Thompson/Center Arms Begins Shipping ICON ™ Rifles

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Industry Contact: Matt Rice Blue Heron Communications (800) 654-3766 matt@blueheroncomm.com Thompson/Center Arms Begins Shipping ICON " Rifles ROCHESTER, N.H. (October 8, 2007) -- Thompson/Center Arms, a Smith & Wesson company, announced today that it has begun shipping the ICON rifle. Engineered as an entirely new bolt- action platform, the ICON incorporates several unique features developed to provide sportsmen with the accuracy, reliability and durability needed in the field and in competition.

First introduced by Thompson/Center at SHOT Show 2007, the ICON is the company 9s first bolt- action centerfire rifle. Developed with input from master gunsmiths, tactical shooters and hunters, the ICON features a solid yet smooth action designed to enhance long-range capabilities. Combining balance with versatility, the ICON incorporates several innovative features including a uniform bedding block, an interchangeable bolt handle with 60-degree lift, an adjustable trigger and a 5R rifling design that enables long-term accuracy and consistency.

The first models of the ICON are chambered in .22-250, .243, .308 and the new .30 TC (Thompson/Center) cartridge. Featuring a 24-inch, match grade polished blue barrel, the ICON is standard with a 60-degree chamfered crown for increased accuracy and durability. cOur goal when developing the ICON was to manufacture ... more. less.

a new breed of bolt-action rifle, d said Gregg Ritz, President of Smith & Wesson Hunting. cBy incorporating several innovative features, we have designed the ICON to deliver superb balance and stylish good looks in a practical and extremely capable long-range firearm. The addition of the ICON rifle to our diverse portfolio of hunting products allows consumers the opportunity to own a bolt action rifle that delivers the quality and accuracy that has become synonymous with the Thompson/Center name. d Innovative features available on the ICON include: the Interlock " bedding system, which provides a rigid and stable platform for securing the barreled action to the stock; a solid-top CNC machined receiver with integral Weaver-style rails in front of and behind the ejection port; a polished steel cocking indicator; a full-diameter, three lug bolt with skeletonized shroud; two position safety; bolt lock; external adjustable trigger; classic style American walnut stock with 20 lines-to-the-inch, borderless cut checkering; and a three-round, single stack detachable magazine. About Thompson/Center Arms and Smith & Wesson Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation is parent company to Smith & Wesson Corp., one of the world 9s largest manufacturers of quality firearms and firearm safety/security products. Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation is also the parent company to Thompson/Center Arms, Inc., a premier designer and manufacturer of premium hunting rifles, black powder rifles, handguns, interchangeable firearms systems and accessories under the Thompson/Center brand. Smith & Wesson also licenses shooter protection, knives, apparel, and other accessory lines. Smith & Wesson is based in Springfield, Massachusetts with manufacturi ng facilities in Springfield, Houlton, Maine, and Rochester, New Hampshire. The Smith & Wesson Academy is America 9s longest running firearms training facility for law enforcement, military and security professionals. For more information on Smith & W esson, call (800) 331-0852 or log on to www.smith-wesson.com . For more information on Thompson/Center Arms, log on to www.tcarms.com .

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