Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter Katahdin Single-Shot Rifle, 500 S&W Magnum, 20 in Heavy Fluted Stainless Barrel
This Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter Katahdin is a break-action, single-shot rifle chambered in 500 S&W Magnum with a 20-inch heavy fluted stainless barrel. It features the switch-barrel Encore platform, a top-mounted break-open lever, and an external hammer with a knurled extension spur. The Katahdin configuration includes practical iron sights and a durable stainless/synthetic build, with a 15-inch length of pull and factory drilling and tapping for optics. The frame marking "MFG BY S&W SPFLD. MA" places production in the Smith & Wesson ownership era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present.
What's Included
- Thompson/Center Encore Pro Hunter Katahdin single-shot rifle (500 S&W Magnum, 20 in heavy fluted stainless barrel)
The Katahdin configuration centers on a 20-inch heavy-contour, fluted stainless barrel with a 1:20 right-hand twist and an unthreaded muzzle. The barrel is drilled and tapped for optics and pairs with a matte stainless receiver for a cohesive, corrosion-resistant setup.
Controls are straightforward and robust: a top-mounted lever opens the break-action, and an external hammer with a knurled extension spur offers positive control. The single-shot, single-action design keeps operation simple and reliable, with a capacity of one round.
Iron sights are ready to use out of the box, combining a Williams adjustable aperture rear with a ramped green fiber-optic front. This sight picture is quick to acquire and easy to fine-tune for precise shooting.
The rifle wears a black synthetic stock and matching forend. Stock features include a pistol-grip shape, raised comb, ventilated recoil pad, and sling swivel studs. Length of pull measures 15 inches. Built on the switch-barrel Thompson/Center Encore platform and made in the USA, this example carries a frame marked "MFG BY S&W SPFLD. MA" from the Smith & Wesson era.