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contender barrel
The Thompson/Center Contender is a break-action single-shot pistol or rifle that was introduced in 1967 by Thompson/Center Arms. It can be chambered in cartridges from .22 Long Rifle to .45-70 Government.
Very rare, very nice condition 257 TCU, or 25 TCU factory contender barrel, 12" octagon, high gloss. I haven't got to shoot it much, I started load development, and got distracted on other projects, and its sat ever since. The scope is not included in the sale as I have another barrel in need...
I recently was gifted a set of TC Contenders from my mom, who bought them from a nice old man at church, who got them from his dad. There are 5 barrels and 3 receivers. The .357 Mag Barrel and its receiver are satin finished stainless, so let's call them a matched set. But the other two...
I have a TC Contender Super 14 pistol barrel in 7mm Tcu for sale. It came to me in a multi barrel purchase and I planned on using it for hunting but have since picked up other barrels and it has sat unused. I have not shot it, but it appears to be used very little, not much rubbing on hinge...
14" TC Contender barrel, chambered in 223 Rem. nice bluing with a few small scratches from normal use. Good looking bore. Scope is variable 1 1/2 - 4 power, has a few scrapes but works good. Has duplex reticle.
Haven't shot long range pistol in years, time to let this one go. $325 shipped...
Thompson Center 2.5-7x28 Handgun Scope LER Pistol TC Contender Vintage JAPAN Scope as new no box comes with mounting supplies for a Tompson Contender it's the recoil proof model with the lifetime warranty. Japan optics nice and bright. Available in se Portland. Lonny