Thompson Center Arms TCA Encore 7mm-08 Remington Rifle w/ Extra Barrels

SOLD FOR: $2525.01

LSB#: 221215AC001

Make: Thompson Center Arms (TCA)

Model: Encore Pro Hunter

Serial Number: 595447

Year of Manufacture: 2006 – 2012

Caliber: The installed barrel is chambered for 7mm-08 Remington. There are three additional barrels chambered for 20 gauge/3” Chamber, 20 gauge/3” Chamber rifled, .45-70 Government, and .50 Caliber (209 primer ignition), respectively.

Action Type: Top Break Single Shot Rifle

Markings: The top of the installed barrel is marked “ProHUNTER”. The left side of the installed barrel is marked “ENCORE”, “THOMPSON/CENTER / ROCHESTER NEW HAMPSHIRE” and “7mm-08 Rem.” The left side of the receiver is marked “ENCORE” with the TCA logo. The right side of the receiver is marked with the TCA logo and “PRO / HUNTER”. The TCA logo is repeated on the underside of the receiver, the grip cap and on either side of the buttstock. The Limbsaver logo is on the buttpad.

The Muzzleloader barrel is marked: “ENDEAVOR” on the top of the barrel. The left side of the barrel is marked “ENCORE”, “209×50 MAGNUM” and “THOMPSON/CENTER / ROCHESTER, NH. U.S.A.”. The right side of the barrel is marked with TCA’s two-line safety message.

The .45-70 barrel is marked: On the left side of the barrel, “ENCORE”, “THOMPSON/CENTER / SPRINGFIELD, MA, USA” and “45-70 GOV’T”. The barrel lug is marked “A7241766” and a QR code.

The 20 gauge shotgun barrel is marked: On the left side of the barrel, “ENCORE”, “THOMPSON/CENTER / SPRINGFIELD MA. USA” and “20 Gauge 3””. The barrel lug is marked “A7266201” and a QR code.

The 20 Gauge rifled barrel is marked: On the top of the barrel, “PRO HUNTER”. The left side of the barrel is marked “ENCORE”, “THOMPSON/CENTER / SPRINGFIELD, MA. USA” and “20 Gauge 3” Rifled”. The barrel lug is marked “A7284822” and a QR code.

Barrel Length: The installed 7mm-08 Remington barrel is 28”, Fluted.

Muzzleloader barrel: 28”, Fluted

.45-70 barrel: 20”, 21” with Muzzle Brake

20 gauge shotgun barrel: 26”

20 gauge rifled barrel: 28”, Fluted

Choke: This only pertains to the 20 gauge shotgun barrel. This barrel muzzle is threaded for choke tubes and is installed with a Turkey choke. Please note, no other choke tubes are included.

Sights / Optics: The installed 7mm-08 barrel has no provisions for iron sights. The top rear of the barrel is drilled, tapped and installed with a one-piece mount with integral rings holding a Leupold VX-2 3-9x40mm scope with a duplex reticle. The scope body has no notable wear or damage. The scope glass is clear.

Muzzleloader: The front sight is a blade holding a red fiber optic integral to a ramped mount fixed to the barrel above the muzzle. The rear sight is a U-notch leaf with green fiber optic dots flanking the notch installed on a fully adjustable mount fixed to the top rear of the barrel. Just rear of the rear iron sight, the barrel is drilled, tapped and installed with a DNZ mount with integral rings to accommodate an optic (not included).

.45-70 barrel: There are no provisions for iron sights. The top rear of the barrel is drilled, tapped and installed with a one-piece DNZ mount with integral rings to accommodate an optic (not included).

20 gauge shotgun barrel: The front sight is a blade holding a red fiber optic integral to a ramped mount fixed to the barrel above the muzzle. The rear sight is a U-notch leaf with green fiber optic dots flanking the notch installed on a fully adjustable mount fixed to the top rear of the barrel. Just rear of the rear iron sight, the barrel is drilled, tapped and installed with a one-piece mount and two rings to accommodate an optic (not included).

20 gauge rifled: There are no provisions for iron sights. The top rear of the barrel is drilled, tapped and installed with a one-piece DNZ mount with integral rings to accommodate an optic (not included).

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece Flextech synthetic featuring RealTree and RealTree Hardwoods camo, texturized forend with finger grooves, texturized pistol grip with finger grooves, a Monte Carlo style comb and Limbsaver buttpad. There is no notable wear or damage, just some light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 1/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad and 13 1/2” to the rear of the buttstock. There are no rips or tears in the buttpad. The stocks are in Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Matte Stainless or Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The installed 7mm-08 bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore is a 9 or 10 out of 10.

Muzzleloader barrel: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is a bit of persistent fouling in the grooves but no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, this bore is a 9 or 10 out of 10.

.45-70 barrel: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore is a 9 or 10 out of 10.

20 gauge shotgun barrel: The bore is bright with no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, this bore is a 9 or 10 out of 10.

20 gauge rifled barrel: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is some minor erosion toward the rear of the bore. In this writer’s opinion, this bore is an 8 or 9 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is no notable wear or damage on the receiver or any of the barrels, just a few light handling marks scattered throughout. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a padded steel case, the Leupold VX-2 3-9x40mm scope as described above, assembly tool and the additional barrels as described.

Our Assessment: In the 1960s, Warren Center developed an unusual break-action, single-shot pistol in his basement workshop that later became known as the Contender. Meanwhile, the K.W. Thompson Tool Company had been searching for a product to manufacture year-round. In 1965, Warren Center joined the K.W. Thompson Tool Company, and together, they announced Warren Center’s Contender pistol in 1967. Although it sold for more than comparable hunting revolvers, the flexibility of being able to shoot multiple calibers by simply changing out the barrel and sights and its higher accuracy soon made it popular with handgun hunters. As K.W. Thompson Tool began marketing Center’s Contender pistol, the company name was changed to Thompson/Center Arms Company. Then, in 1970, Thompson/Center created the modern black powder industry, introducing Warren Center’s Hawken-styled black powder muzzle-loader rifle. The Encore was released in 1983. The Encore uses a different trigger mechanism, designed to be stronger than the original Contender’s and to make the break-action easier to open. The Encore uses a considerably larger and stronger frame than the Contender, and accordingly, is found in over 86 cartridges – ranging from .22 Hornet to the huge .416 Rigby. This Encore rifle comes with a myriad of shooting options with its four additional barrels and extra scope rings. It retains almost all of its original finish and the barrel lock-up is tight. Please see our photos and good luck in your bidding! J. Ren

Thompson Center Arms TCA Encore 7mm-08 Remington Rifle w/ Extra Barrels
Thompson Center Arms TCA Encore 7mm-08 Remington Rifle w/ Extra Barrels