Henry Repeating Arms recently announced the launch of the Spirit of the Corps Tribute Edition Rifle, which celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps and the men and women who have joined its ranks.
This lever-action rifle is chambered for .22 Short, .22 Long or .22 Long Rifle.
More from Henry Repeating Arms: “Built on Henry’s Golden Boy platform, this highly embellished collectible lever-action .22 rifle honors the history, valor and unwavering commitment of the Marines from their founding in 1775 to the present day.”
A portion of the proceeds from each rifle sold will be donated to Semper Fi & America’s Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to critically wounded, ill and injured service members, veterans and military families.
Additionally, Henry Repeating Arms is making a $25,000 donation in honor of the anniversary and in memory of the fallen Marines who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.
The United States Marine Corps was established on November 10, 1775, when the Second Continental Congress authorized two battalions of Marines to serve as a naval infantry force. Since then, the Marines have been the tip of America’s spear in conflicts around the world, a legacy captured with exquisitely detailed artwork and engravings on Henry’s new Spirit of the Corps Tribute Edition Rifle.
The right side of the receiver cover depicts vignettes from the modern era of the Marine Corps, featuring a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, a V-22 Osprey aircraft and the first words of the “Marines’ Hymn”— “From the halls of Montezuma …”
The left side of the receiver cover continues the hymn: “To the shores of Tripoli …” accompanied by vignettes portraying Marines from conflicts throughout history, including World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War and the Revolutionary War’s Continental Marines.
Each key detail is 24kt gold-plated with a polished nickel plating background.
The American walnut buttstock features the six Marines raising the American flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945, with the flag selectively painted in red, white and blue by hand.
Another line from the “Marines’ Hymn” is engraved on the walnut fore-arm: “In the air, on land and sea,” signifying the USMC’s ability to engage across all domains.
“For 250 years, the United States Marine Corps has stood as an unwavering symbol of bravery, sacrifice for the greater good and selfless dedication to our country. We owe an unpayable debt to those who have worn the Eagle, Globe and Anchor, and this rifle is our way of saying ‘thank you,’” Henry Repeating Arms Founder and CEO Anthony Imperato said. “This rifle is a tribute to a milestone anniversary in our nation’s history, but even more so, it is a salute to every Marine who has ever answered the call to serve.”
MSRP for the Spirit of the Corps Tribute Edition Rifle is $1,350. Go to henryusa.com.
Henry Repeating Arms Honors IHEA New York State Instructor of the Year Ralf Hartmann
More news from Henry Repeating Arms—Founder and CEO Anthony Imperato recently had the chance to honor Ralf Hartmann, who is this year’s International Hunter Education Association New York State Instructor of the Year. The award recognizes Hartmann’s exceptional contributions to hunter education and firearms safety. For this momentous achievement, Imperato presented Hartmann with a custom serial-numbered Henry Side Gate lever-action rifle chambered in .360 Buckhammer.
Fluent in German, Hartmann has also been instrumental in expanding hunter education accessibility to Amish and Mennonite students. His language skills have allowed him to teach courses tailored to these communities, and he has worked diligently to recruit, train and supervise Amish and Mennonite instructors.
A U.S. Air Force veteran, Hartmann credits his father for first introducing him to hunting and firearms safety. His early training included carrying an unloaded firearm in the field for a year before being allowed to hunt. In 1975, he pursued a German Hunting License, a rigorous process that involved a six-month course covering animal husbandry, genetics, wildlife identification, firearms knowledge, German hunting traditions and laws, culminating in a written exam and in-person board interview.
The International Hunter Education Association State Instructor of the Year award is given to educators in each state who go above and beyond in their efforts to instill safe hunting and firearms handling practices in new hunters. Ralf Hartmann was nominated by Kelly Stang, wildlife biologist and New York State Hunter Education Program Administrator.
Upon receiving the International Hunter Education Association (IHEA) State Instructor of the Year award, Hartmann expressed his dream of hunting Red Stags or Chamois in Europe, a nod to his deep appreciation for international hunting traditions.
