SHOCK WAVE is a registered trademark of Alliant Techsystems Inc. and is used under license. The 150-grain, .30-30 factory load dropped the animal in its tracks. Guns.com takes a closer look more than 50 years since the first Contender was introduced. Were losing hunting time, I said, climbing into the passenger seat of the truck. Please rest assured that we will ship your item as soon as we can. "The Encore is a single-shot, break-action pistol capable of astonishing accuracy.". Featured Gun Classifieds Thompson Center Pistols - Contender, THOMPSON CENTER CONTENDER SINGLE SHOT PISTOL WITH THE CORRECT EARLY SINGLE LINE ADDRESS OCTAGON BARREL. secure checkout Menu SHOP BY FIREARM OPTICS ACCESSORIES ABOUT T/C Sign In Need Help? About the author (2010) Thompsons teaching experience includes 25+ years at the University of Alabama, and 3 years at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Arthur Thompson, John Gamble, A. J. Strickland III No preview available - 2009. TC CONTENDER SUPER 14 44 MG. 97% WITH A FEW MARKS ON THE WOOD. Paraso. Thomson/Center Arms ~ Contender ~ .45-70 Gov't. Model #08028720 MSRP $604. . Fitted with Leupold M 8-4 Extended ER, from bench shooter that no longer shoots because of aging eye's!! . Manufactured by E. Arthur Brown Company with special attention to detail, precision, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 17 Hornet 26" Stainless 1:9 Twist, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 204 Ruger 26" Stainless 1:12 Twist, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 223 Remington 26" Stainless 1:12 Twist, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 243 Winchester 26" Stainless 1:8 Twist, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 260 Remington 26" Stainless 1:8 Twist, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 308 Winchester 26" Stainless 1:10 Twist, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 35 Whelen 26" Stainless 1:14 Twist, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 350 Legend 26" Stainless 1:14, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 6.5 Creedmoor 26" Stainless 1:8 Twist, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 6.5mm BRM 26" Stainless 1:8 Twist, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser 26" Stainless 1:8 Twist, EABCO Accuracy Barrel 17 Fireball, 26'' Blue fits T/C Encore Pro Hunter, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 17 Hornet 26" Blue 1:9, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 204 Ruger 26" Blue 1:12, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 219 Donaldson Wasp 26" Blue 1:12, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 22 Hornet 26" Blue 1:12, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 221 Remington Fireball 26" Blue 1:12, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 223 Remington 26" Blue 1:12, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 224 Valkyrie 26" Blue 1:6.5, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 243 Winchester 26" Blue 1:8, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 25-06 Remington 26" Blue 1:10, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 260 Remington 26" Blue 1:8 Twist, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 270 Winchester 26" Blue 1:10, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 280 Remington 26" Blue 1:9, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 30-06 Springfield 26" Blue 1:10, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 30-30 Winchester 26" Blue 1:10, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 308 Winchester 26" Blue 1:10, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 308 Winchester 26" Blue 1:12, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 308 Winchester 26" Blue 1:8, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 35 Whelen 26" Blue 1:14, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 350 Legend 26" Blue 1:14, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 375 Winchester 26" Blue 1:12, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 44 Remington Magnum 26" Blue 1:16, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 45-70 Government 26" Blue 1:14, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 450 Bushmaster 26" Blue 1:24, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 450 Marlin 26" Blue 1:14, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 6 mm Creedmoor 26" Blue 1:8, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 6.5mm BRM 26" Blue 1:8, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 6.5mm Creedmoor 26" Blue 1:8, TC Encore Accuracy Barrel 6.5x47 Lapua 26" Blue 1:8. The G2 combines the all of the original Contenders outstanding features with unmatched versatility, improved range and accuracy. Please be sure to include your original order number and relevant contact information. While every effort is made to include accurate and correct images, descriptions and pricing for all products, inadvertent errors may occur. Blue TC Encore Accuracy Barrels by EABCO 308 Winchester 1:8, Standard Model, Match Grade Barrel TC Encore Accuracy Barrels fit the TC Encore and Pro Hunter frames. The interchangeable firearm system is fully supported with accessory stocks and barrels ranging from .204 to .500 S&W Magnum along with additional shotgun, slug and muzzleloader barrels. I got out of the truck, closed the action on a freshly loaded round, and then hurried to a nearby fenceline. While the Contender handgun sounds like a market dominator, it in fact broke ground for a number of subsequent introductions and improvements. Contender pistol barrels were originally available in 8-, 10-, 12- and 14-inch lengths. Either way, our test gun in .223 Rem has proven itself a capable hunting companion for vermin, varmints, and even medium-sized game. Guns Rifles Thompson Center Rifles Contender Thompson Center Hunter Rifle | 704 | 24 | Lc | 62.5099ms, Thompson Center Hunter Rifle 308Win,23" barrel with sights and Weaver scope base,95% overall. The item "Thompson Center Contender G2 308 Bellm Rifle Barrel" is in sale since Sunday, May 31, 2020. We want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase from Impact Guns, therefore we offer no hassle returns. MPN: 4755. . We will not charge your credit card until your product ships, except for certain special orders. Manufactured by E. Arthur Brown Company with special attention to detail, Blue TC Encore Accuracy Barrels by EABCO17 Hornet 1:9, Standard Model, Match Grade BarrelTC Encore Accuracy Barrels fit the TC Encore and Pro Hunter frames. Guns Listing ID: 798702This pistol is in good condition, as
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Encore barrels are too large to fit Contender frames. We spent the rest of the day driving between potential hotspots, then walking through brush to locate a good calling location. You need the clarity a scope provides for long-range accuracy. Following the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, gun control advocates have taken the anti-gun narrative to a fever pitch. Grid Stainless TC Encore Accuracy Barrels by EABCO204 Ruger, Standard Model, Match Grade Barrels Ready MadeTC Encore Accuracy Barrels fit the TC Encore and Pro Hunter frames. The seller is "lawj_8 and is located in Morgan, Texas. Recently, we brought you a complete look at Nexbelt, along with our thoughts on it, which were favorable. An updated Contender, the second generation G2 came along a handful of years later. Go to cart page
The deer ran off while I was adjusting the power ring. Cal. I dont think Ive ever fired either of these pistols without a long-eye-relief scope attached. It contains not one but two firing pins for use with both rimfire and centerfire barrels. All three loads I tested delivered sub-MOA accuracy. Some showed a crouching cougar and others simply the snarling head detail. Brazil. If you want to try your hand at hunting with a handgun, Thompson/Centers Encore and G2 Contenders are great options. Thompson Center 1767 22 Hornet 24" Rifled Barrel w/Blue Finish & Adjustable Sights For Encore. Be possib, This is the classic varmint hand gun chambered in .221 Fireball. Larry answered my unspoken question by loudly commanding, Shoot that deer!. Like the Contender, the Encore can be configured as a pistol, muzzleloader, shotgun, or centerfire rifle. Manufacturer: THOMPSON / CENTER ARMS. History[edit] Warren Center, working in his basement shop in the 1960s, developed a unique, break-action, single-shot pistol. 45 Colt/410 Bore Barrels Are Not Offered For Sale in California. 10 OCTAGON PISTOL BARREL Thompson Center Encore Camo HD 12 Gauge Turkey Barrel 07246206 -NEW , Thompson Center Contender Barrel. (Scope sold separately). Pick a frame and stock assembly that suits your needs. Thompson Center 1702 308 Winchester 15" Blue Encore Barrel. Dont be tempted to shoot from the off-hand position unless the animal is close (50 yards or less). The bore and rifling are also like new. All returns are subject to inspection and approval prior to refund being issued. The deer waited patiently as I tried to line up the shot. I was paired with Larry Weishuhn, one of the most experienced whitetail hunters on the planet. That scenario was repeated off and on throughout the day. Give the model numbers to your local T/C dealer. Standard G2 prices start at $729 for rimfires and go up from there. Thompson Center Venture Predator 308 Winchester Bolt-Action Rifle with Realtree Max-1 Camo Stock $638.00 $464.99; Brand: Thompson Center; Item Number: 5470; Thompson Center Venture 243 Winchester Bolt-Action Rifle $537.00 $389.99; Brand: Thompson Center; Item Number: 5562; Cal. Model #55317730 $37, Contender Pistol, Super 16 Barrel, Walnut Last we checked, those rules allow either a Contender or Encore sold as a pistol to be reconfigured as a rifle with a barrel greater than 16 inches, but not vice versa. This item has a 10 tapered octagon barrel, checkered wood fore-end and Black Pahmayr rubber grips. It offered sufficient medicine for all but the largest, most dangerous game. Manufactured by E. Arthur Brown Company with special attention to Blue TC Encore Accuracy Barrels by EABCO6 mm Creedmoor 1:8, Standard Model, Match Grade BarrelTC Encore Accuracy Barrels fit the TC Encore and Pro Hunter frames. Likewise, G2 barrels may be used on original Contender frames with serial numbers higher than 195,000. So far it`s holding. This item is no longer available. Thompson Contender Grip Cap, Early Gun #: 923810437 Seller: GA_1143125 GA Sales: 1949 $10.00 Full Details 2 Image (s) Thompson Center Contender Serialization Serial Number Dates Gun #: 929348774 Seller: Robertson Trading Post ( FFL) GA Sales: 29237 $100.00 Full Details More from this Seller 1 Image (s) Thompson Contender Grip Caps Gun #: 921481800 I mounted a long-eye-relief scope, which provided the precision necessary to shoot prairie dogs and other small, distant critters. SST/Composite From a world-class rimfire or centerfire rifle to a long range, serious hunting handgun, T/C makes building your dream combination easy: Pick a frame and stock assembly that suits your needs. When the Thompson/Center Encore was later introduced, it was strong enough to chamber serious big-game rounds like the .300 Winchester and .375 H&H Mags. Available Online In Very Limited Quantities. RELATED STORY: 4-Point Training for Rock Solid Plinking. Shot from a bipod or sandbagged rest, the Contender was deadly on prairie dogs and ground squirrels out to 300 yards or more. Stanless frame and blued 10" barrel. You can buy one Contender frame and add any number of barrels, both centerfire and rimfire, in varying lengths, finishes, and weights for an easily packable, do-all hunting rig. June 2nd, 2020, Related Topics: barrel, bellm, center, contender, rifle, thompson, THOMPSON CENTER CONTENDER T/C 5 MM Rem. Yes, it was more challenging, but once you got the hang of the Contender you could wring all the accuracy you needed from it for most hunting chores. Browse our excellent selection of brand new T/C Encore barrels. Manufactured by E. Arthur Brown Company with special attention to detail, BlueTC Encore Accuracy Barrels by EABCO22 Hornet 1:12, Standard Model, Match Grade Barrels Ready MadeTC Encore Accuracy Barrels fit the TC Encore and Pro Hunter frames. This purchase comes with the Impact Guns Lifetime Warranty. This item can be shipped to United States. Yet, Thompson/Center's Contender break-action pistol has stood the test of t. The Thompson/Center Encore packs game-dropping power in a compact, accurate . The second-generation G2 is even more user-friendly in the field than Thompson/Center's original Contender. Featured Thompson Center Parts tc contender g2 3752 oversize hinge pin 3752-hp 2 Review (s) $15.00 tc encore prohunter g2 Contender triple lock hammer extension - tlhe 2 Review (s) $19.95 Trigger Sear Spring tc encore prohunter g2 tss 1 Review (s) $8.42 trigger guard spring encore prohunter endeavor 1422 $3.03 striker spring tc contender 1ea no52 Contact us At Wunderman Thompson, we work to inspire ambitious brands to grow. For items only available at the manufacturer, the lead-time may be a few weeks or longer-- depending on availability. The genius of the Contender design was that it accepted a variety of interchangeable barrels chambering everything from .17 HMR and .22 LR to .45-70 cartridges. You can have a heavier trigger pull suitable for general duty, or a hair trigger for long-range shooting. You simply need to spend a fair amount of time at the range and shoot at a lot of targets. Manufactured by E. Arthur Brown Company with special attention to Blue TC Encore Accuracy Barrels by EABCO243 Winchester 1:8, Standard Model, Match Grade BarrelTC Encore Accuracy Barrels fit the TC Encore and Pro Hunter frames. Stainless TC Encore Accuracy Barrels by EABCO223 Remington 1:12, Varmint Model, For 40-55gr Varmint and Target Bullets TC Encore Accuracy Barrels fit the TC Encore and Pro Hunter frames. $700.00 + S&H SOLD on hold Thank you .Click for more info Seller: sabell Area Code: 775 $700.00 TC Custom 17Mach IV Bullberry GI#: 102224300 Model: CONTENDER PISTOL, CONTENDER CARBINE. Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore reserves the right to modify or change pricing information or descriptions without notice. Today, centerfire barrels are either 12 or 14 inches long, providing maximum velocity from this versatile handgun. Was really too cold to be out shooting, but I just had to try it out. He scored 163 pointsmy best whitetail to date. Manufactured by E. Arthur Brown Company with special attention to detail, BlueTC Encore Accuracy Barrels by EABCO450 Marlin 1:14, Standard Model, Match Grade Barrels Ready MadeTC Encore Accuracy Barrels fit the TC Encore and Pro Hunter frames. Sao Paulo 04002-020. The blueing shows som, TC as new fired 8 times to much for the shooter, fiber grips and open sights. You need only a flat-bladed screwdriver to change barrels. The Thompson/Center Compass .308 Win. A .30-30 with a 150 grain bullet has a published muzzle velcity (from a rifle barrel) of 2400 f.p.s. List, Grid Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. 30 cal Herrett/Leupold 8m-2x extended e. R scope, T/C Encore/PH SSK Custom Rifle Barrel 6.5 GRENDEL 24 SS Heavy Contour-NEW, T/C Thompson Center White Mountain Barrel 50 Cal, Cbs Radio Mystery Theater Episode 0377 Party Girl, Thompson Center Contender G1 Barrel. Thompson Center Pro Hunter Predator Single Shot .308 Winchester 28 Inch Fluted Barrel Flextech Stock Full Realtree Max1 Camouflage Finish, Thompson Center Pro Hunter Predator Single Shot .204 Ruger 28" Fluted Barrel, Flextech Stock, Full Realtree Max1 Camouflage Finish, Thompson Center Pro Hunter Predator Single Shot .22-250 Remington 28" Fluted Barrel, Flextech Stock Full Realtree Max1 Camouflage Finish, Thompson Center Venture Predator .308 Winchester 22 Inch Fluted Barrel Composite Stock Full Realtree Max-1 Camouflage Finish 3 Round, Thompson Center Venture Predator .22-250 Rem, 22" Fluted Barrel, Composite Stock Full Realtree Max-1 Camouflage Finish 3 Round, Thompson Center Venture Predator .223 22" Fluted Barrel Composite Stock Full Realtree Hardwoods Snow Camouflage Finish 3rd, Winchester Model 1885 High Wall Hunter 308 Win 28" Barrel, Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter 308 Win 28" 1Rd Flextech Thumbhole Stock Stainless, CVA SCOUT 6.5 Creedmoor, 20" Blued Barrel, Synthetic Black, Single Shot, Pedersoli 1874 Sharps Business Rifle .45-70, 32" Barrel, Ruger No. Alaska and Hawaii residents - your order MUST ship 2nd day or faster. When the Encore was first introduced, I had the chance to hunt Texas whitetails with the new gun. Keep Reading. Looking directly into one of the intense, dark red sunsets Texas hill country is famous for, I couldnt clearly see the rack on the largest buck. I soon learned that shooting the long-barreled pistol was a lot more fun than using a bull-barreled rifle. This 7mm. Now available as a fully complete firearm, todays hunter can select either a T/C Encore Pro Hunter pistol or rifle to add to his or her hunting collection. That hammer shows off a unique mechanism. We Sell new and used firearms,high quality optics.We have over 3000 guns in stock,this is our 40th year in business. That pistol also accounted for several coyotes. That wasnt an aberration. Model #55317755 $62, G2 Contender, Walnut Will not fit old-style. Model: CONTENDER PISTOL, CONTENDER CARBINE. The seller is "cjstoilis" and is located in Victoria, Texas. Every masterfully crafted firearm we make. New or old, Thompson/Centers Contender handguns and long guns are built to last. The G2 version of the Contender was still listed in the last T/C catalog, giving the gun one heckuva run. OUT OF STOCK. Eligible for FREE shipping * Extra shipping cost of $5.00. T/C CHRISTENSEN ARMS CARBON G2 CONTENDER 375 JDJ, Thompson Center Arms ~ Contender ~ .221 Remington, Thompson/Center ~ Contender ~ .30 Herrett, Thompson Center Arms Contender - .223 Remington Super 14" - Armor Alloy, Thompson Center Contender 22 LR Pistol W Stocks Custom Barrel, Thompson Center Contender .44 Magnum 10 Vent Rib Shotshell Shredder Choke. This eliminated .308-class cartridges and centerfire magnums. That one-of-500 engraved and gold-trimmed G2s is destined to be a collectors piece.
We normally will ship FedEx and US POSTAL. Thompson/Centers Contender traces its roots back to Warren Centers original design. 3 post (s) Sort By: tc1708 encore 22-250 REMINGTON 15 inch as blued $375.00 tc4418 G2 Contender Barrel 204 ruger 14 inch Blued $375.00 barrel service add per each barrel order Save 10% $25.75 $23.18 Accessory barrels to fit Thompson Center Arms Encore, Pro Hunter, Contender, and G2. Thompson Center Encore .308 Winchester 24" Break Open Rifle in Blued - 3502. It is outfitted with a Laseraim red dot sight. SN# 254XXX
ALL BARRELS ARE 10"
22 LR MATCH AND 22 HORNET BARRELS ARE PLAIN
44 MAG BARREL HAS VENT RIB
GREAT CONDITION WITH SOME LIGHT HANDLING
NO BOX, This Thompson/Center Arms Model Contender is a single shot break open pistol in .45-70 Gov't. The pistol chambered a number of different rifle and handgun cartridges, and regularly delivered minute-of-angle (MOA) accuracy. The 1:8 rifling twist on this barrel is best suited to heavy bullets (190-220gr) Blue TC Encore Accuracy Barrels by EABCO35 Whelen 1:14, Standard Model, Match Grade BarrelTC Encore Accuracy Barrels fit the TC Encore and Pro Hunter frames. SHOCK WAVE is a registered trademark of Alliant Techsystems Inc. and is used under license. This unique and versatile handgun is at home on the range or. Gun designs come and go, especially in a niche market like single-shot handguns. As an alternate method, you can send an email to sales@impactguns.com. $282.91. An Impact Guns agent will review your request for a return and respond within two business days. Estimated shipping times are posted on the product information page under the title "Ships On Or Before:" please note that all lead-times are estimates. The 1:10 rifling twist on this barrel is best suited to most common 308 Win Blue TC Encore Accuracy Barrels by EABCO308 Winchester 1:12, Standard Model, Match Grade BarrelTC Encore Accuracy Barrels fit the TC Encore and Pro Hunter frames. He graciously granted me the first shot on deer. The item "Thompson Center TC Encore 28 308 Marlin Rifle Barrel NEW 4799 is in sale since Thursday, December 2, 2021. Manufactured by E. Arthur Brown Company with special attention to detail, precision, 350 Legend BlueTC Encore Accuracy Barrels by EABCOTwist 1:14, Standard Model, Match Grade Barrels Ready MadeWe bring considerable experience to the making of our 350 Legend barrels. List, Thompson Center Encore .308 Winchester 24" Break Open Rifle in Blued - 3796, Thompson Center Icon .308 Winchester 3-Round 24" Bolt Action Rifle in Blued - 5504, Thompson Center Encore .308 Winchester 24" Break Open Rifle in Stainless Steel - 5892, Thompson Center Weathershield .308 Winchester 3-Round 24" Bolt Action Rifle in Weathershield - 5514, Thompson Center Precision Hunter Centerfire .308 Winchester 3-Round 22" Bolt Action Rifle in Blued - 5586, Thompson Center Encore .308 Winchester 24" Break Open Rifle in Blued - 3502, Thompson Center Super Redhawk .308 Winchester 3-Round 22" Bolt Action Rifle in Black - 5501, Thompson Center Encore Pro Hunter .308 Winchester 28" Single Shot Rifle in Stainless Steel - 5651, Thompson Center Weathershield .308 Winchester 3-Round 24" Bolt Action Rifle in Weathershield - 5518. When returning an item, please add package tracking and adequate insurance. . With an engraved full-body cougar gracing both sides of the receiver, these came to be known as cat-side frames. document.getElementById("copyright_year").innerHTML = new Date().getFullYear(); Stainless TC Encore Accuracy Barrels by EABCO17 Hornet, Standard Model, Match Grade Barrels Ready MadeTC Encore Accuracy Barrels fit the TC Encore and Pro Hunter frames. Thompson Center 4755 308 Winchester 26" Matte Stainless Rifle Barrel w/Weather Shield. admin View as: Choose the caliber you need from more than 40 available barrels. Manufactured by E. Arthur Brown Company with special attention to detail, BlueTC Encore Accuracy Barrels by EABCO30-30 Winchester 1:10, Standard Model, Match Grade Barrels Ready MadeTC Encore Accuracy Barrels fit the TC Encore and Pro Hunter frames. We saw lots of deer, but nothing we decided to shoot. He wanted to film hunting and killing a trophy deer using a blackpowder Encore carbine. The wood and bluing are like new. If you need faster shipment, we can ship 2nd Day or Next Day for an extra charge. FRAMES Rifle Frame Assemblies It can be chambered in cartridges from .22 Long Rifleto .45-70 Government. Brand: Thompson Center. It is in good condition works well and looks clean. If this is not possible, we will refund you via check. It was a small deer neither Larry nor I wanted, so Larry waved the deer off.
The versatile platform initially allowed users a choice of calibers and barrels, from .22 Rimfire to .357 Magnum. Thompson/Center Arms offers the best in bolt-action rifles, muzzleloaders, hunting accessories, and interchangeable platform guns. Our test model, coming used from the Guns.com Vault, is an earlier model Contender dating to the latter half of 1985. $299.39. Manufactured by E. Arthur Brown Company with special Blue TC Encore Accuracy Barrels by EABCO308 Winchester, 1:10, Standard Model, Match Grade BarrelTC Encore Accuracy Barrels fit the TC Encore and Pro Hunter frames. Though many T/Cs are topped with scopes a testament to their long-range accuracy potential this one retains its adjustable iron sights. Rifle Barrels Thompson Center Barrel Thompson Center Encore 308 Winchester Heavy Contour 1 in 10" Twist Blue Adjustable Sights Product Family #: 1073280526 List Price: $384.99 Our Price: $299.99 - $325.99 Discontinued Made in USA Select Length: Cartridge: 308 Winchester Compatible With: Thompson Center Encore Questions? As we headed back toward the truck at dusk, I saw three deer watching us from a little over 100 yards away. Manufactured by E. Arthur Brown Company with special attention to detail, Blue TC Encore Accuracy Barrels by EABCO6.5x47 Lapua 1:8, Standard Model, Match Grade BarrelTC Encore Accuracy Barrels fit the TC Encore and Pro Hunter frames. Continue shopping. Today, Thompson/Center is selling complete Encore rifles in .223 Rem., .243 Win., .308 Win. It all started with the 357 Super Mag from Handgun Metallic BlueTC Encore Accuracy Barrels by EABCO375 Winchester1:12, Standard Model, Match Grade Barrels Ready MadeTC Encore Accuracy Barrels fit the TC Encore and Pro Hunter frames. The original Contender set the standard for hunting handgun excellence. ORDER BY PHONE 800-917-7137
Product was successfully added to your shopping cart. We bring considerable experience to the making of our 350 Legend barrels. View Map. Add to Cart The item has been added. The T/C Encore was the second break-action weapon system offered by Thompson/Center and originally released in 1983. Add to My Saved Parts. Any Contender barrel will fit any Contender frame. Placing the dial in the center actuates the safety mechanismwhile shifting left or right swaps firing pins for either rimfire or centerfiredepending on the barrel attached to the frame. Stainless TC Encore Accuracy Barrels by EABCO6.5x55 Swedish Mauser, Standard Model, Match Grade Barrels Ready MadeTC Encore Accuracy Barrels fit the TC Encore and Pro Hunter frames. With a good, solid rest and a gradual trigger pull, these pistols areby farthe best way to go. Rua Mario Amaral, 50. 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