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Mystery part

jpdavis423jpdavis423 Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
edited March 2014 in Ask the Experts
Does anyone know what this is? I just bought a used Ransom Rest and this was in the box in an envelope marked T/C. It is made of aluminum, is 2" x 2" x 0.625" thick. The 4 holes are also 0.625" in diameter.

Thanks,

Jeff

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    beantownshootahbeantownshootah Member Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    T/C = "Thompson Contender"?

    That's just a "WAG".

    Edit: Really, I don't think this is some sort of "state secret". Its probably a semi-optional part, and instead of speculation probaby worth a phone call:

    http://www.ransomrest.com/contact.html

    I'd be surprised if a few minutes on the phone with Ransom didn't yield a good answer. I also just shot them an email on this and if/when I get a response, I'll post it here

    quote:Originally posted by jpdavis423
    I wasn't sure it is/was a Ramsom part. Please see an earlier post, somebody is already contacting them.

    Jeff


    That "someone" is me, but it really "should" be you. Even if this isn't an original Ransom part, if it gets used in conjunction with one of their products, its still pretty likely they can identify it.
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    jpdavis423jpdavis423 Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I figured the T/C was for Thompson Contender but I don't think this is a T/C part. The "T/C" was hand written on the envelope.
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    charliemeyer007charliemeyer007 Member Posts: 6,579 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Looks more like a loading block to hold greased patch round balls for a trade rifle.
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    VonFatmanVonFatman Member Posts: 53 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I too have a Ransom Rest and the same part came with mine (purchased used). And yes, included with my rest was a set of T/C inserts.

    The mystery remains.

    Bob

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    TRAP55TRAP55 Member Posts: 8,270 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Why don't you ask Ransom?
    http://www.ransomrest.com/contact.html
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    jpdavis423jpdavis423 Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I wasn't sure it is/was a Ramsom part. Please see an earlier post, somebody is already contacting them.

    Jeff
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    dfletcherdfletcher Member Posts: 8,162 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I'm wondering if it has anything to do with the T/C hinge pin?
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    perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,390 ✭
    edited November -1
    I have been using a Ransom rest for over 40 years and bought a number of them from retiring Bulls-Eye shooters to sell to new shooters . IMHO the only way to work up Match grade pistol Loads .Out of the dozen or so I have owned and sold an more than 10 different Grip inserts .
    "NEVER A TC." I have never seen an item like the pictured one .
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    jpdavis423jpdavis423 Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    He is the response from Ransom:

    "That is the adaptor that is required to use the TC grip, When you take the grips off, there is only a small stub, this screws on the stub in order for the grip to fit on and hold.
    Sandy"
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    beantownshootahbeantownshootah Member Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by jpdavis423
    He is the response from Ransom:

    "That is the adaptor that is required to use the TC grip, When you take the grips off, there is only a small stub, this screws on the stub in order for the grip to fit on and hold.
    Sandy"



    Yup.
    That's the response I got as well:

    quote:I just emailed one guy regarding this. When you take the grips off the TC there is only a small stud. This adaptor screws on the stub. This is required in order to have something for the grip to hold on to.
    Sandy
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