June 18, 2018, 07:54 PM | #1 |
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Thompson Encore Hunter
Got a buddy that has this rifle with barrels in .308, 7mm Rem Mag and 500 S&W. He wants me to give him 1500.00 for it. I know why he's selling it so I'm more about helping him out rather than wanting the rifle. This model can also convert to a pistol. A 30-06 pistol would be interesting.
He sent me a picture of it and I'm going to go get it later this week. Interesting single shot rifle if nothing else. |
June 18, 2018, 09:05 PM | #2 |
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I have a couple different TC pro hunters. One in 444 Marlin and one 500 S&W. The 500 with 275 grain Corbon ammo really vaporizes watermelons. They are quality firearms for sure. Both mine have a Bellm no. 3 spring kit. Very very light trigger pull on both of them and much tighter lockup
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Conversion of an encore rifle, sold as a rifle to a pistol is a major felony. You need to verify the frame was sold as a pistol frame. I think you can ask TC to lookup the serial number and make sure they paid the federal tax for a pistol prior to sale. IMHO a legal mess. I think odds are no one would ever know. It is a risk I would not take. I mean a risk without checking out the frame in question. If I got it transfered as a pistol VIA an FFL, that would satisfy me. I guess.
As for the price. I think a new frame and stock is probably $4-500. They just ran a rebate sale. Barrels start at $350 each. It is only a fair deal if you actually want those exact barrels and willing to pay full/max price. Or you get a scope and some rings. If your friend needs a loan and you want to help, by all means - yes. Otherwise, I would want "my choice" or barrels for a price like that. |
June 19, 2018, 05:02 AM | #5 |
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bought one wit 4 barrels and 3 scopes. little cheaper than that ,the22 250 is a tack driver
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Might be a good deal !!!
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LineStretcher This is a fair retail price if these calibers interest you. As far as converting them to a pistol, The required furniture is pricey and not fun to shoot. I have hunted with lower calibers and presented a number of surprises. ….. Be Safe !!!
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I picked up the rifle today and it is pristine. The 500 barrel has 32 rounds through it, the 308 has 40 and the 7mm rem mag has zero. The 308 is a Thompson barrel while the 500 and 7mm are both match grade machine company (MGM) barrels. the 500 has iron sights and 308 and the 7mm both have weaver bases. Today, I can have barrels made for 650.00 each plus shipping.
I think the price I paid is on the upper end and I didnt haggle since I was helping a friend. I did tell him to take the money and pay me back when he could but his pride wouldn't let him do that. I cleaned it all up and oiled it for safe storage so if he ever wants it back he can have it. |
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Changed my mind, (I can do that can't I).. LOL.. I put the 7mm Rem Mag barrel on it and a mgm barrel matched full length Weaver style base. I have a setup that I put together that allows me to laser align bases to barrels. Sometimes I have to do a little machining on my mill but most of the time they're within my OCD tolerances. I developed my little system so I can swap scopes from rifle to rifle and still have a pretty good chance that they'll only take minor adjustments at the range. But I digress.
I already have a .308 that shoots very well and I have a .500 S&W Revolver that makes more sense to carry in Bear country than a single shot rifle. The only logical move was to put the brand new, never been shot, 7mm Rem Mag barrel on it and break it in. I also had a 100 rounds of new factory 7mm Rem Mag that I got from a buddy so, why the heck not use them. |
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