One of the most poorly-kept secrets in the gun world has been that Anderson Manufacturing — best known by consumers for their budget-priced AR platform rifles and parts — was on the sales block with a few interested parties in the mix. Cincinnati-based (technically Kentucky) Anderson has also been an important maker of parts and components for other gun manufacturers whose names you know and love. Today, the sale of Anderson is complete and Ruger is the winning bidder.

Here’s Ruger’s announcement of the acquisition . . .

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE: RGR) is pleased to announce the asset purchase of Anderson Manufacturing, a manufacturer of firearms and firearm accessories based in Hebron, Kentucky. This strategic purchase includes Anderson’s manufacturing facility and machinery and will provide Ruger the opportunity to work with a skilled and experienced workforce, strengthening its production capabilities and expanding its product offerings.

Located in a firearms-friendly region, the facility brings valuable expertise in the production of both firearms and aftermarket parts and accessories – areas that complement and enhance Ruger’s existing offerings.

“This acquisition is an incredible opportunity to advance our long-term strategy and expand Ruger’s capacity,” said Todd Seyfert, President and CEO of Ruger. “We’re excited to welcome members from the talented team at Anderson Manufacturing and leverage their knowledge and infrastructure to better serve our customers. This move reinforces Ruger’s position as a leader in the industry, and reiterates my focus on continued growth, even as others scale back.”

Ruger will not continue the Anderson Manufacturing brand or its firearms products. Instead, the Company will integrate the facility’s capabilities into its broader operations, with a focus on launching new products, expanding Ruger’s popular product lines and growing its established accessories business.

Customers, distributors, and partners can continue to expect the high standards of quality, reliability and service that define the Ruger brand. This acquisition underscores Ruger’s commitment to American manufacturing and its mission to deliver innovative, reliable products to the firearms community.

This is the message on the Anderson manufacturing home page:

For nearly 70 years, Anderson Manufacturing proudly operated as a family-owned, Kentucky-based company built on excellence, integrity, and a deep commitment to our values—especially the protection of Second Amendment rights.

Over time, we became a trusted manufacturer of 100% American-made firearms, parts, and accessories. We consistently upheld ISO 9001 standards and built a reputation for delivering quality products at a fair price.

After careful consideration, we made the difficult decision to sell the company and close this chapter of our story. With the sale now complete, the Anderson brand has been discontinued and Anderson products will no longer be offered. As a result, warranty services on Anderson firearms, parts, and accessories are no longer available. For any future support, we encourage you to contact your local Anderson dealer.

Your support and loyalty meant everything to us; it was truly an honor to serve you.

Thank you,

The Anderson Manufacturing Team