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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 Ruger Old Army is a black-powder percussion revolver introduced in 1972 by the Sturm, Ruger company and manufactured through 2008. Models were made with a 7.5" and a 5.5 inch barrel. The Ruger Old Army revolver is unusual in that, unlike most percussion revolvers on the market, it was not based on a historical design but was a modification of Ruger's Blackhawk model, which was itself based upon the cartridge-firing Colt Peacemaker. The Old Army revolver accordingly inc …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThe Smith & Wesson Model 610 is a notable double-action revolver, distinguished by its chambering for the potent 10mm Auto cartridge. This six-shot revolver was originally introduced in 1990, manufactured on the robust N-frame—a framework akin to that used for the .44 Magnum Model 29 and the .357 Magnum Model 27/28. Its stainless steel finish and 5-inch barrel lend it both durability and precision. The revolver features a 1/8" pinned serrated ramp front sight paired wi …

Bryant Ridge's AnalysisThese pistols are original Italian made Beretta's that were used by Italian law enforcement agencies. Beretta's medium frame 8X series (models 81 through 87) features an open-top slide similar to the larger 9mm 92 models but utilizes a fixed barrel blowback action due to the lower power calibers employed. The various models are chambered for either .22LR, .32 or .380 Auto. These alloy frame double-action pistols feature an exposed hammer and a frame-mounted ambi safety wit …