JOHN WILKES .500 NE BOXLOCK DOUBLE RIFLE RAFFLE

PRIZE ⎮ A John Wilkes .500 Nitro Express boxlock double rifle. This beautiful rifle features 24-inch barrels, a color-case-hardened receiver highly engraved with English scrolls and gold inlay, a splinter forearm, and 26 LPI checkering. It weighs 11.52 lbs., with a 1.64-inch drop at the comb and a 2.44-inch drop at the heel. The length of pull is 15 inches to the front trigger and 14 inches to the back trigger from a 1.25-inch NECG recoil pad. A smaller recoil pad could be installed to accommodate those with shorter lengths of pull. 

The rifle comes in a Zarges KOR Takedown 6102173 hard travel case, along with two boxes of Federal .500 NE 570-grain Swift A-Frame ammunition. It recently underwent reconditioning at Westley Richards and was given a clean bill of health. Pictures do not do this rifle justice — you have to see it in person to appreciate how special it is.

TOTAL PRIZE VALUE ⎮ $30,000

RAFFLE BENEFICIARY ⎮ All profits from the raffle will benefit the non-profit wildife conservation organization Blood Origins.

SPONSORS ⎮ MNR Custom, LLC, Mike Fell Safaris, and Zarges are the sponsors of this raffle. 

MNR CUSTOM, LLC ⎮ Matthew Roberts is one of the premier custom gunmakers in America. He received formal gunsmithing training at Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona. After graduating, Matthew and his family moved back to their hometown of Weathersfield, Vermont, and set up shop, officially founding MNR Custom, LLC.

MNR specializes in building bespoke rifles, with every aspect of each firearm tailored to the customer's exact specifications. From action type to stock dimensions, MNR works closely with clients to create unique, high-performance rifles. Integrity and accuracy are the principles that guide the company, and its commitment to detail results in firearms that are both functional works of art and precision instruments.

As a firm believer in sustainable-use conservation and youth hunter outreach, Matthew has volunteered as an instructor for the State of Vermont’s youth hunter education program and currently serves on the board of directors for Dallas Safari Club Northeast. He is also recognized as a professional stockmaker in the American Custom Gunmakers Guild. 

MIKE FELL SAFARIS ⎮ Mike Fell has been a professional hunter in Chad, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, and Tanzania for the past 28 years. He apprenticed under legendary hunters Danny McCallum, Gerard Miller, and Chris Trent. Since then, he has been one of the most active professional hunters in the industry, averaging over 300 hunting days per year.

Mike is also a well-known wildlife photographer and a dedicated ambassador of the hunting-conservation model. He is the only modern-day professional hunter to have taken four 100-pound elephants—an achievement accomplished within just 30 months.

A passionate collector of big-bore rifles, Mike takes great pride in his weaponry. This raffle features one of his cherished double rifles.

ZARGES ⎮ As a market leader in innovation, Zarges offers its customers products and services that set standards in safety, durability and ergonomics. Zarges products combine the multiple benefits of the light metal material aluminum such as high stability with low weight, corrosion resistance and flexibility of use. Zarges has the right product for every need and also offers customized solutions. regardless of whether these are for the service, trading, skilled trades, or business sectors, or for private applications.

NUMBER OF TICKETS & PRICE ⎮We are offering 500 tickets at $100 per ticket. We’re intentionally keeping the number of tickets low, so the odds of winning are high. We’ve also kept the purchase price low.

NUMBER OF WINNERS⎮One winner will be drawn.

FIREARM TRANSFER TO THE WINNER⎮ The winner must comply with all federal, state, and local laws regarding the transfer of firearms. The transfer will take place through a licensed Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer. The winner must complete all required background checks and paperwork as required by law.

HOW TO ENTER⎮Click the link below to purchase raffle tickets with a credit or debit card. Use the QR code below to pay via Venmo.