Thompson/Center Contender G1 Easy-Open Super 14 .35 Rem Single-Shot Pistol, 14-inch Heavy Barrel, Blued, Factory Engraved, Pachmayr Grip/Forend, Scope Base & Rings
This 1990s-era Thompson/Center Contender G1 Easy-Open Super 14 stands out with its factory-engraved cougar medallion and scrollwork on a blued steel frame, paired with a heavy 14-inch .35 Remington barrel. It features T/C's interchangeable-barrel system and a hammer-mounted rimfire/centerfire selector. Practical upgrades include Pachmayr rubber furniture, an installed scope base with rings, sling swivel studs, and a knurled hammer extension.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are areas of exterior wear that are noticeable on close inspection. The bore would benefit from a thorough deep cleaning.
What’s Included
- Scope Mount: Barrel-mounted scope base (installed)
- Scope Rings: Scope rings installed on base
- Grip: Pachmayr rubber finger-groove pistol grip with gold medallion (installed)
- Forend: Pachmayr rubber forend with gold medallion (installed)
- Sling Swivel Studs: Sling swivel studs installed on forend and grip butt
- Hammer Extension: Knurled hammer extension (installed)
The G1 Easy-Open Contender frame is blued steel with factory cougar medallion and scrollwork engraving on the sides. It uses a break-action, single-shot design with an external hammer and a capacity of one round.
The factory Super 14 barrel is a heavy-profile 14-inch steel tube chambered in .35 Rem. It is drilled and tapped, with a barrel-mounted scope base installed that occupies the rear sight position. A ramped front sight is present, and scope rings are installed on the base.
Ergonomics and handling are enhanced by a Pachmayr rubber finger-groove pistol grip and matching Pachmayr rubber forend, each with a gold medallion. Sling swivel studs are installed on the forend and grip butt, and a knurled hammer extension is fitted.
This U.S.-made G1 incorporates Thompson/Center's interchangeable-barrel system and the hammer-mounted rimfire/centerfire selector. It represents a 1990s configuration that pairs the engraved frame with the .35 Rem Super 14 barrel.