Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this iconic single-shot pistol for a penny-start auction; this is the Thompson Center Contender!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Thompson Center
Model: Contender
Serial: 1251
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade with Ramped Base Front and Installed Leupold M8-2X Scope
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Pistol Grip with Thumb Rest and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot Pistol
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Thompson/Center Contender is a highly versatile single-shot break-open pistol (and carbine, when fitted with a shoulder stock) renowned for its interchangeable-barrel system and exceptional accuracy. Designed around a robust, modular action with a quick-change barrel hinge and secure locking mechanism, the Contender allows shooters to switch between a wide spectrum of calibers and barrel profiles—ranging from small varmint pistol rounds to full-power rifle cartridges—simply by changing barrels and the appropriate firing pin. Barrels are offered in a variety of contours (round, octagon, and bull), lengths, and sighting options (blade, ramp, globe, or full-length scope rail), and the action accepts either pistol grips or full stocks, making the platform equally at home on the silhouette line, in the varmint field, or on a plains game outing. Functionally, the Contender’s single-shot design encourages careful, deliberate shooting and rewards attention to load selection and fundamentals with outstanding inherent accuracy. The platform’s crisp single-action trigger, rigid barrel-to-frame lockup, and attention to barrel harmonics produce consistent shot-to-shot performance, while the wide aftermarket of precision barrels, stocks, and sights enables deep customization for specialized tasks. Celebrated by hunters, target shooters, and handloaders alike, the Thompson/Center Contender remains a compelling choice for anyone seeking a multi-caliber, precision-capable firearm that combines engineering simplicity with broad adaptability and enduring sporting utility.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Contender
Serial: 1251
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade with Ramped Base Front and Installed Leupold M8-2X Scope
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Pistol Grip with Thumb Rest and Forearm
Action: Single-Shot Pistol
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Thompson/Center Contender is a highly versatile single-shot break-open pistol (and carbine, when fitted with a shoulder stock) renowned for its interchangeable-barrel system and exceptional accuracy. Designed around a robust, modular action with a quick-change barrel hinge and secure locking mechanism, the Contender allows shooters to switch between a wide spectrum of calibers and barrel profiles—ranging from small varmint pistol rounds to full-power rifle cartridges—simply by changing barrels and the appropriate firing pin. Barrels are offered in a variety of contours (round, octagon, and bull), lengths, and sighting options (blade, ramp, globe, or full-length scope rail), and the action accepts either pistol grips or full stocks, making the platform equally at home on the silhouette line, in the varmint field, or on a plains game outing. Functionally, the Contender’s single-shot design encourages careful, deliberate shooting and rewards attention to load selection and fundamentals with outstanding inherent accuracy. The platform’s crisp single-action trigger, rigid barrel-to-frame lockup, and attention to barrel harmonics produce consistent shot-to-shot performance, while the wide aftermarket of precision barrels, stocks, and sights enables deep customization for specialized tasks. Celebrated by hunters, target shooters, and handloaders alike, the Thompson/Center Contender remains a compelling choice for anyone seeking a multi-caliber, precision-capable firearm that combines engineering simplicity with broad adaptability and enduring sporting utility.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
We strive to ship orders within the close of the following business day after payment and documentation is received.
Payment Details
We accept all forms of Payment including Personal Check, Business Check, PO Money Orders, Certified Check, Etc.
Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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About Us
From a small town hobby, to a leader in the investment and collector grade firearms industry. Bryant Ridge Firearms is here to offer the best in quality and customer service when you are looking to unload your collector grade firearm collection.
