Sturgis, South Dakota— Parkwest Arms and Safari Classics Productions are proud to announce a new partnership bringing together two companies with a shared passion for Africa, safari and the pursuit of dangerous game.
For more than two decades, Safari Classics Productions has documented and shared the excitement, drama and enduring traditions of African safari. Founded on a deep respect for the continent and the people, places and wildlife that define it, Safari Classics has built a legacy around showcasing what many consider the world's last great adventure.
Parkwest Arms shares that commitment through the design and craftsmanship of fine sporting rifles built specifically with the demands of the world's most challenging hunts in mind. The partnership brings together two brands rooted in craftsmanship, experience and a genuine connection to Africa.
"Living and sharing the excitement and drama of Africa has been the driving force behind Safari Classics Productions for well over two decades. Africa is not just our passion; it will be our legacy, one designed to honor Safari, the World's Last Great Adventure," said Dave Fulson of Safari Classics Productions.
"To partner with Parkwest Arms, a fellow legacy brand with deep ties to Africa, and particularly the pursuit of dangerous game, is a perfect connection between two companies so deeply committed to mutual passions. A Parkwest Arms rifle is as much a 'work of art' as it is a workhorse of design perfection. Each rifle is built with the demands of Africa and safari in mind, especially for those hunters who are drawn to the pursuit of dangerous game. We are excited to be on this great journey with Parkwest Arms."
Parkwest Arms co-owner Steve Rabackoff said the partnership represents a natural fit between two organizations built around expertise, craftsmanship and a shared respect for the African hunting experience.
"We're honored to partner with Safari Classics Productions and work alongside Dave Fulson and Tim Danklef. Their expertise and passion for dangerous game hunting, combined with their twenty-plus years in Africa, align perfectly with Parkwest Arms' commitment to building rifles for serious hunters," said Rabackoff.
"Every rifle that leaves our shop is built with the same discipline, precision, and integrity that Safari Classics brings to their craft. This partnership represents a collaboration between two companies built on competence and craftsmanship."
The partnership will bring Safari Classics Productions and Parkwest Arms together across future content, storytelling and promotional initiatives focused on African safari, dangerous game hunting and the equipment, people and traditions that make the experience unique.
Both companies share a belief that the safari experience is about more than the hunt itself. It is about preparation, conservation, craftsmanship, history and the responsibility of carrying these traditions forward for future generations.
About Parkwest Arms
Parkwest Arms is a custom rifle maker based in Sturgis, South Dakota, continuing the Model 76 controlled round feed tradition established in 1986 by legendary gunsmiths, Don Allen and Pete Grisel. The company builds custom rifles including the SD-76 rifle line, SD-97 All-Weather rifle, SD-10 single shot rifle, and SD-22 long rifle using traditional American rifle making techniques combined with modern precision manufacturing. All rifles are hand built by master rifle makers in Sturgis, South Dakota.