A Dark Night at Knight
June 1, 2009
Knight Rifles once the rifle of choice by the majority of professional hunters is closing their doors. A few years back it seemed like Knight Black Powder was the only gun anyone on TV hunted with until Thompson Center took them on. Now Thompson Center seems to have the market saturated.
During the recent NRA Annual Meetings, Americanrifleman.org/Americanhunter.org learned that Knight Rifles is closing its doors after 24 years as a key American firearms manufacturer. That news was confirmed late last week via an announcement from Modern Muzzleloading, Inc., a related subsidiary under corporate parent, Pradco Outdoor Brands/EBSCO. The press release stated, “The decision to close the Knight operation resulted from an overall industry downturn.” Reportedly Knight sales had declined sharply in recent years and efforts to sell the brand and company assets were unsuccessful.
The release indicated Knight owners would not be abandoned. “All warranty, non-warranty, and replacement part services will remain in place…and all customers will have access to experienced service personnel for consultation, questions and repair of Knight products (in serviceable condition).” Additionally, Modern Muzzleloading will continue to offer Knight parts and accessories, according to the announcement.
Downturn? Seems to me that gun manufactures are scrambling just to fill orders. I suspect the pressure from T/C did them in myself.
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