Mystery part

jpdavis423

February 28, 2014 08:45

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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  beantownshootah

  February 28, 2014 09:20

  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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  jpdavis423

  February 28, 2014 10:07

  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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  charliemeyer007

  February 28, 2014 10:19

  Looks more like a loading block to hold greased patch round balls for a trade rifle.

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  VonFatman

  March 01, 2014 04:18

  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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  TRAP55

  March 01, 2014 08:45

  Why don't you ask Ransom?
  http://www.ransomrest.com/contact.html

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  jpdavis423

  March 01, 2014 09:41

  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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  dfletcher

  March 01, 2014 20:18

  I'm wondering if it has anything to do with the T/C hinge pin?

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  perry shooter

  March 02, 2014 16:35

  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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  jpdavis423

  March 03, 2014 11:23

  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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  beantownshootah

  March 03, 2014 22:18

  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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