diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/contender.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/contender.dm
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..4d840a214b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/contender.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/contender
+	name = "Thompson Contender"
+	desc = "A perfect, pristine replica of an ancient one-shot hand-cannon. For when you really want to make a hole. This one has been modified to work almost like a bolt-action. Uses .357 rounds."
+	icon_state = "pockrifle"
+	var/icon_retracted = "pockrifle-empty"
+	item_state = "revolver"
+	caliber = ".357"
+	handle_casings = HOLD_CASINGS
+	max_shells = 1
+	ammo_type = /obj/item/ammo_casing/a357
+	var/retracted_bolt = 0
+	load_method = SINGLE_CASING
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/contender/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
+	if(chambered)
+		chambered.loc = get_turf(src)
+		chambered = null
+		var/obj/item/ammo_casing/C = loaded[1]
+		loaded -= C
+
+	if(!retracted_bolt)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cycle back the bolt on [src], ejecting the casing and allowing you to reload.</span>")
+		icon_state = icon_retracted
+		retracted_bolt = 1
+		return 1
+	else if(retracted_bolt && loaded.len)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cycle the loaded round into the chamber, allowing you to fire.</span>")
+	else
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You cycle the boly back into position, leaving the gun empty.</span>")
+	icon_state = initial(icon_state)
+	retracted_bolt = 0
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/contender/load_ammo(var/obj/item/A, mob/user)
+	if(!retracted_bolt)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You can't load [src] without cycling the bolt.</span>")
+		return
+	..()
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/projectile/contender/tacticool
+	desc = "A modified replica of an ancient one-shot hand-cannon, reinvented with a tactical look. For when you really want to make a hole. This one has been modified to work almost like a bolt-action. Uses .357 rounds."
+	icon_state = "pockrifle_b"
+	icon_retracted = "pockrifle_b-empty"
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diff --git a/icons/obj/gun.dmi b/icons/obj/gun.dmi
index 75f5005aa5..a548850ef9 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/gun.dmi and b/icons/obj/gun.dmi differ
diff --git a/polaris.dme b/polaris.dme
index d5724e9710..e6b605a99b 100644
--- a/polaris.dme
+++ b/polaris.dme
@@ -1911,6 +1911,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\projectiles\guns\launcher\syringe_gun.dm"
 #include "code\modules\projectiles\guns\projectile\automatic.dm"
 #include "code\modules\projectiles\guns\projectile\boltaction.dm"
+#include "code\modules\projectiles\guns\projectile\contender.dm"
 #include "code\modules\projectiles\guns\projectile\dartgun.dm"
 #include "code\modules\projectiles\guns\projectile\pistol.dm"
 #include "code\modules\projectiles\guns\projectile\revolver.dm"