Thompson/Center Encore 28-inch Stainless 20 Gauge Fully Rifled Fluted Barrel, 3-inch Chamber, Heavy Profile, With Scope Base
This Thompson/Center Encore 20-gauge rifled slug barrel stands out with its 28-inch stainless, heavy-profile construction and fluted design. It is fully rifled, chambered for 3-inch shells, and includes a barrel-mounted cross-slot scope base. The barrel features dual forend screw pillars and Springfield, MA USA rollmarks, and is configured for Encore break-action single-shot frames with the correct underlug and extractor cut.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This barrel is in great shape overall and shows mild scuffs and light scratches from prior use and handling.
What's Included
- Barrel-mounted cross-slot scope base (installed)
Built for the Thompson/Center Encore platform, this barrel includes the correct Encore underlug/hinge block and extractor cut for use on compatible single-shot frames. There are no open sights, aligning it for use with the included cross-slot scope base.
The stainless steel construction with a matte/bead-blast finish offers a clean look. The heavy-profile, fluted design and 28-inch length provide a rigid platform tailored for rifled 20-gauge slug use.
The bore is fully rifled and the chamber is cut for 3-inch 20-gauge shells. The rifling is well-defined, and the bore condition is clean and well-maintained.
Additional setup details include dual forend screw pillars and Springfield, MA USA rollmarks. The top of the barrel is fitted with a cross-slot scope base, and there are no open sights.