# High-Class Charity Guns The Gold-Plated New Mexico Centennial Rifle is Sold for a Good Cause By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-18 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gold-plated-new-mexico-centennial-rifle References: [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/entry/gold-plated-nm-centennial-rifle-charitable/) & [americanlegacyfirearms](http://www.americanlegacyfirearms.com/Products.aspx?item=60) When it comes to guns, the Gold-Plated New Mexico Centennial Rifle is at the top of its class. One look at the Gold-Plated New Mexico Centennial Rifle and its glimmering surface immediately catches a viewer's attention. The gun has a [24-carat gold plate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whistlepig-piggybank-rye-gold-edition), which features extremely [detailed engraving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-guitar). The artwork showcases the historical events and regions of New Mexico. More specifically, the embedded images include a flamenco dancer, a Mexican sombrero and the city's name. For those who are curious, the rifle is fully functional, so buyers can use and admire the device all in one day. The Gold-Plated New Mexico Centennial Rifle costs $2,595 and will be [raffled off shortly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highvalue-charity-auction). All proceeds will go to a charity that deals with children causes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Firearms:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the luxury firearms market by creating high-end, customized firearms with unique aesthetics. - **Charitable Products:** Developing products, like the Gold-Plated New Mexico Centennial Rifle, that combine luxury with charitable causes can tap into a market of socially conscious consumers. - **Functional Art:** Creating functional items, such as the Gold-Plated New Mexico Centennial Rifle, that boast exquisite craftsmanship and design can cater to consumers who appreciate the intersection of art and utility. ### Where This Applies - **Firearms Manufacturing:** Innovative firearms manufacturers can explore creating customized, high-end firearms with unique finishes and engravings to attract luxury firearm enthusiasts. - **Charitable Organizations:** Charitable organizations can leverage the popularity of luxury items and collaborate with manufacturers to create limited-edition products that support their causes. - **Artistic Crafts:** Artisans and craftsmen can incorporate their skills into functional items, like guns, establishing a niche market of consumers willing to pay a premium for artfully crafted products with utility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gilded Collaboration Camera Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-mp-unique-gold.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchmade-gold-class-knives.md) - [Luxe Gold-Plated Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldplated-iphone-15-pro.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Charitable Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julep-cups.md) - [Exclusive Hand-Crafted Julep Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-julep-cups.md) - [Gold-Plated Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24k-gold-plated-toothbrush.md) - [Charitable Low-Cost Art Raffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-picasso-for-100-euros.md) - [Lux Landscape-Inspired Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchmade-gold-class-mini-crooked-river.md) - [Platinum-Plated Anniversary Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-m-edition-70.md)