250th Anniversary Gear Roundup

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posted on August 10, 2026
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Browning BAR MK4 Medallion Americana 250 & Buck Mark 250 Freedom Vision

Browning has lots to offer in celebration of American freedom, but the two guns that stand out most to us are this elegant BAR MK4 and patriotic Buck Mark. The BAR is highlighted by a Grade III walnut stock and a nickel finish receiver with a 250th American Flag engraving. The Buck Mark sports a threaded lightweight barrel, G-10 grips, a Pic rail for optics and a fiber-optic front sight. $2,139.99/BAR, $939.99/Buck Mark; browning.com

Federal 250

Federal 250th Anniversary USA Series

Federal Ammunition is offering some of the most iconic American cartridges in limited-edition packaging  to celebrate America’s 250th. Hunters will be most interested in the American Eagle, 300-grain jacketed soft-point .45-70 Gov’t. load, the 250-count, 36-grain copper-plated hollow-point .22 LR Champion rimfire pack, and the 12-gauge, 23/4-inch, 11/8-ounce No.8 Top Gun shotshell. $74.99/.45-70,$21.99/.22 LR, $12.99/shotshell; federalpremium.com

Winchester Ammo

Winchester USA 250th Anniversary Commemorative Ammunition Series

Winchester’s USA 250 commemorative packages celebrate more than just American freedom, they pay tribute to the very people who made this country what it is today: members of our armed forces, builders, hunters and conservationists, pioneers, farmers, police officers and firefighters, ranchers, welders and linemen. Limited-run offerings include shotshells, rimfire, pistol calibers and centerfire hunting loads. $40-$70; winchester.com

Bond Arms 250th

Bond Arms America 250th Special Edition Hand Cannon

Bond Arms has introduced its America 250th Special Edition Hand Cannon, two limited-edition .45 Colt/.410-bore heirloom derringers created to commemorate the anniversary of American Independence, sporting a stainless-steel frame and 4.25-inch barrel. $499-699; bondarms.com

Bear and Son Farmhand

Bear & Son UV Farmhand 250 Knife

For America’s 250th anniversary, Bear & Son Cutlery offers the new UV Farmhand Locking knife. Decorated with the American flag using the company’s latest printing technology, this lockback sports a 23/4-inch, high-carbon stainless-steel, drop point blade that’s stamped with a “250.” Built with a pocket clip on the back, this is a knife you’ll want to carry with you everywhere. $44.99; bearandsoncutlery.com

Remington We the People 250

Remington We the People 250th Anniversary of the USA Collection

Remington’s We The People commemorative ammo includes a mix of popular calibers packaged in limited-run collectors buckets and boxes. The lineup spans rifle, handgun, rimfire and shotshell loads that Remington customers already trust for the range and the field. Offerings include 250-count buckets of .22 Yellow Jacket and FMJ .223 Rem., as well as boxes of .22-250 and more. $37.99-$203.99; remington.com

EAA 1911

EAA MC 1911 250th Anniversary of Freedom

EAA celebrates the nation with this collector-grade special edition Girsan MC 1911 designed for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. This commemorative 1911 features laser-engraved grips with a rendition of the Great Seal of the United States, an engraved slide with chrome finish and PVD gold accent controls. It also comes with a leather display box. $979; eaacorp.com

Ruger 250

Ruger 250 Anniversary 10/22 & American Gen. 2 

Ruger has launched a host of firearms as part of their 250 Anniversary collection. This semi-auto 10/22 wears a beautiful American walnut stock with a freedom-inspired engraving and a special “Made in the 250th Year of American Liberty” engraving on the receiver. For centerfire shooters, this limited-edition Ruger American Gen. 2 in .308 Win. features a red, white and blue spatter finished stock. $679/10/22, $769/American; ruger.com

S&W Model 19

Smith & Wesson Model 19 Classic NL USA 250th Anniversary 

This .357 Magnum wheel gun is part of Smith & Wesson’s new “Classic” revolver line featuring iconic and collectible designs, enhanced via cutting-edge manufacturing to deliver a modern take on the timeless guns you know and love. Decked out with a USA 250th Anniversary engraving on its blued frame, this piece of American history sports a 4.25-inch barrel and is destined to stay active for years to come. $1,149; smith-wesson.com

Henry 250th

Henry America’s 250th Anniversary Tribute Edition H10 .45-70 & Federal Birthday Boy American Eagle Ammo

Henry’s 250th Anniversary Tribute Edition H10 45-70—nicknamed the “Birthday Boy”—screams pride with an octagonal barrel, a walnut stock, and the stars and stripes on its silver receiver. Partnered with Henry on this project, Federal Ammunition’s “Birthday Boy” 300-grain jacketed soft point American Eagle load creates the perfect combination. $1,999; henryusa.com

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