THOMPSON/CENTER ARMS CO., INC.

Previous manufacturer established during 1967, located in Springfield, MA until 2021. Previously located in Rochester, NH.
On Dec. 18, 2006 Smith & Wesson holding corp. announced that it purchased Thompson Center Arms Co., Inc. During late 2010, Smith & Wesson moved their production to its Springfield, MA facility. In May, 2021, Smith & Wesson announced its plans to sell the Thompson/Center Arms brand. All production ceased shortly thereafter.
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THOMPSON/CENTER ARMS CO., INC. Models

various rimfire and centerfire cals., current cals are .22 LR and .357 Mag., 12 or 14 (disc.) in. barrel, adj. sights, blued finish, walnut finger groove grip and forearm, replacement for the Contender model, will accept older Contender barrels w/o frame alteration, automatic hammer block safety with built-in interlock, hammer recocking w/o breaking open the gun, opening has been made easier, approx. 3 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 2002-2021.
.22 LR, .22 Rem., 5mm Rem., .218 Bee, .22 Hornet, .22 Jet, .221 Fireball, .222 Rem., .25-35 WCF, .256 Mag., .30 Carbine, .30-30 Win., .38 Spl., .357 Mag., .17 Ackley Bee, .17 Bumblebee, .17 Hornet, .17K Hornet, .17 Rem., .300 Whisper (new 1994), .30 Herrett, .357 Herrett, .357-44 B&D, 7x30 Waters, .32 H&R Mag., .32-20 WCF, 6mm TCU, 6.5mm TCU, or 9mm Para. cal., barrels are interchangeable, 8 3/4 (disc.), 10, or 14 in. barrel, hinged break open action, trigger guard action lever, blue, .44, .357 Mag., and .45 Colt available with detachable choke for hot shot cartridges, VR, 10 in. barrel available, 10 in. bull barrel, adj. sights, checkered walnut grip and forearm. Mfg. 1967-2000.
available in 13 cals. between .17 Rem. and .45 Win. Mag., 10 in. round barrel only.
7 cals. between .22 LR and .30-30 Win., similar to regular Bull Barrel, except has Armour Alloy II satin finish which is harder than stainless steel. Mfg. 1986-89.
.357 Mag. (disc.), .44 Mag. (disc.) or .45 Colt/.410 bore cal., 10 in. VR barrel only, adj. front and flip-up rear sight, internal choke became standard in 1985.
.45/.410 bore cal., internal choke, has Armour Alloy II satin finish which is harder than stainless steel. Mfg. 1986-disc.
various cals., 10 in. bull barrel. Mfg. 1993-2000.
.22 LR, .22 WMR (disc.), .22 Hornet (disc.), .22K Hornet (disc.), .222 Rem. (disc.), or .357 Mag. (disc.) cal., 10 in. barrel. Disc. 1998.
.22 LR cal. only, choice of 10 or 14 in. match barrel. Mfg. 1992-98.
.22 LR Match, .223 Rem., .30-30 Win., or 7-30 Waters cal., includes blue frame and 14 in. barrel w/o sights, 2.5-7X scope, composite grips and forend, Weaver style base and rings, pistol case. Mfg. 1998-2000.
13 cals. available from .17 Rem.-.45 Win. Mag. (disc.), 14 or 16 in. bull barrel only, special grips, beavertail forearm, adj. sight, 3 1/2 lbs. Disc. 1997.
various cals., choice of 14 or 16 in. barrel. Mfg. 1993-97.
5 cals. between .22 LR and 7mm Rem. Mag., similar to regular Super Contender, except has Armour Alloy II satin finish which is harder than stainless steel. Mfg. 1986-89.
various cals. between .22 LR-.45-70 Govt., wood grips with rear stippling, configurations include 14 or 16 in. bull (with or w/o VR) barrel, adj. sights, blue finish only. Mfg. 1999-2000.
similar to Super Contender, except only available in 14 in. barrel. Mfg. 1999-2000.
.223 Rem., .7-30 Waters, .30-30 Win., .35 Rem., .357 Rem. Max. (disc. 1994), .375 Win. Mag. (new 1992), .44 Mag., or .45-70 Govt. cal., special 12 (disc.) or 14 (new 1992) in. barrel with muzzle brake, 2.5 power scope with lighted reticle, walnut grip has nonslip rubber insert to cushion recoil, includes studs, swivels, sling, and deluxe carrying case, approx. 4 lbs. Mfg. 1990-97.
.22 LR cal. only, 10 in. octagon barrel, laser etched anniversary logo on receiver sides and barrel, checkered stock and forearm, limited mfg. in 1992 only.
cased set with 5 barrels including .22 LR, .22 WMR, .22 Jet, .22 Hornet, and .38 Spl. cal., 50 sets mfg. 1992 only.
various cals. between .22 LR and .480 Ruger (new 2002), walnut grip with finger grooves and forend, blue finish, 10 (disc. 1999), 12 (new 1999), or 15 in. barrel with adj. sights, VR barrel on .45 LC/.410 bore, hammer block safety with bolt interlock, 4-4 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 1998-2012.
.22-250 Rem., .223 Rem., .243 Win., .30-06, .308 Win., 7mm-08 Rem., .44 Mag., .45 LC/.410 bore, or .480 Ruger (mfg. 2003) cal., black synthetic finger groove grips and forearm, 12 (disc.) or 15 in. barrel. Mfg. 1999-2012.
.22-250 Rem., .270 Win., or .308 Win. cal., features 15 in. barrel w/o sights and 2.5-7X scope, Weaver base and rings, composite grip and forend, includes case. Mfg. 1998-2005, reintroduced 2010-2012.
various cals., similar to G2 Contender, except is stainless steel with black rubber grips, 14 in. barrel only. Mfg. 2006-2011.
various cals., 15 in. fluted stainless steel barrel, adj. sights, hardwood (disc. 2007) or rubber grips. Mfg. 2006-2012.
.223 Rem., or .308 Win. cal., 15 in. stainless steel drilled and tapped, fluted barrel, swing hammer, adj. sights, ambidextrous rubber grip with finger grooves and forearm, frame is etched with "Pro Hunter", 4 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 2015-2020.
.22 LR cal., 10 in. octagon barrel, steel sights, adj. rear and ramped blade front, checkered walnut grip forearm, engraved and gold plated anniversary logo on both side of receiver and barrel, includes walnut presentation case, blue finish, 15 1/2 in. OAL, 3 1/2 lbs. 500 mfg. circa 2017.
available in many rimfire and centerfire cals. between .17 Mach 2 (mfg. 2005-2009) and .45-70 Govt., interchangeable standard 24 or heavy 26 in. barrel, automatic hammer block safety, trigger guard opening lever, choice of black synthetic (new 1999), Realtree camo (new 2005), Realtree Hardwoods HD camo, or American walnut uncheckered forearm and Monte Carlo stock with pistol grip, adj. rear sight, approx. 7 lbs. Mfg. 1997-2012.
similar to Encore Rifle, except has black synthetic stock and forearm or Realtree/Realtree Hardwoods HD (new 2005) camo treatment, and is stainless steel. Mfg. 1999-2012.
.444 Marlin (disc. 2003), .450 Marlin, or .45-70 Govt. cal., 18 in. barrel with muzzle tamer, blue steel, black composite stock and forearm, fiber optic sights, drilled and tapped, 6 lbs., 10 oz. Mfg. 2002-2005.
.300 Win. Mag., or .308 Win. cal., includes 3-9x40mm scope, Weaver style base and rings, and hard case. Mfg. 2002-2005.
available in 15 cals. between .17 Rem. and .44 Rem. Mag., also .410 bore (3 in.), Contender action with pistol grip full stock and forearm, 21 in. interchangeable barrel, drilled for scope mounts, iron sights standard. Mfg. 1986-2000.
similar to Contender Carbine, except has Rynite stock and forend. Mfg. 1990-93.
various cals., 21 in. barrel, choice of walnut (disc. 1993) or Rynite synthetic stock. Mfg. 1993-2000.
single shot, top lever break open action w/interchangeable barrels, .22 Hornet, .223 Rem., .22-250 Rem., .243 Win., .270 Win., 7x57mm, .30-06, .308 Win., .375 H&H (new 1992), or .416 Rem. Mag. (new 1992) cal., 23 in. barrel, 6 lbs. 14 oz., checkered walnut stock, choice of medium or light sporter weight barrel. New 1983 and improved in 1987. Available in left-hand at no extra charge. Disc. 1992.
similar to Hunter Model, except features double triggers and upgraded walnut stock and forearm. Mfg. 1992 only.
same action as Hunter Rifle, except is supplied with 12 ga. barrel (field choke with 3 1/2 in. chamber or slug barrel with 3 in. chamber and iron sights) or 10 ga. barrel (3 1/2 in. chamber). Disc. 1992.
similar to Hunter Model, except stock has cheekpiece and forearm is checkered, stainless steel, double set triggers. Disc. 1986.
various cals., 28 in. fluted barrel only w/o sights, drilled and tapped, stainless steel, features recoil reducing Flex Tech stock and choice of black, Hardwoods camo, with or w/o thumbhole, 7 3/4 lbs. Mfg. 2006-2012.
.204 Ruger, .223 Rem., .22-250 Rem., or .308 Win. cal., single shot rifle, 28 in. fluted barrel, synthetic Flextech stock with 100% Realtree Max-1 camo coverage, recoil pad, scope base, 42 1/2 in. OAL, 7 3/4 lbs. Mfg. 2010-disc.
.22 LR cal., 19 in. barrel, synthetic stock with black, Realtree AP camo, or AP Pink camo, short LOP, designed for Youth, automatic safety, drilled and tapped, 3 lbs. Mfg. 2010-2012.
.45-70 Govt., .460 S&W, or .500 S&W cal., similar configuration to Encore Pro Hunter Predator, 20 in. fluted stainless steel barrel, adj. peep sights, features recoil reducing Flex Tech stock with or w/o thumbhole, Simms recoil pad, drilled and tapped, 34 1/2 in. OAL, 7 lbs. Mfg. 2010-2021.
various rimfire and centerfire cals., .30-30 Win. is only current cal., single shot rifle, compact, 23 in. blue or stainless steel (disc.) barrel, newer mfg. features manual firing pin selector allows shooting both rimfire and centerfire cartridges with safety position in the center, no sights, uncheckered walnut (blue finish only) or black composite (disc.) stock, drilled and tapped, blue or stainless steel (disc.) finish, 36 3/4 in. OAL, 5 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 2009-2021.
.243 Win., .30-06, or .308 Win. cal., 28 in. fluted stainless steel barrel, swing hammer, SIMS recoil pad, FlexTech stock and forend, 42 1/2 in. OAL, 7 1/2 lbs. Disc. 2021.
.22 LR cal., 20 in. match grade barrel with adj. fiber optic open sights, 5 shot mag., stainless steel action and barrel, black composite stock with Monte Carlo cheekpiece, 5 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 2004-2005.
.17 Mach 2 (mfg. 2006-2007) or .22 LR cal., blowback action, all steel construction, 5 (new 2003) or 8 (disc. 2002) shot mag., 22 in. match grade barrel with muzzle crown, adj. rear sight, blue finish, uncheckered Monte Carlo walnut stock, 5 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 2000-2009.
same action as Classic, 18 in. heavy target barrel, brown laminated hardwood Monte Carlo target stock, matte blue finish, 10 shot mag., no sights, receiver is drilled and tapped, 6.8 lbs. Mfg. 2003-2009.
.17 Mach 2 (disc.) or .22 LR cal., blue steel, 20 in. barrel, brown laminate or black composite stock, fiber optic sights, 6.25-7.25 lbs. Mfg. 2005-2011.
.22 LR cal., similar to Sporter, except with All-Weather stainless steel and black composite stock, 7 1/4 lbs. Disc. 2011.
.22 LR cal., 20 in. stainless or carbon steel heavy contour fluted, threaded barrel with button-rifling, 10 shot rotary detachable mag., Hogue overmolded textured polymer or Altamont laminated wood thumbhole stock, push-button safety, 6061 aluminum receiver, built-in Picatinny rail, stainless steel bolt, sling swivel studs, matte black or matte silver finish, 38 1/2 in. OAL, approx. 7 lbs. Mfg. 2019-2021.
.22 LR cal., 17 in. button rifled threaded barrel, 10 shot rotary detachable mag., green fiber optic front and adj. rear peep sight, OD Green, Realtree Edge, Mossy Oak Break-Up Country, TrueTimber Strata camo (new mid-2019), FDE with Black Grit (new 2020) composite stock or Hardwood stock (new 2020), push-button safety, aluminum receiver with stainless steel bolt and Picatinny style top rail, blue finish, 35 in. OAL, 4.4 lbs. Mfg. 2019-2021.
.22 LR cal., 17 in. stainless steel/carbon fiber barrel with muzzle brake, 10 shot rotary mag., Hogue overmolded textured thumbhole stock or blue, brown, or red hardwood laminated thumbhole stock, right-hand cheekpiece, push-button safety, 6061 aluminum receiver, built-in Picatinny rail, stainless steel bolt, sling swivel studs, 5.2 lbs. Mfg. 2020-2021.
12 (new 2004) or 20 ga., 3 in. chamber, action based on Encore pistol with trigger guard for barrel opening, 26 in. VR barrel with three choke tubes (Field model only, N/A in Slug or Turkey model), recoil pad. Mfg. 1998-2009.
12 or 20 ga. only, 3 in. chamber, 24 or 26 (20 ga. only) in. rifled barrel with fiber optic sights, walnut stock and forearm. Mfg. 2000-2005, reintroduced 2008-2009.
12 (disc. 2005) or 20 ga., 3 in. chamber, 24 in. smoothbore barrel with screw-in turkey choke tube, 100% Realtree Hardwoods (new 2003) or Advantage Timber (mfg. 2002 only) camo coverage, and fiber optic sights. Mfg. 2002-2011.
12 ga., 3 in. chamber, 20 in. barrel with turkey choke tube, composite stock with Realtree Hardwoods HD camo pattern, fiber optic sights. Limited mfg. 2005.
12 or 20 ga., 24 or 26 in. rifled bore barrel, adj. fiber optic sights, Flextech synthetic stock with 100% Realtree AP camo coverage, extra full turkey choke tube, 6 1/4-6 3/4 lbs. Mfg. 2010-2020.
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chamber, 28 in. fluted rifled barrel, drilled and tapped, engraved stainless steel frame, swing hammer, no sights, FlexTech stock with SIMS recoil pad, 7 1/2 lbs. Disc. 2021.
.22-250 Rem., .243 Win., .270 Win., .280 Rem., .30-06, .300 Win. Mag., .338 Win. Mag., .308 Win., .30 TC (disc. 2011), 6.5 Creedmoor (new 2010), or 7mm Rem. Mag. cal., medium or long action, black synthetic (medium action), Realtree camo (medium action), checkered American walnut (long action only), Classic Sporter style walnut (Icon Classic, new 2008), or choice of Ultra Wood pistol grip stock and forearm, 24 in. barrel, hinged floorplate on long action, cocking indicator, adj. trigger, detachable 3 shot mag. on medium action, interlocked bedding system, butterknife jeweled bolt handle, 60 degree bolt lift, Weaver style base, guaranteed to shoot 1 in. or less at 100 yards, approx. 7 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 2007-2012.
.204 Ruger (disc. 2017), .223 Rem., .22-250 Rem., .243 Win. (disc. 2017), .25-06 (disc. 2017), .270 Win., .280 Rem. (disc. 2017), .30-06, 6.5 Creedmoor (new 2017), 7mm-08 Rem., 7mm Rem. Mag., .270 WSM (disc. 2017), .300 WSM (disc. 2017), .308 Win., .30 TC (disc.), .300 Win. Mag., or .338 Win. Mag. (disc. 2017) cal., 22 or 24 in. match grade tapered barrel with 5R button rifling, fat bolt design, classic sporter black synthetic stock with Hogue overmolded panels on grip and forearm (disc. 2017) or Weathershield composite stock, detachable 3 shot mag., Weaver style base, adj. trigger, two position safety, blue finish, 7 lbs. Mfg. 2009-2019.
.204 Ruger, .223 Rem., .22-250 Rem., .243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor (mfg. 2010-2011), or .308 Win. cal., 22 in. heavy fluted barrel with 5R button rifling, fat bolt design with tactical style handle, classic varminter style brown synthetic stock with cheekpiece and beavertail forend, detachable 3 shot mag. with single shot adapter, Picatinny rail, adj. trigger, two position safety, sling swivel studs, 8 lbs. Mfg. 2009-2012.
.308 Win. or .338 Lapua cal., 5 or 10 shot mag., hand lapped stainless steel fluted barrel, carbon fiber tactical style stock with adj. cheekpiece, available in OD Green, Flat Black, or Desert Sand, Weather Shield finish on all metal, adj. trigger, Picatinny rail, tactical bolt handle, 12 3/4-13 3/4 lbs. Mfg. 2010-2011.
.204 Ruger, .243 Win. (new 2018), .223 Rem., .22-250 Rem., 7mm-08 (new 2018), or .308 Win. cal., 22 in. fluted barrel, 3 shot detachable box mag., adj. trigger, composite stock with 100% Realtree Max-1 or AP Snow (new 2012) camo coverage, Hogue panels, Weather Shield bolt handle, 6 3/4 lbs. Mfg. 2010-2019.
.22-250 Rem., .223 Rem. (new 2015), .243 Win., 7mm-08 Rem., or .308 Win. cal., similar configuration to the Venture, 20 in. barrel, detachable 3 shot mag., adj. trigger, black synthetic stock with Hogue overmolded panels on grip and forearm, 2-position safety, 1 in. adj. spacer, and short (12 1/2 to 13 1/2 in.) LOP, drilled and tapped, 39 3/4 in. OAL, 6 3/4 lbs. Mfg. 2012-2019.
various cals., short or long action, 22 or 24 in. 5R rifled barrel, 3 shot detachable box mag., adj. trigger, textured grip black synthetic stock with competition cheekpiece and removable stock spacers, drilled and tapped, 3 lug fluted bolt, right or left-hand action, matte blue finish, 7 lbs. Mfg. 2012-2018.
.204 Ruger, .22-250 Rem., .223 Rem., .243 Win., .270 Win., .300 Win. Mag., .308 Win., .30-06, 6.5 Creedmoor (new 2017), 7mm-08 Rem., or 7mm Rem. Mag. cal., 22 or 24 (Mag. cals. only) in. threaded barrel w/o sights, 4 or 5 shot rotary mag., adj. trigger, black composite stock with aluminum pillar bedding and textured grip panels, 3-position safety on rear of bolt, 3 lug bolt design with 60 degree lift, blue metal finish, 7 1/4-7 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 2016-2019.
.243 Win., .308 Win., or 6.5 Creedmoor cal., 20, 24, or 26 in. threaded, free floating, fluted barrel, 5R rifling, muzzle brake, 10 shot detachable box mag., PC adj. trigger, stock/chassis system with adj. cheekpiece and buttplate, Magpul M-LOK forend slots, Calwell bipod, 2-position safety lever, 20 in. MOA Picatinny-style rail, visible and tactile cocking indicator, includes soft gun case, matte black or FDE finish, 43 1/2-47 1/2 in. OAL, 11-12 lbs. Mfg. 2019-2021.
.243 Win., .308 Win., .223 Rem./5.56 NATO, or 6.5 Creedmoor cal., 16 1/2 in. barrel with 5R rifling and threaded muzzle, 4 or 5 shot detachable rotary mag., Generation II trigger, no sights, blued/black composite stock, extended buttpad/spacer, with or w/o Crimson Trace scope combo, 3-pos. safety, 6.5-7.5 lbs. Mfg. 2020-2021.
.243 Win., .270 Win., .300 Win. Mag., .308 Win., .223 Rem./5.56 NATO, .30-06, 6.5 Creedmoor, or 7mm Rem. Mag. cal., 21.6 (with 5R rifling) or 24 in. barrel with threaded muzzle, 4 or 5 shot detachable rotary mag., Generation II trigger, no sights, blued/black composite stock, 13.25 in. LOP, 3-pos. safety, with Weaver style bases or Crimson Trace scope combo, 7-8.5 lbs. Mfg. 2020-2021.
.243 Win., .270 Win., .308 Win., .223 Rem./5.56 NATO, .30-06, or 6.5 Creedmoor cal., 21.6 in. barrel with 5R rifling, 5 shot detachable mag., Generation I trigger, no sights, black composite stock, 13.25 in. LOP, with Weaver style bases installed, with or w/o scope combo, blued finish, 7-8 lbs. Mfg. 2020-2021.
.243 Win., .270 Win., .300 Win. Mag., .308 Win. Mag., .223 Rem./5.56 NATO, .30-06, .350 Legend, 6.5 Creedmoor, or 7mm Rem. Mag. cal., 22 or 24 in. barrel with 5R rifling, 3 shot detachable mag., Generation II trigger, no sights, black composite stock with Hogue panels, 13.5 in. LOP, Weather Shield Exterior, 7.3-7.5 lbs. Mfg. 2020-2021.