Basic Firearms Tutorial #14: Thompson/Center Contender

Originally uploaded to YouTube on 2 january 2017.

This video demonstrates the basic operation of the Thompson/Center Contender single-shot pistol. These instructions should also apply to the Encore and Pro Hunter.

UPDATE: If you're looking for a disassembly/reassembly video, this one should do:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NajxUpGhuFQ

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Thompson/Center Arms:
https://tcarms.com

Serial number charts:
http://www.handgunhunt.com/tech/t1/index.html
https://www.gunandgame.com/threads/thompson-contender-manufacture-dates.164099/

Thompson/Center Association:
http://www.thompsoncenterassociation.org

International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association:
http://ihmsa.org

Some makers or sellers of standard and custom barrels:
http://www.eabco.com
http://www.thompson-barrels.com
https://matchgrademachine.com
http://www.bellmtcs.com

A-Zoom snap caps:
http://www.azoomsnapcaps.com/home/