Greeley, PA: 6/11/25, Auto-Ordnance, in partnership with the artisans at Altered Arsenal, today announced the release of two stunning commemorative firearms in a series called “A Salute to Service,” created to honor the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the Army on June 14, 1775.
The collection features a custom-engraved 250th Anniversary Army Thompson Rifle and a matching M1911A1 Pistol, both serving as a powerful tribute to the unwavering dedication and sacrifice of American soldiers over two and a half centuries. Both firearms are chambered in the classic .45 ACP and share a distinctive and durable two-tone Cerakote finish, with an OD Green upper receiver/slide and a Coyote Tan lower frame.
The controls on both the rifle and pistol are finished in a contrasting black oxide, creating a striking and unified appearance for the set.
