Thompson/Center 22 Classic Benchmark .22 LR Semi-Auto, 18 in Bull Barrel, Laminated Beavertail Stock, Matte Blued
This Thompson/Center 22 Classic Benchmark stands out with its untapered 18-inch bull barrel and laminated hardwood beavertail stock. Factory features include an automatic last-round bolt hold-open, manual bolt lock, and a sliding safety with color indicators. It has no iron sights and comes with two-piece Weaver-style scope bases installed. Made in the USA, the barrel carries the Rochester, New Hampshire address.
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: There is light marring on the receiver. The left side of the cheek rest has a small chip. The buttplate shows scratches and marks from use and wear.
What's Included
- Thompson/Center 22 Classic Owner's Manual
- Two-piece Weaver-style scope bases (installed)
- One 5-round detachable box magazine
The Benchmark variant pairs a heavy, untapered bull barrel with a wide, flat beavertail forend to promote stability. The laminated hardwood stock also features a raised comb for consistent alignment, sling swivel studs, and a TC-logo buttplate. Length of pull is 14.0 inches.
Chambered in .22 LR, this semi-automatic blowback rifle feeds from a detachable magazine for a 5+1 capacity. It uses right-side ejection and includes both an automatic last-round bolt hold-open and a manual bolt lock. The polished bolt handle provides a smooth grasp.
Controls are straightforward and well-marked. A front-of-guard magazine release facilitates quick changes, while the manual safety slides fore and aft with red/green indicators for clear status at a glance.
The rifle wears a matte blued finish on the receiver and barrel. It is set up without iron sights and comes with two-piece Weaver-style scope bases already installed. Origin is the USA, with the barrel marked Rochester, New Hampshire.