NRA hawkeye in 7mm-08 Any value estimates

[golferboy426]

who knows anything about these?? Can you share what you know

 

[mattsbox99]

They were produced for the Friends of the NRA banquets in 2011. They have special serial numbers NRA-0001 - NRA 1125. They have black walnut stocks with an orange looking finish to it. They are also high polish blued and have an gold inlay in the floorplate.

#985 resides here.

 

[golferboy426]

I stumbled onto 917 new but with a bunch of handling dings. I'm guessing not much of a premium but kind of a nice gun. Was wondering how high they went. Thanks

 

[mattsbox99]

That year they had an engraved Colt 1911 (1991) as well. I won the colt (same SN) and a friend won the Ruger. I offered to buy the Ruger at whatever price he wanted so I got it for $500. I looked around on GB and they were $400-$700, but all disappeared fairly quick. It was an attractive package, with the desirable chambering, polished bluing, and nice stock. I'd say at auction it could bring $750-$800.