Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th
Lot 417:
Description
This lot features a Thompson/Center Impact!SB single-shot break-action muzzleloading rifle chambered in .50 caliber. The firearm is equipped with a 26-inch barrel featuring a Weather Shield silver-tone finish designed for corrosion resistance. The polymer stock and forend are finished in a Realtree Edge camouflage pattern and include a textured grip area for improved handling. The barrel is fitted with adjustable Williams fiber-optic sights, consisting of a green two-dot rear sight and a red front bead, and a black ramrod is secured in the under-barrel channel. Key markings include the model designation T/C IMPACT! SB on the top of the barrel and the serial number VUA8741 followed by a QR code on the left side of the receiver. The right side of the barrel is stamped THOMPSON/CENTER / SPRINGFIELD, MA. USA .50 CAL. while a safety warning regarding the use of black powder is present on the left side. The black rubber recoil pad is molded with the TC logo. This example is accompanied by its original factory box and a sealed package containing the safety and instruction manual. Note – As a black powder firearm, this item does not require a background check.
Condition report:
The rifle appears to be in brand new, unused condition, retaining its original factory packaging. The Weather Shield barrel finish is clean and free of visible oxidation or significant scratches. The Realtree Edge camouflage finish on the polymer furniture is vibrant with no noted chips or peeling. The fiber-optic sights are intact and bright. The action opens and closes smoothly with a tight lockup, and the trigger pull appears crisp, though the firearm has not been function-tested with live primers or powder. The bore is bright with sharp, well-defined rifling and no evidence of use.
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