Hey guy's I was snooping around trying to find out what my 10" tender octagon barrel would be worth and I found a place that list a type II... Now whats difference and how do you tell a type I from a type II?

I'd like to sell or trade off my 10" octagon .22 LR and fund the purchase of a 10" .223 and have no idea what mine is worth. It's un scoped with adjustable iron sights.

Depending on condition, used tubes fetch around $150 + or -.

I've seen them run from $110 to $150. Did you check over on the Specialty Pistols forum?

Ed's might have one

Thanks guy's but whats the difference between a type I and a type II?????

Age?

There are eras in the T/C lineage where significant changes took place. We went from flat lug to stepped lug, from solid to split locking bolts, from hard to easy open, etc. There were even ejectors as well as extractors at one time. Not sure which would be considered type I or II, but neither is really worth any more than any other as far as value, other than what the buyer beholds.

Here is the information you need:

Type I
Term used to describe the very earliest of production Contender barrels (early 1967 to late 1967). These barrel are easily spotted by their "one line" company address and caliber designations. All Type I barrels are octagonal, have flat bottomed lugs, allen screw bolt retention and short style rear sights. To date, only six calibers are known to exist in this barrel type. They are 22LR, 22WRM, 22 Jet, 22 Hornet, 38 Special, and 357 Magnum. Type I barrels are known to exist in both 10 and 8 3/4 inch barrel lengths.

Type II
Designation given to the second style of octagonal Contender barrels (late 1967 to 1972). These barrels may be easily recognized by their two line address and caliber designations. Of further importance is the punctuation used between the "N" and the "H" used to abbreviate the words New Hampshire; both are followed by a period. (example - Rochester, N. H.). Type II barrels are also recognized by their flat bottomed lugs, allen screw bolt retention and short rear sights. Type II barrels exist in three lengths, 10 inch, 8 3/4 inch and 6 inch. These may also be found as "scope model" variations (w/o front sights). The largest selection of calibers exist within the Type II classification including all of the original 17 caliber offerings.

There are actually five types. Types I thru V. Information on other types can be found at: http://specialtypistols.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/387102585/m/1041006425




Mike

chiefs50,
Thank you for the information. I know it doesn't matter much on price for the barrel,i was just wondering what i had and how to tell.

Good info Mike ;-)

You're welcome. Glad I could be of service. I'm not sure who originally put that information together. I know that whenever I've needed information there was always someone willing to share their expertise with me. Forums like these are great, aren't they?

Mike

They sure are a world of information when your new to things and try'n to learn. BTW Mike,you have a PM also.

A world of trivia exists within the history of the T/C contender developement. Many of us appreciate it. Thanks, Mike!
Jimmy