RAFFLE: Custom-built Parkwest Arms SD-10 Rifle
Win a custom-built Parkwest Arms Rifle
Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary
Valued up to $8,995 (Includes $7,995 custom rifle and up to $1,000 in engraving)
The SD Historical Society Foundation, proud fundraising partner of the America 250th South Dakota Commission, is excited to announce a special opportunity to own a handcrafted collector’s rifle built by Parkwest Arms in honor of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
In celebration of this national milestone, only 250 raffle tickets will be sold for a custom-built Parkwest Arms SD-10 Single Shot Rifle, featuring the America's 250th South Dakota logo engraved on the right side of the receiver. The winner will have the option to personalize the left side with custom engraving, making it a one-of-a-kind heirloom.
Raffle Details
• Eligibility: Must be 18 or older to enter
• Tickets On Sale: July 27, 2025
• Ticket Price: $100
• Only 250 Tickets Available
• Drawing Date: Noon (CT), November 2, 2025
The winner will receive their custom rifle directly from Parkwest Arms following completion and engraving.
Proceeds from the raffle support statewide educational initiatives in partnership with the America 250th South Dakota Commission, including K–12 programs and events that celebrate the founding of our nation and South Dakota's unique role in American history.
DISCLAIMER
Need not be present to win. Prize winner shall be responsible for all applicable fees, local, state, and federal taxes. Prizes are subject to federal income tax withholding of 25% value. Must be 18 years of age. Void where prohibited by law. Participation limited to continental United States. Winner responsible for travel and delivery expense of rifle from Parkwest Arms, Spearfish, South Dakota.
The South Dakota Historical Society Foundation (“SDHSF”) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax exempt entity.
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