Thompson/Center Contender Original Series .357 Maximum, 10" Blued Bull Barrel, Factory Engraved, Single-Shot Pistol with Scope Mount
This 1980s Thompson/Center Contender Original Series stands out with factory scroll and circular game-scene engraving on both sides of its matte gray/satin "coin" finished steel frame. It features a 10" blued steel bull barrel in .357 Remington Maximum with a target crown, an installed scope mount, and quality walnut furniture including an oversize target-style grip and a checkered forend. Made in the USA, it is the classic interchangeable-barrel Contender platform in a versatile chambering.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. The exterior shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, small blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What's Included
- Thompson/Center Contender Original Series single-shot pistol in .357 Maximum with 10" blued bull barrel
- Installed scope mount
The Original Series Contender frame carries factory-applied scrollwork with circular game-scene motifs on both sides, adding distinctive visual appeal that is correct for this era. The steel frame/receiver wears a matte gray/satin "coin" factory finish that complements the engraving and provides a striking contrast to the blued barrel.
The 10" steel bull barrel is round with a target crown and blued finish. It is fitted with a ramped front blade, and there is no rear sight installed. On the Contender platform, sights remain with the barrel when swapped.
This single-action, break-open design uses an external hammer and a trigger guard that doubles as the action-opening lever. The hammer-mounted firing-pin selector supports both rimfire and centerfire barrels, and the platform accepts interchangeable barrels. Capacity is one round.
Chambered in .357 Remington Maximum, it can also fire .357 Magnum and .38 Special in single-shot use. Handling is enhanced by an oversize walnut target-style grip with finger grooves and a metal grip cap, paired with a walnut forend featuring checkering.