Thompson/Center Contender

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Thompson/Center Contender
Thompson/Center Contender pistol
TypeBreak-action
Place of originUnited States
Production history
Designed1967
ManufacturerThompson/Center
Produced1967–2000
Specifications
CaliberVarious
ActionSingle-action
Feed systemSingle-shot
SightsVarious

The Thompson/Center Contender is a break-action single-shot pistol or rifle that was introduced in 1967 by Thompson/Center Arms. It can be chambered in cartridges from .17 Bumble Bee to .45-70 Government.