This is an original antique circa 1875-1880 double-barreled shotgun with original 18 inch barrels commonly known as a "coach gun". Side-by-sides are among the most elegant and classic of all shotguns. Each hammer is cocked individually. Slide rack intimidation is now a thing of the past but a strobe light, green laser, and 14 quick rounds of buckshot is pretty damn intimidating!! and RR Thurston Gun #: 928505970 Seller: HunterOneTrigger $800.00 Full Details 79 Image (s) 12 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotguns - Guns For Sale I have shot this gun and I have to say it handles extremely well. For home defense Good high brass or even low brass bird shoot like #6 or even 7 1/2 works great because you are most likely at point blank to across a room at most. 1822. Total quality made about 1000. I will also say this, I tell my wife to keep shooting till she no longer feels threatened. Bright shiny bores. Home Our Collection Contact About Antique Firearms . An interesting, spuriously signed, silver mounted, 24-bore double-barreled, flintlock Sporting Gun, ca. Westley Richards boxlock with very nice nitro proofed Damascus 30" barrels and gun weighs only 6 lbs.! Something went wrong. But then again not everyone can afford or has one, OR CAN GET ONE. The double barrel allows for a simpler (and faster weapon back to target with PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, AND MORE PRACTICE) reload than most any handgun with less practice and will allow with quick follow up shotsshooting from the hip can and should be learned. Featuring chokes that will bring success in the uplands as well as the modern stock dimensions. 12 Gauge Shotgun Barrel Shells Hunter Don Applegate Handmade Steel Belt Buckle, PARKER DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN..TAKEDOWN/EXPLODED VIEW..(971BB), Finned Shotgun Intake Air Hood Scoop For Dual 4 Barrel Carbs with 5 1/8" neck, George III Cup Antique Georgian Double Barrel English Sterling Silver 1770, Sculpture Table Lamp MOUNTAIN Lodge Pheasant Feather Double Barrel Shotgun Bird. This is a neat little bead-sighted shotgun that handles well. The recoil is light, and the shotgun handles quickly and gets on target fast. Lock plate has "J. Cooper" and some light engraving which is all visible. Id trust it at inside-the-house ranges, and the reduced recoil could be beneficial to people whod struggle with the recoil of buckshot. I note that she has bushed firing pins, a higher grade feature. GunID: 4765. This gun can also be had as an over-under in a configuration that is similar to the excellent Stoeger Condor Outback shotgun with its distinctive nickel receiver and barrels against black walnut furniture. It is a Wells Fargo double barrel 12 gauge shotgun. Stoeger Coach Guns single and double trigger shotguns are based on the Old West stagecoach guard's shotgun of choice. Im a big fan of the Coach gun. The long stock we can easily arrange to be made to your personal LOP of course. While it shoots great, the best aspect of this shotgun is the feel and the nostalgia. Heres hoping the semi-auto TAC-13 makes a return when the Remington firearms brand gets up and running again. *This has great choking for upland game, wood cock, and grouse. That said the the image of a side by side should make any unfriendly take a step back without a word being spoken. While nostalgia has often drawn me to the acquisition of firearms, and the old side-by-side external hammer shotgun has certainly done so (to the tune of having a few in my collection), for real life tactical applications I much prefer the pump shotgun. Light weight, long barreled, tight, field ready. New Gun Listing Notifications, Click anywhere on the large image below to zoom in, or use the Built on a unique but 100% trigger plate action this is a gun that I have always been intrigued with. Weight: 7 Lbs. It would be gone if properly oil finished. Thanks! It is politically correct and legal where other types of long guns are not. shotgun/rifle. By the time messengers for Wells Fargo & Co. were running the route from Tipton, Missouri, to San Francisco in 1858 laden with passengers and gold, that fact hadnt changed much from the Robin Hood days. Pheasant? With my Kel Tec KSG equipped with light and laser..and 14 rounds of whatever 12 gauge load I can rack, the rig is definitely a pee bringer. Whether or not you can handle it is another story. One has to use what they have in their hand. $600.99. When ever the subject comes up of which loads are best as defensive loads, the argument can get pretty heated. I estimate this gun was built shortly after 1909. Some of the side-by-side shotgun manufacturers that we carry are: Mossberg , CZ USA, and Stoeger. Add to Wish List . Like the double-barrel version, the Triple Threat accepts Rem choke tubes, allowing for a different choke on each barrel, if desired. Hammers have half cock safety feature, but no other manually operated safety. Some may have limited working action but these are primarily hand props that are just for looks. He was kicking a blowdown (fallen tree) and instead of a rabbit, up pops a bear. This is a very nice little English boxlock with very nice barrels and plenty of choke which is good if you want it or can be opened to anything you would like. Rococo style carving on the stock. . Plain grain straight stock wood is in nice condition, 29-1/2 inch barrel. On this type of gun that would not be horribly expensive. A bargain for them! This is from my personal collection, and I often referred to this gun as my "Hammer head shark" gun! It was easy to handle and there wasnt much that could go wrong as long as the ammo was good. WANTED! Saw a Stoeger stagecoach for sale at the local gun store and immediately recognized the superior home defense qualities. Sale! My wife knows how to use, though the recoil is pretty rough in the 12 gauge model. These are short-barreled, side-by-side Ithaca shotguns that were easy to bring to bear and shoot while inside the drivers box. They were nimble, simple, hearty, and while they only hold two shots, they were powerful ones. 509 -665 -7675. yes , my coach gun is a 12 with 000 buck, yes its great, range loads are Aurqila shorty slugs. I would think 18 or 20 pellets (27 in 12 ga 2.75). This great English boxlock has been given a new life with newer barrels by esteemed Scottish gunmaker John Dickson and Son. Check out the great stock dimensions and chokes on this very well-made English double with elegant 30" barrels. Being able to point and shoot at a threat quickly and with devastating effect remains a goal of all self-defense firearms, and a short-barreled shotgun is still a great tool for the job. Major and minor roadways have always been prime places for folks to get robbed by various forms of bandits. This article was originally published in the Tactical Life Aug/Sept 2021 issue. Editors note: This post was originally published in December of 2016. Its the kind of gun that could make someone get into Cowboy Action Shooting, and its the exact kind of gun those shooters seek. But why limit yourself to two shots when you can have three? Looking from the muzzle end I see in 6-8 inches some light pitting which could be removed with a back bore but I would not bother as it is very minor. Besides, if two loads of buck doesnt get you to cover for a quick reload youve stood there too long and if I need a force equalizer, Id go with my Saiga 12 with drum. I also have a Stoger IGA Coachgun in 12ga for home defense. Beautiful gun with burled walnut stock and engraving on the side plates. 65 overall with 60 smoothbore round .80 caliber barrel with British proofs at the left breech. Beautiful hardwood stock was a bonus. The double-barrel shotgun is an excellent all-around shotgun for defense use and ideal for many of us. Certainly #4 would be good. Add to Cart . Actually, that says it all as it is a beautiful gem of the quality we would expect from Woodward. And with self/house defense laws as they have become in recent years in many states, there is absolutely no need to warn the intruder. Found this post and thought that everyone would like to know that #7 1/2 birdshot is very deadly at ranges measured in inches, not yards. Very devastating and absolutely lethal. Among a few high-tech variants in 20-gauge slugs, this loading offers formidable effect at ranges longer than 25 yards. Side-by-side shotguns are often used in Cowboy Action Shooting competition. This Kerstan marked example is a double Kerstan bite on a horizontal profile. Antique 10 Gauge Parker Hammer Shotgun with Damascus Barrels VERY NICE! Cimarron 1878 Coach Gun 12Ga. Either way, racking the slide= STUPID MOVE! My home defense is #3 buckshot in 20 ga in a shortened but vent rib Mossberg. For personal defense, the double-barrel handles quickly and points well. While the 12 gauge is usually thought of as the standard in protective shotguns, the 20 can do just fine. I also have a couple of just legal single shot 20s stashed in corners. Rifle, Shotgun Back & Saddle Scabbards - Old Trading Post Good condition antique Belgian 12 gauge double barrel shotgun that is marked "W.M. with original 2 3/4" proofs ~ This is a very sound and tight gun that is ready for you and your 2 3/4" shells, William Powell and Son ~ A very basic but well made and high condition English double, H. S. Greenfield 12g Birmingham boxlock in excellent original condition ~ Long LOP and zero cast, Midland of Birmingham England ~ A very nice 2 3/4" proofed gun, Westley Richards Gold Name boxlock with nitro proofed 30" Damascus barrels. I prefer the #4 buck to 00. The condition is quite good although there is some light pitting in each bore. Barrel length, regardless . Original, English Engraved ROBINSON & SON Antique ~7 Gauge Shotgun Fowler PERCUSSION Large Bore FOWLING Piece .90 Caliber Here we present an antique L. Robinson & Sons Large Bore Fowling Piece. With 12 gauge or smaller inserts this gun might lend itself to be a good gun for the vintager sporting clay course as the weight and stock dimensions are good. Shooting in off hand/ weak hand, hip, etc. Cond. And not as expensive as some of the other big brand name ammo. Cimarron 1878 Coach Shotgun | Sportsman's Warehouse Bores are great, excellent rifling in the rifle barrel. Try it with the 410 in a judge and it will scare you how bad an idea this is. The gun didnt do great on clays, but I can attribute that almost entirely to the shooter, not the gun. I really appreciate the Prince of Wales semi pistol grip. Rosson was a great maker in Norwich England on Rampant Horse street. Rack the slide and the perp now has more tactical information about you than you have about him. Even with a tactical carbine, it takes PRACTICE,PRACTICE,PRACTICE including FTF FTE, etc., developing muscle memory and changing magazine skills/ drills. What is not to like? Thus making their own coach guns. Double-Barrel for Defense For personal defense, the double-barrel handles quickly and points well. Required fields are marked *. I took it to the range with a couple of men from my church. Rare Jenks carbine with tape primer ignition system Manufactured from 1847-48. Rare Find. PULL! on the other hand, i loved my dads MOSSBERG 12 gauge pump, with a POLLY choke, for everything else. Built about 1898 this gem can be shipped direct. *Note this grade features a Purdey style hidden third bite. Antique (Pre 1899) Shotguns Misc. For Sale - GunsAmerica 10 1/4-11 1/2 rifle-caliber carbine is superior in every way. When I took it to the range the first time, I found myself wishing I could have pushed through batwing doors with this little time machine of a shotgun. Original American Double Barrel Hammer Stage Coach Shotgun- Circa 1875 One of those guns I will never sell. I really like this grade of Evans boxlocks as they feature extra's like double sears (an extra for safety on both barrels), extra high-grade engraving, and wood. But otherwise , thank you for the very technical legal advice as Im sure its a benefit to us all who did plan on shooting those fleeing from us when the opportunity came. The audible racking of a pump is probably overrated, because you are likely to do it before the bad guy is close enough to hear it. Stoeger also makes the Double Defense side-by-side shotgun in 12 and 20 gauge with 20-inch ported barrels, black synthetic furniture, and tactical features like optic and accessory rails, making for a very modern take on a defensive coach gun. Hunting shotguns. But times are tough, so I ran a wide variety of whatever shells I could find through this double-barrel, including a few targets loads, some 2 3/4-inch 00 Buck, a couple of my very precious 3-inch 5 shot Winchester Longbeard XR turkey rounds, and a few boxes of 1 3/4-inch Federal Shorty rounds. This is a great training load. Or if you want the naked hammers and full-length barrels, then the CZ Hammer Classic is sure to fit the bill with its huge, period-correct 30-inch barrels. Great article. My favorite SxS shotguns are simple, efficient in design, field useable, and ultimately a working man's shotgun. and RR Thurston. Cimarron's 1878 Coach Gun, inspired by an original in our collection, is available in either the full-length 26-inch barrel, or the 20-inch barreled model, both capable of handling 3-inch shotshells, with the traditional exposed sidehammers, a pistol grip stock and schnabble forearm, blued barrels and a blued receiver. At home I chose another 500 that is a little more maneuverable but still has six rounds available with backup ammo attached to the stock. Not lockplates in it however. French Double Barrel Pinfire Pistol (1082) $500.00 $400.00 . Back when the west was wild, coach guns were your best bet against unwanted threats. This model also features bushed firing pins and the coveted extra safety sears for each barrel, and engraved heel and toe clips. The 1878 has an American walnut stock, two 3 chambers, 12 gauge cylinder bores, two side-by-side 20 barrels and two triggers, one for each chamber, standard blue finish Truly and outstanding looking and shooting firearm. He also remarks of sales to the Massachusetts Militia. Antique Shotguns and Used Shotguns for Sale | Collectors Firearms Antique O/U 44/12 ga. Wisconsin Maker DST Patch Box Ex. on the coach dbl option for the HD, i think 2 slugs or 2 DBL 00 loads would be good. If you're looking for a traditional double-barrel shotgun, look no further. Category, Antique LONDON FINE TWIST Side by Side Shotgun ~ 12Ga ~ 36" Barrels, 2 muzzleloader. Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. Sporting Clays! The bores are bright with only some minor pitting in places. The cost was very reasonable so the side by side was purchased and came home with me. The pump shotgun and the self-loader are more complex, more expensive and more difficult to train with. Using a combo load of #4 and #00 buckshot covers both close encounters and something effective up to 25 yards. Antique Mule Ear O/U 32/12 ga. Side Hammer Combination Gun New York Maker Ex. As you can see in the pictures this gun is in excellent condition for it's age! Second having access to backup rounds was considered, and third the intimidation of a laser sight/flashlight combination was also added with a folding stock. Something about those side-by-side barrels with the ears of the hammers sitting behind them just brings the scent of worn saddle leather to your nostrils as you squint against a non-existent glare. This example is light and well balanced. They arent well suited for tactical use by special teams, but for home defensedouble-barrels, particularly short-barrel coach guns, are ideal. What choke? I had the breech plugs out of the shotgun/rifle. Wonder how that street got its name. Today, side-by-side shotguns themselves are fairly uncommon, only made by a handful of companies. I have always admired these gold name guns as they display the Westley quality and patent top lever extra bite but also have a beautiful simplicity without any engraving except for the name in gold. It was manufactured for Nickerson by Joab Hapgood (1804-1890) of Shrewsbury and Boston, MA. CG1878-20. 1815. Ex. The pull from the trigger to the end of the stock is only 11 inches. Hinterland #: 179306; Manufactured at Springfield, Massachusetts. Cimarron Firearms has a reputation for their excellent reproductions of Old West pistols, rifles and shotguns. The barrels are 20-inches long. Grew up with 12 gauge, double barrel next to the front door. A pump has more rounds on tap than the coach gun. One does NOT become competent or capable by purchasing or owning ANY firearm..or with any firearm they never practice with under various conditions. This modified 8 gauge, .815 is basically an unused gun. but carries 29" Krupp barrels. Coach shotguns as we know them today came about in the mid-19th Century, but their roots go back to flintlock blunderbusses in the 1600s. Thanks Kaz, yes Marine if you read carefully I said if the perp isnt fleeing after the first shot, then barrel 2. The double-barrel is also easy to train with. 14 oz. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. A fine and rare 23-bore OU double-barreled flintlock sporting gun, ca. They are my edc because I chose them to be. I recommend cocking only one hammer at a time until you are very familiar with the shotgun. VERY INTERESTING FRENCH HALF STOCK FLINTLOCK FOWLER, Ketland & Company Smooth Bore percussion approximately 69 Caliber, 1800s ENGRAVED Antique German Percussion Back Action SxS 16 Gauge Shotgun Mid-1800s Double Barrel Fowling Gun, Fine French 20-bore double flintlock sporting gun. Antique Belgian 12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun Coach Gun If he is running the threat of danger has passed and if you shoot and hit him you open yourself up for prosecution. It is tight on face and has great stock dimensions and chokes and 2 3/4" proofed chambers. The 28" barrels are 32 caliber rifled octagon on top and 12 gaug, "Jenks Carbine with Tape Primer. There are 16 models in their coach gun line in both 12 and 20 gauge with different finish and stock options, all with 20-inch barrels. Great wall thickness and American style stock dimensions tell me along with this condition that this gun will not last long! No flapping, no running. 1878 Coach Gun 12 ga., 20 in. Barrel - Cimarron Firearms A very rare and fine 18-bore, O/U, flintlock sporting gun, ca. (But effective!). I love the game scenes on three sides and on the trigger guard and also the exceptional acanthus scroll on the fences and on the action. That turnabout has served a number of times since then to remind our so-called representatives that Americas gun owners are indeed a force with which to be reckoned. The sound of a pump action will scare the Hell out ofwhatever. 3 in 26 in Cyl/Cyl Blued Walnut CG187826. It is out of the way and very easy to operate. Those little shells in 8 shot make for a fun range pairing with the Hammer Coach. but itll do the job if you do a touch of work on it. The overall length is 37 inches, and the shotgun weighs about 7.5 pounds. Completed in 1901 this Scott is in remarkable condition retaining over 90% of its original case color and blue. We found it shot a great pattern at close range, as mentioned in the article. To each his own. The locks work well a, W Moore and Co London double barrel Damascus 10 gauge percussion left side lock moves freely but does not lock back $650 in very good condition, "Caswell and Dodge Musket. Anyone know of any coach guns with ejectors? Some big news for trigger pullers recently from the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Buckshot is (arguably) the best pest/varmint control around. Tactical Life Gun Magazine: Gun news, gun reviews and gun magazines for gun enthusiasts, military and law enforcement, You use of this website constitutes and manifests your acceptance of our, ENTER TO WIN > Free Gun Friday for your chance to WIN the SIG Sauer P320 AXG Legion and Black Hills HoneyBadger Ammo, Anderson Manufacturing Kiger-9c Pro: Upgrades and EDC Ready, Stow it and Go: The Volquartsen 22 LR VT2 Takedown Rifle. Rifles. My other edc gun is a Winchester 86 extra light in 45-70. View cart for details. Very unique! Simply break open the action and load the shells then close the action. We found this in the back of the vault and thought we should find a home for it. This gun is tight and field ready. It is practical as well. Another advantage is that with two loads, you can stage the load. Very solid Westley which could be used as is or restored to new glory. Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns Area Code: 218 $3,975.00 COLT 1883 DOUBLE BARREL SIDE BY SIDE 10 GAUGE SHOTGUN GI#: 102207863 30 inch Damascus barrels with about 40% pattern still visible. @1880, Lancaster Assisted opening boxlock ~ The famous "Wrist Breaker!". In super condition this little Churchill only weighs what many 16g and 20-gauge guns weigh but still manages to balance beautifully. With a selection including Brownings, Over/Unders, Semi-automatic, Pump, Single Shots and much more, we have something for everyone from the serious collector to the occasional shooter. Moral is that any load of any type of shot, with a center of mass hit, is deadly. I suspect that 2 72-caliber muzzles staring you in the face is more intimidating than just one, if you are a felon. Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc; Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Perc. The double-barrel action is compact and allows for longer barrels while retaining a relatively short profile. Gun retains traces of the original laminated steel pattern with the balance having turned a plum brown. A classic and solid, tight on face English gun for a very fair price. I also recommend a double barrel shotgun with a short barrel 20 inches or shorter. Availability: Please Call 1877 SIXGUN1. The pull back lever behind the trigger guard opens the gun and is extremely ergonomic. Stock Dimensions: 14 x 1, The frame and buttplate have scroll engraving. Part octagon barrel that is abou, Ketland & Co. Additionally, if youre going to spend extended time at the range or firing any kind of 3-inch magnum shells, just be aware the Hammer Coach comes with an old-school steel buttplate. grew up with a 16 gauge single break action. Sadly the barrels in the second half towards the muzzle have considerable pitting probably caused by being put away wet in a case. Barrel #2 is a Remington copper solid slug. Fact is even a .410 can be pretty effective with proper shot placement at close range. Pale Horse, some people have seen waaaay too much Hollywood. My Rossi coach gun will do just fine. Manufrance Ideal Grade 2R ~ This is the Classic French Round Action, Army & Navy 16g.
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