Thompson Center Contender G1 Carbine .223 Rem, 21 in Barrel, Blued/Walnut, Factory Cougar Engraving (1989)
This Thompson Center Contender G1 Carbine stands out with its factory "cat-side" cougar engraving on both sides of the frame, classic blued steel, and satin-finished walnut furniture. Chambered in .223 Rem with a 21-inch barrel, it features the G1 hammer-mounted firing-pin selector and the modular quick-change barrel system that defines the Contender platform. A Weaver-style scope base is installed on the barrel, and matching rings are included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal and wood surfaces show scattered small scratches and blemishes from prior handling. The bore is bright and clean; the rifling shows small blemishes.
What’s Included
- Scope rings
- Weaver-style scope base installed on barrel
The G1 frame carries the classic factory cougar motif on both sides, a hallmark of early Contender aesthetics. This carbine configuration pairs blued steel with a satin walnut Monte Carlo stock and walnut carbine forend, delivering a traditional look and solid handling. Length of pull is 13.5 inches, and a black rubber buttplate caps the stock.
Built in 1989 in the USA, this single-shot, break-open .223 Rem carbine has a 21-inch blued barrel and a capacity of one round. The front sight is a ramped post, and no rear iron sight is visible with the scope base installed, aligning the rifle for scope use with the included rings.
The Contender G1’s hammer-mounted centerfire/rimfire firing-pin selector and its modular quick-change barrel system allow the frame to accept a wide range of barrels. This example is configured as a .223 Rem carbine, combining compact handling with the well-known Contender interchangeability.
The action is single-action only, and the steel frame/receiver wears a consistent blued finish. The stock set features a pistol-grip profile and Monte Carlo comb for a steady cheek weld, complementing scoped shooting with the installed Weaver-style base and rings.