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thompson contender

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.

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  1. Enki_Tactical

    Thompson contenders

      1. For Sale
    • $1200
    • Keizer
    • Oregon
    3 Thompson contender pistols with spare barrels. One is a 10 inch and the other two super 14's the 10 and 1 super 14 have pachmyer grips, also have 2 spare grips and 1 loose barrel 1 is 34 rem with 44 mag barrels pachmayr grips super 14 $1100 1 is 223 rem and will update caliber of leupold...
  2. Mbeef61

    Price dropped. Thompson contender octagon barrel 25-35 10inch

      1. For Sale
    • $175
    • Sherwood
    • Oregon
    Thompson contender octagon 10” barrel in 25-35.
  3. WestcoastWes

    Thompson Contender First Gen Single Shot Insanity Maximum Coolness $1099

      1. For Sale
    • $1099
    • Spokane
    • Washington
    "I cudda been a CONTENDER!" Here is a fantastic example of a modern classic. This 1982-83 Generation One Thompson Center Contender is in excellent shape and comes with some really hard to find period correct goodies and extras. These Gen One single barrel, break top single shot pistol was...
  4. papajohn8990

    280 encore barrel plus extras

      1. For Sale
    • $550
    • Stayton
    • Oregon
    Stainless 24in Thompson encore barrel: with 49 brass 36 Remington corlokts, Lee die set, and lee trimmer guide.
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    Is my TC Contender a Gen1 or Gen 2?

    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...
  6. wooly1958

    Contender ( off market)

      1. For Sale
      2. For Trade
    • $750
    • Vancouver
    • Washington
    Thompson contender Frame with two barrels a 10” 44mag. Hexagon and 10” 22lr hexagon, this is the first generation.
  7. B

    TC Contender Barrel - .22lr

      1. Want to Buy
      2. Want to Trade For
    • Portland
    • Oregon
    Looking for a 10" or 12" .22lr barrel for the TC Contender. buy or trade. I have several Contender barrels for trade.
  8. Dust2Dollars

    40 Pieces of 30 HERRETT Brass Formed 1X Fire Formed in T.C. Contender Barrel

      1. For Sale
    • $35
    • Willamina
    • Oregon
    40 Pieces of 30 HERRETT Brass Formed 1X Fire Formed in T.C. Contender Barrel 40 piece of fire formed 30 Herrett brass. These were fire formed in a T.C. barrel that I sold long ago. $35 shipped USPS Priority mail to you. USPS Money Order or Cashiers Check.
  9. equin68

    Thompson Center Contender 10" Octagon Barrel 44 Mag. with Bushnell Magnum Phantom 1.3x

      1. For Trade
    • $250
    • NEWBERG
    • Oregon
    Thompson Center Contender 10" Octagon Barrel 44 Mag. with choke tube and wrench. Scoped with Bushnell Magnum Phantom 1.3x Condition is "Used". Has marks from normal use. Great shape. ===================== Interested trades: - Contender 44mag bull barrel (10" or 14") - Contender 22lr...
  10. Idaho44

    SPF Lobo 3x for Contender with mount

      1. For Sale
    • $35
    • Boise
    • Idaho
    Lobo Pistol Scope 3X for Thompson Contender with mount. In excellent condition, 11 to 20 inch eye relief, made in Japan. Includes box and papers, scope caps. All for just $35 cash. Can meet SE Boise, intersection Federal Way and Highway 21 area. If the ad is up it is available. Sorry no...
  11. Captian

    Scope mount T/C gen 1

      1. Want to Buy
    • Junction city
    • Oregon
    T/C gen 1 scope mount for 10” octagon barrel. Want to mount standard 1” scope rings on my 256 win. Mag. “ Not looking for lobo mount “ have 1
  12. chasw

    Contender barrel and accessories - 7-30 Waters

      1. For Sale
    • $200
    • Issaquah
    • Washington
    For sale - $200 - Barrel for TC Contender, 7-30 Waters, made by TC Custom shop, 24" long, stainless steel, forearm and scope mount included, in excellent condition, approx. 300 rounds since new - Accessories include RCBS dies, 100 pieces of brass formed from .30-30, box of Nosler 120 gr...
  13. P

    Hand Guns for Sale

      1. For Sale
    • Coburg
    • Oregon
    I have a group of guns for sale. If you are interested in any of them, please contact me with questions for more details on what you are interested in. These are from my Father's Estate. I have a good number of guns to sell so I would sincerely appreciate it if people didn't contact me to say a...
  14. cowgirlkaboom

    Thompson Contender Barrel in .45 ACP and others

      1. Want to Buy
    I'm looking for a Contender barrels in .45 ACP and possibly other calibers other than 9mm, 10mm, .44 and .45 Colt. Rifle or pistol. Thanks!
  15. D

    Thompson Center Contender barrels

      1. For Sale
    • $175
    • Willamette Valley
    • Oregon
    20” .225 Winchester barrel after market. Good bore and crown but some discoloration on bluing like it got stored with blood on it in a few places. No sights. This barrel is marked Bullberry Las Vegas NV. 10” .45 colt (not .45/.410) OEM with factory sights perfect condition. $175/ea Pix to follow
  16. Larrymac57

    WTS WA  Thompson Contender Hawken 50 CAL

    $175, includes bullets, powder horn and bullets.
  17. sealine

    WTS OR  Thompson Contender w/ 2x barrels

    Up for sale is my Thompson Contender with 2 barrels. The first barrel is a .357 Maximum and the second barrel is a .45LC/.410. The pistol is in good condition with some handling marks. The biggest one being visible on the rear of the forearm in the photo below. Pistol comes with both barrels...
  18. Termin8r

    Thompson Contender in stainless

    Going abroad and must sell my firearms There are a bunch going up. Also see Handgun and Shotgun classified. Thompson Contender in stainless steel. Caliber is 7x30 Waters 21” barrel (there are many different barrels that can be used with this block. Has a new 3x9x40 Nikon Monarch UCC Scope...
  19. Countrydug

    WTS OR  Thompson Contender 2X barrels 44Mag-223REM $700

    SOLD Thompson Center Arms 44 Mag "Super 16" 223 REM "Super 14" Has a Tasco Pro Point Scope and old front sights Also 100 Rds. Ammo 44 Mag $700 Gresham, OR
  20. T

    WTS WA  thompson contender g2 44 mag

    very nice contender scoped 2.5 power 14 inch bull barrel 600.00
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