Manufacturer announcement: 2026-06-17.
Ruger’s June 17 announcement expanded its America’s 250th Anniversary Series with six additional models: an SR1911 pistol, two Hawkeye rifles, a No. 1 rifle and two Marlin Model 1894 lever-action rifles. The collection commemorates the United States’ semiquincentennial.
The company identified three offerings limited to 250 examples each: a Hawkeye in .30-06 Springfield, a No. 1 in .375 Ruger and a Marlin Model 1894 in .44 Remington Magnum. The release describes commemorative markings, enhanced finishes and decorative details across the collection.
The distinction between the overall series and the individual limited editions matters. The 250-example production limit is specified for those selected models; it should not be assumed to apply identically to every firearm carrying the anniversary branding.
This is an update on a June release, with the original announcement date preserved. The photograph is official Ruger product photography. Gunfire has not conducted a hands-on evaluation of these models, and current availability should be checked against the manufacturer’s latest information.
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Original source publication: 2026-06-17.
Sources reviewed 2026-10-13.
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