Thompson Center T/C Contender Super 14 .223 Rem Single-Shot Pistol with 14" Bull Barrel and 2.5RP Pistol Scope
This Thompson Center T/C Contender Super 14 is a break-open, single-shot pistol chambered in .223 Rem. It features the Super 14 steel barrel with a round heavy/bull profile, a blued/dark finish, and factory-style markings including "SUPER 14" and ".223 REM." This example includes a mounted pistol scope marked "2.5RP," an installed top-of-barrel scope base/rail, and wood furniture with a finger-groove pistol grip.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes present, with scratches visible on the forend. The bore is clean and shiny.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What's Included
- Hard case with embossed "TC" monogram
- "Making Your Contender Perform!" manual/booklet
- "Important Instructions on the Use and Care of the Contender" booklet
- Black pistol scope (mounted; marked "2.5RP"; gold circular logo)
- Top-of-barrel scope base/rail (installed; two visible fasteners)
Built on the Contender platform, this pistol uses a break-open single-shot action with a single-action trigger and an exposed hammer. It is configured with a 14" Super 14 barrel in .223 Rem and a 1-round capacity.
The steel barrel and steel frame are finished in a blued/dark finish, matching the receiver. The barrel is marked "SUPER 14" and ".223 REM," and the firearm bears "THOMPSON CENTER ARMS, ROCHESTER, N.H." markings.
Wood furniture includes a wood pistol grip with a finger-groove profile and a wood forend secured with two screws. This example also features decorative scrollwork engraving, including a circular field with a stylized figure motif that is not marked.
This pistol is equipped with a mounted optic and rail. The pistol scope is marked "2.5RP" and shows a gold circular logo, though the brand is not legible with certainty.
Country of origin is the United States, and the era is noted as the 1970s. The year of manufacture is stated as 1978, with a note that it may conflict with published serial tables (1979 range), and the observed serial number on the frame is 153428.