Hey Gang,
I'm an Encore man but was in the local gun shop the other day and something caught my eye. Contender w/ a 7X30 Waters barrel. It has a 2X Simmons scope with Weaver base and off-brand rings. The price on the tag was $499 but the owner offered it for $450. I put a deposit on it and its mine for the time being.
This Contender has the cougar head on it with a scrolled frame around it and T/C in the upper corner. Appears to be easy-open as it opened pretty easily. I believe the serial number was in the 400,000s. Any idea on manufacture time? Is this a good one to get?
Also, I've read some recent posts here discussing pricing on the used Contenders. While the scope, base, and rings aren't worth much did I pay a little too much for this gun? It is in pristine condition - barrel, frame, and wood. The only marks on the wood that I could find were near the grip cap.
My plan is to pick up a .22LR barrel ASAP. I already have a .308 Encore pistol barrel so I'm not sure how much use the 7X30 will get but I've heard an awful lot of good things about it - maybe have to give it a try.
Thanks,
Ranger413
