Thompson/Center Contender G1 Super 12 .44 Rem Mag Single-Shot Pistol – Factory Engraved Bull Barrel with Pachmayr Grip
This factory-engraved G1 Contender pairs Thompson/Center’s classic switch-barrel frame with a heavy 12-inch bull barrel chambered in .44 Remington Magnum. The high-polish blued finish carries the original scrollwork and pouncing cougar logo, while an aftermarket Pachmayr Presentation Gripper rubber grip improves control. Collectible, customizable, and ready for precise single-shot performance, this Super 12 stands out for both its craftsmanship and its versatility.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling wear and several small surface scratches are present on the high-polish blued surfaces.
What’s Included
- Soft case
The original G1 Contender frame features factory scroll engraving on both flats, complete with Thompson/Center’s pouncing cougar emblem—a design discontinued in 2000 and now sought after by collectors.
Its Super 12 bull barrel is machined from carbon steel for added rigidity, helping the single-shot platform wring out the full potential of the hard-hitting .44 Rem Mag cartridge. The 12-inch length balances manageable overall size with increased velocity and sight radius.
Thompson/Center’s break-open action makes caliber swaps quick: remove the forend, pivot the barrel, and pin on another Contender barrel. A dual-position hammer selector lets you switch between centerfire and rimfire firing pins, broadening the system’s versatility even further.
An installed scope mount offers a solid base for optics, while the ramped front blade and fully adjustable rear sight provide reliable iron-sight alignment out of the box.
The Pachmayr Presentation Gripper rubber grip is a popular upgrade that tames recoil and supplies a secure hold, complemented by a durable composite fore-end.