Big Horn Armory, NRA Whittington Center Launch Limited Founder’s 250 Edition Model 89 SpikeDriver
CODY, WYO. / AGILITYPR.NEWS / August 26, 2026 / Exclusive 100-firearm offering pairs a numbered Big Horn Armory Model 89 SpikeDriver with a Founder’s 250 Life Membership supporting the future of the NRA Whittington Center.
Cody, Wyo. (August 2026) – Big Horn Armory (BHA), makers of big-bore firearms, has partnered with the NRA Whittington Center to introduce the Founder’s 250 Edition Model 89 SpikeDriver, a limited-edition firearm created as part of a $25,000 Founder’s 250 Life Membership opportunity supporting the future of the NRA Whittington Center. Limited to 100, individually numbered firearms, the Founder’s 250 Edition Model 89 SpikeDriver is chambered in 500 S&W and features a custom barrel marked, “Made in 250th Year of American Liberty.” Each firearm is paired with a non-sustaining Founder’s 250 Life Membership and special recognition at the NRA Whittington Center.
The offering is designed to appeal to collectors, firearms enthusiasts, and supporters of the Whittington Center seeking a limited-production Big Horn Armory firearm with a direct connection to the Center and the 250th anniversary of American liberty.
“The Founder’s 250 Edition is a unique opportunity to combine American firearms craftsmanship with a lasting investment in one of the country’s premier shooting and outdoor destinations,” said Greg Buchel, Owner of Big Horn Armory. “We are proud to work with the NRA Whittington Center on a firearm that is both a collectible and a tangible part of this historic milestone. The limited production and individual numbering make this a special piece for collectors, while the membership component gives owners a meaningful connection to the future of the Center.”
The Founder’s 250 Edition Model 89 SpikeDriver features a collector-grade walnut stock, a color-case-hardened receiver, and a silver grip cap. The 100 firearms are numbered NRAWC001 through NRAWC100. According to the NRA Whittington Center, the first five numbers, NRAWC001 through NRAWC005, have already been sold.
In addition to the firearm and Founder’s 250 Life Membership, the offering includes special permanent recognition on the NRA Whittington Center property and a three-day, two-night stay at the Center. Existing life members may also upgrade to the Founder’s 250 level.
The NRA Whittington Center plans to showcase the Founder's 250 opportunity at upcoming donor and membership events, where prospective participants will have an opportunity to learn more about the program and experience a demonstration firearm.
For more information about the Founder’s 250 opportunity, contact Nathan Brown at 480-318-8462 or nbrown@nrawc.org. For more on Big Horn Armory, visit www.bighornarmory.com or any of their social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Rumble, LinkedIn, or X.
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About Big Horn Armory:
Big Horn Armory was founded in 2008 with the expressed intention of designing a Browning-type lever-action gun chambered in 500 Smith & Wesson Magnum. The Big Horn Armory Model 89, made in America, closely follows the work of John Browning with refinements courtesy of modern metallurgy and machining capabilities. The first rifles began shipping in September of 2012, and since then, BHA has added to its big bore lineup with a Model 90 Carbine in 460 S&W, the Model 90A in 454 Casull, the Model 90B in .45 Colt, the Model 89A in 500 Linebaugh, and the Model 89B in .475 Linebaugh. In 2017, Big Horn Armory took a departure from its lever-action series and developed the AR500 Auto Max, the most powerful short-range, semi-automatic rifle based on an AR .308 platform. www.bighornarmory.com
About the NRA Whittington Center:
The NRA Whittington Center is a 501(c)(3) organization and shooting and outdoor recreation facility dedicated to providing opportunities for firearms training, competition, education, and recreation. The Founder’s 250 program is intended to support the long-term future of the Center while recognizing individuals who make a significant investment in its mission. http://www.nrawc.org
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