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SpecificationsManufacturer: Thompson Center Model: ContenderCaliber: .32-20 Winchester Finish: Blue Barrel Length: 10" Bull BarrelOptics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Rear Action: Single-ShotMarkings: StandardImages …

SpecificationsManufacturer: Thompson Center Model: EncoreCaliber: .17 Remington Finish: Blue Barrel Length: 16" Barrel with Muzzle BrakeOptics/Sights: Picatinny RailStock/Grips: Black Synthetic with Checkering and Folding Bi-PodAction: Single-Shot Markings: StandardImages …

SpecificationsManufacturer: Thompson CenterModel: ContenderCaliber: .22 Long Rifle Finish: Stainless SteelBarrel Length: 10" Bull BarrelOptics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Rear Action: Single-ShotMarkings: StandardImages …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Colt Paterson reproductions began to appear in the early to mid-1960s, marked with MOFRA and the Double Diamond of Euromanufacture, indicating they were made by MOFRA di Mainardi A for Euromanufacture and imported by Replica Arms. The first Pietta-marked Paterson, produced for Navy Arms in 1969, is notable for its 7 ½” barrel, a rare configuration as most Pietta Patersons feature 9” barrels and lack a loading lever. Uberti started manufacturing Paterson revolvers in 19 …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Ruger No. 1 is a single-shot rifle with a hammerless falling-block action in the Farquharson style. It was introduced and manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. in 1967. To load ammunition and cock the rifle, an underlever is used to lower the breechblock. While commenting on his work at Ruger, Lenard Brownell said about the No. 1, "There was never any question about the strength of the action. In testing it, I remember how much trouble I had trying to tear it up. In f …