Make: Thompson Center Arms

Model: Contender 2nd Gen

Serial Number: A10754

Year of Manufacture: 1985 - 1989

Caliber: None

Action Type: Break Action, Single Shot, Hammer Fired Pistol.

Markings: The frame is marked with the serial number, mountain lion scene, and the TCA roll mark on the front.

Stock Configuration & Condition: This contender has a two piece checkered wood furniture set with a Herrett style forend and capped right hand thumb shelf pistol grip. There are light handling marks throughout. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is sharp. Overall the stock set rates in Very Good to Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Armor Alloy

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is faint wear and from use and handling. The markings are clear. The screw heads are lightly tooled with strong slots. Overall, this Contender rates in at about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: This is a fame only.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Presentation case, forend, barrel pin.

Our Assessment: This Thompson Center Contender second-generation frame, produced between 1985 and 1989, features the rare and attractive Armor Alloy finish—a factory-applied satin stainless-style coating that was offered as a premium option for durability and corrosion resistance. Marked with the classic mountain lion scene on the sides and the Thompson Center Association (TCA) rollmark on the front, this frame is not only functional but collectible, especially for Contender enthusiasts seeking harder-to-find variants. The frame is paired with a sharp two-piece checkered walnut grip set featuring a Herrett-style forend and a right-hand thumb-shelf pistol grip cap. The wood furniture is in Very Good to Excellent condition with crisp checkering and only minor handling wear, showing care and preservation over the years. Mechanically, the frame locks up properly and includes its original barrel pin, making it ready to accept any compatible Contender barrel.

While no barrel is included with this offering, the presence of the factory presentation case, wood set, and original hardware makes this a perfect base for a custom build, display piece, or collector addition. For fans of single-shot precision pistols or those assembling a versatile multi-barrel setup, this Armor Alloy Contender frame offers both performance potential and rarity value in a beautifully preserved package.