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Thompson Center Thompson Center Contender .45-70 Govt 14-inch

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Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Contender barrel chambered for the .45-70 Government, bringing the power of a classic lever-action rifle cartridge to a single-shot pistol. The .45-70 in a 14-inch Contender barrel produces significant energy for large-game hunting.

Type: Pistol

Action: Single-Shot

Caliber: .45-70 Government

Capacity: 1

Year introduced: 1970, USA

Weight: 60 oz

Overall length: 18"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: Hunting, Big Game, Long Range Handgun