^Lot 2362 4 SCARCE THOMPSON CENTER CONTENDER BARRELS.

All are near excellent in appearance and bore condition with "ROCHESTER, N. H." addresses. 1). Very early (late 1960's to early 1970's) 8" octagon 45 Colt / 410 barrel with short adjustable rear sight; front has permanently affixed tall Patridge blade plus round section with 8 ports to hold an external screw in choke (missing). Early 1 piece locking block and screw stud for early snap on forend. 2). Very early (late 1960's to mid 1970's) 8 3/4"" octagon 357 Mag. barrel with short adjustable rear sight; front has permanently affixed Patridge blade. Early 1 piece locking block and screw stud for early snap on forend. 3). Later 8" octagon 22 Hornet barrel with long adjustable rear sight; front has permanently affixed Patridge blade. Later 2 piece locking block and dovetailed base for screw attachment of forend. 4). Later 9" round (reduced diameter slightly forward of rear sight base) Custom Shop 22 CCM (Cooper Centerfire Magnum) barrel with long adjustable rear sight; front has screw attached Patridge blade. Later 2 piece locking block and dovetailed base for screw attachment of forend. Impressive assortment of shorter than standard 10" barrels in great condition. PROVENANCE: Estate of Groves Herrick. (02-25763-4/NW). $650-900.