HAYMARKET, VA – February 3, 2023 – SK Guns®, the country’s only limited edition mass production manufacturer, is pleased to introduce a new set of collectible firearms to celebrate 50 years of the National Wild Turkey Federation.he Anniversary through the SK Customs division and the SK Gives Back initiative.
SK Customs recently donated two sets of custom-designed and laser-etched Henry® Golden Boy Silver .22LRs and a new Smith & Wesson® 1911 model chambered in 45ACP for auction during the annual NWTF Sports Convention & Expo, May 15-19. February 19th. 2023, in Nashville.
The pack is being sold as a set and will be featured during the live Grand National Auction on Saturday night, February 18, and at the NWTF Online Hunting Auction throughout the weekend.
“We are proud to support the NWTF and its mission to conserve wildlife habitat and preserve our hunting heritage across the country,” said Simon Khiabani, owner and founder of SK Guns. “We are honored to be a partner in celebrating the NWTF with this limited edition firearms set and to show our commitment to the mission of the NWTF.”
NWTF 50s Characteristicshe Anniversary Commemorative Set
Henry® Golden Boy Silver
- 22LR
- 20” barrel
- american walnut broth
- Turkey Tracks Leading To NWTF 50he anniversary logo and facing away reflecting the next 50 years in the future
- A long beard is incorporated into the right side of the receiver beginning with a similar “Uniquely Custom” turkey feather scroll leading to a 24k gold laser etched image of two gobblers
- The left side shares a continuation of the feather scroll showing two wild turkeys in flight.
- An arrow that uses turkey feathers for feathering points towards 50he anniversary logo on top of receiver
- “Healthy Habitats. Healthy Harvest.” appears on the forend as a reminder that the NWTF and its volunteers and partners ensure that the future of the wild turkey stays strong for years to come
- 50NWTF001 of 200 and 50NWTF50 of 200
New Smith and Wesson® 1911 model
- Housed in 45ACP
- 5” barrel
- Tracks from Turkey and the NWTF 50he the anniversary logo is engraved on the hickory grips
- A long beard is incorporated into the right slide beginning with a similar scroll of “Uniquely Custom®” turkey feather leading to a 24k gold laser etched image of two gobblers.
- The left slide shares a continuation of the feather scroll showing two wild turkeys in flight.
- An arrow that uses turkey feathers for feathering points towards 50he anniversary logo on top of receiver and barrel
- The rifling on the 1911 is uniquely emblazoned with the NWTF logo, never before seen on any 1911 collector’s firearm.
- Numbered 001 of 200 and 50 of 200
Each collector will receive the corresponding numbers in the set.
“In 2020, we saw an immense need to give back to organizations and programs that support shooting sports, our hunting heritage, and make a difference in the lives of others, so we started the SK returns initiative,” Khiabani said. “It is vital that we, as the outdoor community, support organizations dedicated to enhancing personal growth and development opportunities in the outdoor and firearms industry, such as the NWTF.”
Since 1973, wild turkey populations have increased from 1.3 million to more than 6 million, and the NWTF has conserved or improved more than 22 million acres of wildlife habitat, invested more than $500,000 in conservation efforts and outreach, and has invested more than $8 million in wild turkey research. Over the next 50 years, the NWTF will advance wildlife conservation, forest resiliency, and robust recreational opportunities across the US by working across landscape-scale borders.
Convention visitors are encouraged to stop by Booth #725 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center during the annual NWTF Convention and Sports Show to see first-hand the unique SK Customs® Series weapons. , the SK Bespoke Collection® and more.
To learn more about SK Guns® and SK Customs®, and to order your NWTF 50he Anniversary game, visit skguns.com.
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About SK Guns/SK Customs
We’ve changed the future by being the only mass-produced, custom-built, limited-edition collectible firearms. He SK Guns® The brand has taken the next step to further deliver our vision of what custom limited edition means to us by being “Only Custom®”.
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themselves down to every detail within our brand of SK Customs® custom firearm production lines. In 2022, SK Guns® launched the SK Bespoke Collection®, featuring a collection of one-of-a-kind FEGA® Master Engraved firearms. For more information on our past, present and future products, please visit skguns.com.