#182 • Thompson/Center Contender Barrel - .222 REM - BARREL ONLY

Part of WINTER SPORTSMAN CONSIGNMENT AUCTION MONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH 6:30PM (live auction by Edinburg Auction Sales. Inc. )

Status: Available

Category: AMMUNITION AND ACCESSORIES

Thompson/Center | Contender | .222 Remington | 10" Octagonal Barrel | Leupold M8-2x Scope The Thompson/Center Contender is an American-made, single-shot, break-action firearm platform recognized for its interchangeable-barrel design and longstanding popularity among handgun hunters, target shooters, and firearms collectors. Introduced in 1967 and designed by Warren Center, the Contender became one of the most recognizable specialty handgun platforms of the late 20th century. One of the Contender's defining features is its interchangeable-barrel system, allowing owners to utilize a wide variety of calibers and barrel configurations on a single serialized frame. The original Contender barrels were offered in several lengths and chamberings, with the 10" octagonal barrel becoming one of the platform's most recognizable early configurations. This example is a Thompson/Center Contender 10" octagonal barrel chambered in .222 Remington, featuring a traditional blued-style octagonal profile and wood forearm. The octagonal barrel configuration is particularly appealing to enthusiasts of the original Contender design, offering the distinctive appearance associated with the platform's earlier production years. Introduced by Remington in 1950, the .222 Remington cartridge earned an outstanding reputation for accuracy and became a favorite among varmint hunters and competitive benchrest shooters. Often referred to as the "Triple Deuce," the cartridge enjoyed considerable success in precision shooting before the widespread adoption of the .223 Remington. The barrel is equipped with a Leupold M8-2x Extended Eye Relief scope, a fixed 2-power handgun optic designed specifically for use with extended-eye-relief handgun shooting positions. The Leupold M8 series is well regarded for its durable construction, optical quality, and traditional styling, making it an excellent complement to a classic Thompson/Center Contender barrel. Offered as a complete scoped barrel assembly with wood forearm, this lot provides Contender owners with an opportunity to add a classic .222 Remington octagonal barrel configuration to their collection. Specs Manufacturer: Thompson/Center Arms Model: Contender Caliber: .222 Remington Barrel Length: 10" Barrel Profile: Octagonal Finish: Blued-Style Finish Forearm: Wood Optic: Leupold M8-2x Extended Eye Relief Scope Scope Magnification: Fixed 2x Year of Manufacture: Exact Year Unknown; Early-Style Contender Barrel Configuration Compatibility: Thompson/Center Contender Platform; Fitment Should Be Confirmed for the Intended Frame Country of Manufacture: USA Condition Excellent condition. The 10" octagonal .222 Remington barrel presents in excellent overall condition with a bright, shiny bore. The wood forearm exhibits a few scratches consistent with previous handling and use. The mounted Leupold M8-2x Extended Eye Relief scope is included; its optical and mechanical condition have not been independently confirmed. Extras & Features Leupold M8-2x Extended Eye Relief handgun scope Scope mounting hardware Wood forearm An attractive Thompson/Center Contender 10" octagonal barrel chambered in .222 Remington, complete with traditional wood forearm and a desirable Leupold M8-2x handgun scope. Its excellent overall condition, classic octagonal profile, and popular precision-shooting chambering make it an appealing addition for Contender enthusiasts and collectors. BARREL AND SCOPE ONLY — NO FIREARM FRAME INCLUDED.