Apparently, I have died

Gary Reeder
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Monday, November 03, 2025, 12:29 (34 days ago)

Thompson Contender 500 Nitro Express (ONE OF A KIND) - 1 of 15 Thompson Contender 500 Nitro Express (ONE OF A KIND) - 2 of 15 Thompson Contender 500 Nitro Express (ONE OF A KIND) - 3 of 15 Thompson Contender 500 Nitro Express (ONE OF A KIND) - 4 of 15 Thompson Contender 500 Nitro Express (ONE OF A KIND) - 5 of 15 Thompson Contender 500 Nitro Express (ONE OF A KIND) - 6 of 15 Thompson Contender 500 Nitro Express (ONE OF A KIND) - 7 of 15 Thompson Contender 500 Nitro Express (ONE OF A KIND) - 8 of 15 Thompson Contender 500 Nitro Express (ONE OF A KIND) - 9 of 15 Thompson Contender 500 Nitro Express (ONE OF A KIND) - 10 of 15 Thompson Contender 500 Nitro Express (ONE OF A KIND) - 11 of 15 Thompson Contender 500 Nitro Express (ONE OF A KIND) - 12 of 15 Thompson Contender 500 Nitro Express (ONE OF A KIND) - 13 of 15 Thompson Contender 500 Nitro Express (ONE OF A KIND) - 14 of 15 Thompson Contender 500 Nitro Express (ONE OF A KIND) - 15 of 15
Guns International #: 103286215
Seller's Inventory #: #002

Category - Thompson Center Pistols - Contender - Thompson Center Pistols
Seller's Information
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Verified Seller
Seller: buckrogers69
Company: L&M
Member Since: 9/27/14
First Name: Larry
Last Name: Maier
State: Washington
Zip: 98682
Country: United States
Phone: (971) 801-5579
Fax:
Active Listings: 1
Total Listings: 34
Seller Type: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Money Order, Certified Check
Thompson Contender 500 Nitro Express (ONE OF A KIND)

Description:
THOMPSON CONTENDER 500 NITRO EXPRESS:
A good friend in Florida Gary Reeder passed away recently:

Gary Reeder Passed away on January 27, 2025. He is missed immensely but his legacy of faith, love, and Gary Reeder departed this world and joined our Savior Jesus Christ kindness lives on in all those who were blessed to know him.
Gary Reeder
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Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 17:05 (287 days ago)
drdougrx
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Thursday, November 14, 2024, 05:11 (286 days ago) Gary Reeder
He sent some of his custom guns to us to sell for them. I will get more into these guns in the next day or so but one is so rare that I wanted you to see it. And before I do remember these guns have been in storage for probably 20 years and we have not yet cleaned them up so look past the wear on the finish. This gun is based on the TC Contender frame. We built it for him in 1987 or '88. It is 1 of only 2 guns made in this caliber. He hunted with it at the Tellico Junction preserve taking a couple of big hogs.
ONLY 2 MADE ( #001 - #002 )

THE NUMBER #001 THOMPSON CONTENDER NITRO EXPRESS PISTOL WAS UNFORTUNATELY DAMAGED AT KUNTUCKY BALLISTICS DURING ITS RIGOROUS TESTING AS THE GRIP POST SNAPPED.
VIDEO FROM KENTUCKY BALLISTICS CAN BEEN SEEN ON U-TUBE

THE NUMBER #002 IS THE ONLY EXSISTING PISTOL MAKING IT THE ONE OF A KIND CUSTOM MADE THOMPSON CONTENDER NITRO EXPRESS ANYWHERE:
SEE PICTURES FOR BEST DESCRIPTION:
THIS PISTOL IS CUSTOM ONE OF A KIND: ( YES IT IS A 500 NITRO EXPRESS )

Manufacturer: Thompson Contender
Model: 500 Nitro Express
Serial Number: 346051
Barrel Length: 12
Bore Info: GOOD
Ejectors: SINGLE
Condition: As new
Metal Condition: GOOD
Bore Condition: GOOD
Barrels: GOOD
Barrel Type: PORTED
Action: SINGLE ACTION
Triggers: ADJUSTABLE
Finish: BLUED
Sights: DUAL ADJUSTABLE
Manufacture Date: 1987
Engraving: ENGRAVED
Case: Origal Box & Bag
Item Location: WASHINGTON
Proof:Nitro: NITRO
Proof:Black: BLACK
Grips: BLACK

Price: POR

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I had the listing pulled from Guns International

colleen reeder
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Monday, November 03, 2025, 12:34 (34 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

I also called the seller-
First Name: Larry
Last Name: Maier
State: Washington
Zip: 98682
Country: United States
Phone: (971) 801-5579

And I was told, "I have done my research"

The zip code is Vancouver, Washington State

Jim Taylor
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Monday, November 03, 2025, 12:50 (34 days ago) @ colleen reeder

Anyone in that area? Might find out something about that guy if need be.

And what would you expect out of Washington State.

SPB
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Monday, November 03, 2025, 13:57 (34 days ago) @ Jim Taylor

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There's good folks there. It's my old home state.

Jim Taylor
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Monday, November 03, 2025, 15:49 (33 days ago) @ SPB

Like most places, mainly the people are great. It's the government that needs its diapers changed.

But I know that's what you meant. :-)

Exactly!

SPB
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Tuesday, November 04, 2025, 07:06 (33 days ago) @ Jim Taylor

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He didn't answer when I called him.

IC
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Tuesday, November 04, 2025, 09:23 (33 days ago) @ colleen reeder

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Too bad Guns International didn't do theirs.

Greg
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Friday, November 07, 2025, 06:18 (30 days ago) @ colleen reeder

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YOU COULD AT LEAST HAVE TOLD ME!

Jim Taylor
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Monday, November 03, 2025, 12:47 (34 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

I am happy it weren't you!!

I didn't get memo either...

Gary Reeder
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Monday, November 03, 2025, 12:57 (34 days ago) @ Jim Taylor

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That's a Good Thing!

Jim Taylor
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Monday, November 03, 2025, 13:34 (34 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

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I missed that as well. Sorry. Glad they are wrong.

SPB
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Monday, November 03, 2025, 13:55 (34 days ago) @ Jim Taylor

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lol, I decided not to tell you!

WB
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Monday, November 03, 2025, 14:10 (34 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

I sent that guy a nice note telling him I just saw you in TN. Maybe others did as well. The next day the add was gone.

But you got a preview of how folks hope to capitalize on your hearty legacy. That in itself is a blessing. I hope to enjoy you lots more in the meantime!

Does that mean you can take a day off?

AlanT
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Monday, November 03, 2025, 14:31 (34 days ago) @ Gary Reeder

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Colleen has a list of honey dos

Gary Reeder
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Monday, November 03, 2025, 15:35 (33 days ago) @ AlanT

as long as my arm. She keeps telling me I am free labor. So I guess the answer is no.

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