Thompson/Center Contender G1 Hot Shot .44 Magnum, 10-inch Ported Vent-Rib Barrel, Blued, Factory Cougar-Engraved Frame
This Thompson/Center Contender G1 Hot Shot stands out with its factory-engraved early G1 frame featuring scrollwork and a cougar head medallion, paired with a 10-inch .44 Magnum Hot Shot barrel. The barrel includes a vent rib, side ports, and a detachable Hot Shot choke, complemented by iron sights with an adjustable rear. Classic checkered walnut furniture rounds out this U.S.-made, blued steel single-shot pistol from the Contender line's early era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light scratches and blemishes are present, along with isolated patches of pitting on the frame.
What's Included
- Hot Shot choke wrench
- Thompson/Center zippered soft case with TC logo
The G1 Contender frame is factory engraved with scrollwork and a cougar head medallion motif on the receiver sides. Built on a blued steel frame and receiver, this example reflects the early Contender aesthetic and craftsmanship from the 1960s era in the United States.
The 10-inch .44 Magnum Hot Shot barrel features a vent rib and an adjustable rear notch. It is ported on the sides and fitted with a detachable Hot Shot choke, and the barrel is threaded to accept that choke system.
Furniture includes a checkered walnut target-style pistol grip and a walnut forend with diamond checkering. This setup provides the classic Contender profile with quality wood and steel throughout.
Markings include the barrel roll-mark "THOMPSON CENTER ARMS ROCHESTER, N.H. 44 MAG." The pistol uses the Contender's interchangeable barrel system typical of the platform, and this example is the G1 series in full-size configuration.