WEST HARTFORD, CT - Colt's Manufacturing Company, one of the world's leading designers, developers and manufacturers of firearms, announces the launch of a new promotion for customers. The "Spring Fever" promotion offers a free Bulldog® rifle case with the purchase of any Colt modern sporting rifle from March 11 through May 31, 2014.

The case offered in the promotion is Bulldog's black Standard Tactical Case with the Rampant Colt and Serpentine Colt logos, along with Colt-branded zippers. The specialized reverse slant design of the case allows the carbine or rifle to be carried with the scope up. It features extra thick padding and a water-resitant outershell to provide maximum MSR protection. There are four universal magazine pouches and an extra-large accessory pocket that is "High Vis"-lined for improved visibility in low-light conditions.

In order to receive the Bulldog rifle case, customers will need to complete a request form and upload a proof-of-purchase scan at colt.com/springfever. The rifle case will then be shipped directly to the customer from Bulldog.

To learn more about the "Spring Fever" promotion, visit colt.com/springfever.

About Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC

Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC is one of the world's leading designers, developers and manufacturers of firearms. The company has supplied civilian, military and law enforcement customers in the United States and throughout the world for more than 175 years. Our subsidiary, Colt Canada Corporation, is the Canadian government's Center of Excellence for small arms and is the Canadian military's sole supplier of the C7 rifle and C8 carbine. Colt operates its manufacturing facilities in West Hartford, Connecticut and Kitchener, Ontario. For more information on Colt and its subsidiaries, please visit www.colt.com.

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