R.I.P. Anderson Mfg… Ruger Announces Asset Purchase

R.I.P. Anderson Mfg… Ruger Announces Asset Purchase of Anderson Manufacturing

Anderson Manufacturing, the little pony from Kentucky, has been making serviceable and affordable AR-15s and related components for close to 70 years. Now, that chapter is coming to a close. Ruger has announced that they have purchased the company and will not be continuing the name.

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A Word from Ruger on the Asset Purchase

Similar to Anderson Mfg, Ruger has built a long legacy of making quality-laden yet attainable firearms for the masses that spans decades. Now, they are looking to expand their tooling and manufacturing capabilities with a move like this:

"Ruger 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.””

A Word from Anderson Mfg on the End of an Era

As mentioned earlier, Ruger will not continue the Anderson Manufacturing brand or its firearms products. Ruger is looking to take all of Anderson’s facility capabilities and utilize it to create new products, grow Ruger lineups, and launch new accessories as well. Anderson already has their website changed to show no products and simply has this statement on their homepage:

“Customers and Industry Partners,

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”

How this ultimately affects active orders Anderson Mfg might have had, or prior contracts with other companies to produce parts, is unknown. Ruger has stated that “customers, distributors, and partners can continue to expect the high standards of quality, reliability and service that define the Ruger brand.” So, they really are only speaking to the future and not how this immediately affects the present.

Speaking from my personal perspective as a gun store owner and writer, I always appreciated Anderson Mfg for their affordability and reliability. Fancy, they were not, but it allowed a lot of people who were gun-curious to get into the firearms community without breaking the bank. As always, let us know all of your thoughts about this asset purchase in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.