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Larry Ruth War Baby Author Owned 30 Carbine T/C Contender Pistol in .30 Carbine
Guns International #: 102926971 Seller's Inventory #: 49511
Category: Thompson Center Pistols - Contender - Thompson Center Pistols
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #21009, .30 Carbine, 10 inch octagon barrel with a bright, excellent bore. The is a first generation Contender single shot pistol manufactured by Thompson Center Arms in Rochester, NH. This was from the personal collection of well known Author and authority on all things 30 Carbine, Larry Ruth and has a certificate of authenticity to provide accurate provenance. While not photographed in his War Baby book series he references these pistols on page 783 of War Baby Comes Home Volume 2 in describing the first version from Thompson Center which built them with octagon barrels from 1969 to 1978. This example is in excellent condition retaining virtually all, 99% plus original high polish blue on the barrel and frame and trigger-guard. The checkered early style walnut grips are likewise excellent. It is sighted with a T/C LOBO 1.5 power pistol scope with clear cross hair optics and still has the original front sight bead. The action functions properly and locks up tight. It comes with an original T/C branded leather pistol case and the Larry Ruth letter of authenticity. A great early Contender in a scarce caliber with an interesting provenance. FFL
SOLD