Used Thompson Center Values 2026:
Every Model, Every Caliber.
Thompson/Center Arms was founded in 1965 by Warren Center and Kenneth W. Thompson in Rochester, New Hampshire. Acquired by Smith & Wesson in 2007. The Contender / G2 Contender single-shot break-action pistol and Encore series are uniquely modular — barrel swaps allow the same frame to fire dozens of cartridges from .22 LR through .45-70. Thompson Center production was discontinued in 2020 by S&W, then restored in 2022. The Compass and Compass II bolt-action rifles round out the lineup.
Get an Instant Valuation →Contender / G2 Contender Pistol
T/C's single-shot break-action pistol — interchangeable barrels for many cartridges.
Encore / Pro Hunter
T/C's larger-frame Encore — handles cartridges through .375 H&H Magnum.
Compass / Venture / Icon Bolt-Action
T/C's bolt-action centerfire rifle line.
Muzzleloaders
T/C's traditional and modern in-line muzzleloader line.
Limited Editions
T/C commemorative production.
