Thompson Center ~ Contender ~ 6.8mm REM

Description:
The Thompson/Center Contender is a break-action single-shot rifle that was introduced in 1967 by Thompson/Center Arms. The most unusual feature of the Contender is how the barrel is attached to the frame. By removing the fore-end, a large hinge pin is exposed; by pushing this hinge pin out, the barrel can be removed. Since the sights and extractor remain attached to the barrel in the Contender design, the frame itself contains no cartridge-specific features. A barrel of another caliber or length can be installed and pinned in place, the fore-end replaced, and the pistol is ready to shoot with a different barrel and pre-aligned sights. This allowed easy changes of calibers, sights, and barrel lengths, with only a flat screwdriver being required for this change. The Contender frame has two firing pins, and a selector on the exposed hammer, to allow the shooter to choose between rimfire or centerfire firing pins, or to select a safety position from which neither firing pin can strike a primer. This example sports a 23 inch barrel chambered in 6.8mm REM. Finish is good but stock shows small cracks on each side of the receiver. 6.8mm Remington SPC

Metal Condition: good
Wood Condition: good
Bore Condition: bright
Barrels: 23" barrel
Stock Dimensions:
15
Fore End: synthetic
Butt Pad: rubber
Weight: 5 lb - 10 oz.
Sights: none
Item Location: La Vista, NE

Price: $649.99