will forever mark the beginning of the end of the Cold War. As a tribute to his message of freedom, Friends of NRA conceptualized and designed this exclusive Reagan’s “Tear Down This Wall” piece featuring an iconic photo of Reagan’s infamous address matched with an authentic piece of the Berlin Wall, recessed Presidential Seal coin, and detailed caption recounting the monumental moment in history on parchment paper. Each piece is double matted in navy and oatmeal then framed in mahogany molding and measures overall approximately 19 ½” W X 23 ½” H. Assembled by hand and framed in the U.S.A. by Mill Pond Press.
25K-50K: Kimber Gold Match .45 ACP Exclusive Series - 1 0f 200 made.
Lot # 6a (Sale Order: 17 of 37)
25K-50K: Kimber Gold Match .45 ACP
Exclusive Series - 1 0f 200 made.
Gold Match pistols share many features of the Custom Family, but take quality to the extreme. The apex of production 1911 performance, these pistols are the choice of shootera who won't settle for anything less than the best. Each freatures adjustable sights and a stainless steel 5" match barrel that is machined oversized and then fitted by hand inthe Custom Shop for accuracy. All flat surfaces are polished to a high shine, sport light burl wood engraved grips with border and the High Caliber CLub logo. Eachnpistol numbered through 200 with the HCC serial number. The Gold Match II is the finest production pistol offered by Kimber and this exclusive edition is only available at NRA High Caliber Club events. Raise your sights and get this limited edition pistol only at auction.
Brunton 10x42 Echo Binoculars. The Brunton Echo 10x42 is the ideal everyday binocular, assuming you
Lot # 38 (Sale Order: 18 of 37)
Brunton 10x42 Echo Binoculars. The Brunton Echo 10x42 is the ideal everyday binocular, assuming you need an exceptional binocular every day. It's constructed with full multi-coating technology and top of the line Bak-4 prism glass. The lightweight polymer body is waterproof, fog proof and armored for rugged use and the twist-up eye relief ensures comfort with or without eyeglasses.
“Call to Arms” by Beloved artist Brian Hart revisits Friends of NRA with his historically inspired a
Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 20 of 37)
“Call to Arms” by Beloved artist Brian Hart revisits Friends of NRA with his historically inspired and sentimental piece, “Call to Arms.” Hart tells the heart-wrenching story of soldier saying his goodbyes as he leaves for battle in this all too familiar scene for families and friends throughout the ages. Along with an NRA flag pin, this powerful print is accompanied by a historical replica document illustrating “George Washington’s Call to Arms,” a recruitment billboard posted by order of General George Washington during the Revolutionary War. Double matted in navy and cream, the piece is framed in gold sienna molding and measures overall approximately 32 ½” W x 22 ½” H. Printed and framed in the U.S.A. by Mill Pond Press. Each is signed and consecutively numbered through 1,125 by Brian Hart.
Bill of Rights Plaque. Conceived to limit federal powers and protect the natural rights of liberty
Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 21 of 37)
Bill of Rights Plaque. Conceived to limit federal powers and protect the natural rights of liberty and property for all U.S. citizens, the Bill of Rights stands as one of the nation’s most important documents today. Friends of NRA digitally reproduced this irreplaceable piece of American history on a premier A1-grade veneered hard maple tablet, stained with an aged-document finish on the front, and furnished it with a wall hanging wire for easy mounting in your home. Each 18” L x 23” H tablet is lasered with the NRA logo and then sequentially numbered “1 of 1125.” Produced by craftsmen in North Carolina exclusively for Friends of NRA.
FNRA FRAMED PRINT "TETON VIGIL"
Lot # 45 (Sale Order: 22 of 37)
The 2005 Print of the Year is Teton Vigil by Daniel Smith, who was returning for a second year as Artist of the Year. Teton Vigil shows
Smith’s unique mastery of the splendor of the great outdoors as he depicts a harem of elk assembling at one of our country’s most breathtaking sites, Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Exclusively produced for Friends of NRA, each print has been signed by the artist and numbered to 1,025. Framed to archival standards by Vision Gate, Inc.
20th Anniversary Red Ryder BB Gun. Back by popular demand, Daisy Outdoors delivers the classic mode
Lot # 37 (Sale Order: 23 of 37)
20th Anniversary Red Ryder BB Gun. Back by popular demand, Daisy Outdoors delivers the classic model 1938 Red Ryder BB with commemorative Friends of NRA 20th Anniversary Edition enhancements. This special-edition Red Ryder features a special dark stain on the solid wood stock and forend, the Red Ryder logo relocated on the stock’s left side with the Friends of NRA 20th Anniversary coin recessed into its right side, gold-finish forearm band, and “Limited Edition Red Ryder” text scrolled across the receiver’s right side. The 1938 Red Ryder is a lever action, spring air in .177 caliber BB gun equipped with blade and ramp front sight, adjustable open rear sight, smooth bore steel barrel, cross bolt trigger block safety, and weighs in at a remarkable 2.2 pounds. Made in America and produced exclusively for Friends of NRA, this limited-edition blast from the past is sequentially numbered “1 of 1125” on the forearm.
POLISHED COPPER MUSKET WEATHERVANE
Lot # 55 (Sale Order: 24 of 37)
POLISHED COPPER MUSKET WEATHERVANE
Top your rooftop with this standard size high-polished copper musket weathervane complete
with NRA logo plates on both sides of the stock. Weathervane measures 48 ¼”L x 11 ¼” H x 2
¼” W and includes a copper removable bayonet and an aluminum floor stand with anti-rust
matte black finish for ground display in the home or office
