These simple, rugged and workmanlike shotguns are well suited to many traditional shotgun chores. Moral is that any load of any type of shot, with a center of mass hit, is deadly. Tight on face and field ready. This takes care of any distance achieved by a moving target between my first and second shots without the need for different ammunitions or much thought. It will handle 2 legged pests and varmints quite adequately. This has modern dimensions, is well balanced, and is a super value. I had an incident here with a druggie scouting out my yard and shop and I stepped out in my underwear with a pump and racked a round and suggested he leave immediately. 14-1/4 inches LOP. Affordable and powerful, it is worth a look. Many years before the type was used in the Old West, the coach gun was used to guard European coaches from dangerous highwaymen. All Types (3)
Heres hoping the semi-auto TAC-13 makes a return when the Remington firearms brand gets up and running again. We found this in the back of the vault and thought we should find a home for it. How far before shot cup flies off of shot to allow spread? But it also means the gun requires a bit of breaking in. Fla Detective in Upper Central Florida used a Shotgun taken from a drug house raidshortened barrels of Savage 311 ( I think ).his faith in that Stoeger 410 Coach Gun for self-defense mods and setup. If I did my part they dropped dead. Exceptionally rare and fine 23-bore O/U double flintlock sporting gun, ca. Heck, even my M1 carbine is a better choice for defense than the coach gun. Just like a hammerless shotgun. He, A clean working heavy barrel black powder muzzle loader percussion 28ga fowler with a 38" half round/octagonal barrel with a choke of about IC and a bore clean half way up and then closer to the, " Super Rare" Antique Coach Gun C. 1830's to 1840's 45 Cal. Coach guns have extractors, but no ejectors (like a single-shot external hammer gun I have). A bargain for them! My coach gun does a fine job on pest/varmint control around my property but Ill stick with my DP-12 or Glock 21 for defense purposes. The gun is tight on face and field ready. Stock :
Superb 36 slender, two-stage, O/U barrels, without, Spiridione Baculini, Italy. CZ-USA Hammer Coach 12ga 20" Black Chrome Barrel, 3" Chamber, Color Case Hardened . This little gun, perhaps with a little tuning of the chokes, would make an ideal upland bird gun. Manufactured at Springfield, Massachusetts. It is politically correct and legal where other types of long guns are not. Barrel is a plum/brown color with good bores. on the other hand, i loved my dads MOSSBERG 12 gauge pump, with a POLLY choke, for everything else. Shotgun was cut down to "coach gun" configuration with 20" barrels . The Bristol and . Beautiful gun with burled walnut stock and engraving on the side plates. They arent well suited for tactical use by special teams, but for home defensedouble-barrels, particularly short-barrel coach guns, are ideal. Or you might get it all. I love single action revolvers, have double action 38 for bedside, and the coach gun in the closet. but carries 29" Krupp barrels. I prefer a pump action shotgun because just the sound of you racking a round in he chamber is the scariest sound in the world. Everyones budget and circumstances do not allow purchasing an expensive defensive shotgun. Home Our Collection Contact About Antique Firearms . I also recommend a double barrel shotgun with a short barrel 20 inches or shorter. 1 bid. 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. It was easy to handle and there wasnt much that could go wrong as long as the ammo was good. I think the pictures will tell you all you need to know as they show the excellent condition this English boxlock is in. After all, if you havent cocked themtheyre right in your facebut it could happen. The Chinese-made shotguns feature exposed hammers and double triggers. The Western Cowboy Back / Saddle Coach Shotgun Scabbard is made of top grain leather and is available in Black or Brown Colors of. What a great little double gun. Yes! You can reload without taking the weapon out of the fight. It was 2,800 miles of rough country full of rough people and defense was necessary. 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. 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The stock dimensions are great for many. I like everything about them except for the safe which is located to the right and left of the trigger guard. The front action percussion lock is unmarked and there are no proofs on this gun. 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. Please be respectful of others. I have seen many double-barrel shotguns at ready in the home or on the farm, and they are capable of dispatching unwanted pests and varmints as well as members of our protein-fed ex-con criminal class. In hindsight I prefer the physical indications that a hammer fired weapon provides. This page was last updated: 04-Mar 05:25. Cimarrons Cowboy Action Shooting version of the famous Colt 1878 Shotgun with real working hammers. Throwback Thursday: Taurus Judge Range Report, ATI Milsport SGA 410 All the Advantages of an AR in .410, Ruger SR1911 LW Commander The Lightweight .45 ACP, Rifle Hack: Sighting for 100 Yards at a Distance of 25 Yards, Throwback Thursday: All About Bullet Grain. Very nice sharp gun overall! Whether or not you can handle it is another story. LePage, Paris. Good article in particular Its important to discuss the 20 ga which I seldom see done. I have a Circuit Judge .410 hanging on a hook on the back of the master bedroom door that is loaded with 00 buck, and on my patterning board..at hallway range it produces some very interesting patterns with those .32 caliber balls. It is a 10 GA. made by Royal Gun Works in Belgiun and has been cut to a short 18" Steel barrels with typical black powder bores. The double-barrel shotgun is an excellent all-around shotgun for defense use and ideal for many of us. The minimal wall thickness is thicker than most in fact very thick for this vintage shotgun. Now you can relive the Old West by owning this fine reproduction of the cowboy gun Colt made in Hartford, Connecticut. Hide Brhind; 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. Thus making their own coach guns. Something went wrong. Get the latest information about new products, special deals, news, top-rated items, promotions and more! The other option for a hammerless gun would be an elastic shell holder on the buttstock, chambers empty, and practice quickly loading. Westley Richards we found in the back of our vault ~ Jim said did the cat drag it in from the sewer? When all is said and done, the double-barrel shotgun remains a formidable weapon for personal defense and outdoors use. The double-barrel with two loads of buckshot was ideal for taking dangerous felons at gunpoint. 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. Think of it this way the 12 gage is the same bore diameter as the 72 caliber Brown Bess musket of 1776, and the 20 gage is the same diameter as the 58 caliber Springfield and Enfield rifle-muskets of 1860. Pale Horse, some people have seen waaaay too much Hollywood. With the open-choke barrels of the coach gun, 15 yards is the limit for retaining a good pattern for best effect, which isnt different from the average riot gun. While it shoots great, the best aspect of this shotgun is the feel and the nostalgia. double black-powder muzzle-loader with 30" barrels and chokes of Left: CYL and the right of MOD. This little Hellis is a perfect example. I did this years ago and it started me being interested in patterning. Also, if one restocks a standard pump such as a Remington 870 or a Mossberg 500, with pistol grips and no buttstock, even the ubiquitous pump gun gets pretty compact. With their limited capacity, the original coach guns might not be the best comparatively, but they are still really solid and effective.
When you ride shotgun, ride with a Cimarron 1878 Coach Gun. Average front room 15. *Note the amount of original case color. $600.99. Best Double-Barrel Shotguns. !. But this is just my opinion. Give me a call if you know of someone that has one, even it may not be on the market. 1. Rosson was a great maker in Norwich England on Rampant Horse street. At in the house ranges, it is deadly and will make a mess of anyone hit with it! I also have a couple of just legal single shot 20s stashed in corners. I also wished Id thought to scrounge up some paper-hulled shells to go with it. Back when the west was wild, coach guns were your best bet against unwanted threats. Manufacturers include Henry, Sharps, Spencer, Winchester, Volcanic, Remingtion and more. This grade and higher feature a rising bite third fastener similar to the coveted Rigby rising third bite. It functions fine but I don't find them as ergonomic as the top safe. Built in 1906 this light 12g. Details. Very Rare Granville Henry Single Shot Percussion Shotgun. & Co. Rack the slide and the perp now has more tactical information about you than you have about him. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. A very nice boxlock for the price. Wells Fargo Belgium Double Barrel 12 GA. Weight: 7 Lbs. Case in point..My wife bought me a Kel Tec KSG bullpup pump gun for my birthday last year. It is practical as well. There is nothing simpler than the hammer-fired double-barrel shotgun, save a single-shot shotgun. eventually became my DOVE GUN. A nice solid round action from France with the classic double under bite with the rising third bite these Ideal grades are known for. So, you won't see auction guns from the early 1900s with price tags of $10,000+ here. Sale price! Holland & Holland center or for left eye vision or what is called "Cross eyed stock" in 16g! Major and minor roadways have always been prime places for folks to get robbed by various forms of bandits. He was kicking a blowdown (fallen tree) and instead of a rabbit, up pops a bear.
Bores are approximately .70 caliber. We date this Agnew to 1909. This gun is tight and field ready. It is very functional as is so I would use it as a rainy day gun and do nothing to it! The bore is smooth and the lock tight and fir, 141. Looks to have a little extra var .Click for more info Another company that produces some great short double guns is Stoeger. These French guns are the bases for the Remington model 32 but like most guns from the French are much more refined and balanced than the American version. Show Only with Pictures
A wide selection of CMP surplus ammo will 2023 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme. My personal Century Arms double-barrel was ordered in 20-gauge. Availability: Please Call 1877 SIXGUN1. This is a great training load. Action is in fine condition. If you want to get a little less traditional with things, there are a lot of great offerings from Charles Daly. Barrel has a, SOLD A wall-hanger with a full,length walnut stock and round barrel of 40", and a lock that works well, but may not be safe to fire due to age and the condition of the breech, SOLD A 10ga double hammer percussion muzzle loader with 33" long barrels ans exterior metal of raised corrosion mixed with brown patina. Stock Dimensions: 14 3/8"LOP x " c .Click for more info Seller: Lewis Drake & Associates Area Code: 270 $13,500.00 Nock, London. 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. Even if he is wearing body armor the sherif has no need to hurry. For longer-range use, the Hornady 20-gauge Lite Slug is a great choice. As you can see they knew how to build a fine gun. Stoeger Coach Guns single and double trigger shotguns are based on the Old West stagecoach guard's shotgun of choice. I estimate this gun was built shortly after 1909. From flintlocks through Yellowboy lever-actions, this collection includes early American fort guns, market guns, military guns, and the great six-shooter "equalizers" of the West. I love the rather naive but well done game scenes on the action. 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. It has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and clarity. One of my many shotguns is a Taurus Circuit Judge .410. It is a Wells Fargo double barrel 12 gauge shotgun. I used one like it for years and loved it. Those little shells in 8 shot make for a fun range pairing with the Hammer Coach. This goes for most males too. What is not to like? For personal defense, the double-barrel handles quickly and points well. I do NOT like hammer guns for self defense a hammer-less double will give you the second shot without any practice. The double-barrel is also easy to train with. . It was manufactured for Nickerson by Joab Hapgood (1804-1890) of Shrewsbury and Boston, MA. Add to Wish List . 16 Bore, 32" part-octagon barrel with a decent bore. 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. Thanks Kaz, yes Marine if you read carefully I said if the perp isnt fleeing after the first shot, then barrel 2. The single best, and most economical arm for hunting and defense in the Old West was the side by side, double-barreled shotgun. The Condor Outback is also available with a less striking combo of blued steel and an A-grade walnut stock or a synthetic stock. Great article. All Rights Reserved. If a round isnt already chamber, still gives the perp your location. My Rossi coach gun will do just fine. It would be gone if properly oil finished. My 500 with 20 bbl patterns the same. So, despite the safety, I still shoot, promote and get excited about these guns as they are worth having, shooting and appreciating due to their great balanced round action and features. Some may have limited working action but these are primarily hand props that are just for looks. When I did private security work I always carried a 590 for backup before law enforcement could be summoned and arrive. Its an ejection break action. The pull from the trigger to the end of the stock is only 11 inches. A hammer gun has to be cocked and under stress that might get you killed. All rights reserved. 20 gauge is a great choice for people of light of stature. Though many in general will not admit it. C.S. Saw a Stoeger stagecoach for sale at the local gun store and immediately recognized the superior home defense qualities. Frame has unusual cocking indi .Click for more info Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns Area Code: 218 $2,575.00 You shouldnt forget the hammers are there and that they need to be cocked. Charles Lancaster in its makers case ~ Beautiful Nitro proofed Damascus, Alex Henry 12g. All comments are held for moderation and will appear after approval. They were most often chambered for 12- or 10-gauge shells and had exposed double hammers and double triggers to match. Browse Guns.com for popular brands, like Browning, CZ, Ithaca, Iver Johnson, Remington, Rock Island, Stoeger, TriStar, Winchester, and more. Just because you are small (she is 50 110lb) their is no need to fear a 12 ga. It might be better to purchase a 20ga coach gun to lesson the recoil and Im sure #2 or #3 buckshot in 20ga, especially in the home would handle any man or dog or animal with zero problems. GI#: 102201293 H. Nock, London. Thomas Wild 12g. My DP-12 holds 16 rounds of #3 buckshotquite a bit better than 2 rounds. and by James Woodward to say the least. Auction
Coach guns are fine IF all you expect to do is fire two rounds. Fredrick M. Diss of Colchester ~ten gauge boxlock with nice barrels ~ 3" nitro proofs! Copyright 2023 Gun Tech. Dan, I thought that home invaders were pests and varmints to be controlled. Either way, racking the slide= STUPID MOVE! They can be found in both 12- and 20-gauge variations as well as .410 bore. Im not saying it happened to meIm just sayin. This ad features the pictured Antique Parker Exposed Hammers Shotgun with Damascus Barrels. No, SOLD Another Mid-19th century 12ga. This modified 8 gauge, .815 is basically an unused gun. Sell your coach gun for FREE today on GunsAmerica! It comes in 12 or 20 gauge, or .410 bore with either blued steel and walnut, or in a tactical model with a black synthetic stock and Picatinny rails. Magnificent 18-bore double flintlock sporting gun, made in 1806. One of the best sounds is the deep sound of the hollow tube when a fresh 12ga shell is ejected and a new one is inserted. American Gun- Knickerbocker Double Barrel- Left & Right Lock w/ some parts .
This small maker was in business for a long time in Manchester. No sane person faces down a 68 yr old man in his underwear with a freshly charged pump gun. William Evans boxlock ~ A very quality gun for the price which is tight and field ready, Thomas Wild 12g. Rack the slide, if a round is already chambered, you loose a round, lets perp know your location. Note the modern dimensions for rising birds. 30 inch barrels are bright on the inside and retain about 70% Damascus twist pattern on the exterior.
Th, A vintage clean New England 19th Century 16ga fowler with a round 33" barrel hoked at CYL. 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. *Note the great stock dimensions for many! While I use birdshot for training, birdshot is by no means useful for personal defense. Weight: 6 Lbs. Wood is nicely checkered and has the correct buttplate. But if you have your heart set on that exposed-hammer goodness, theres at least one other option out there if you dont want to hit the used market. W.H. 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. If they still keep coming then something is clearly wrong with their head! Up close there is little spread on any shotgun round. coach gun for sale and auction. of Edinburgh Scotland ~ A solid Scottish double that is ready for the field, W.W. Greener Model FH35 ~ This is a very original Greener with 2 3/4" proofs, Watson Brothers boxlock with newer barrels by John Dickson & Son. Each hammer is cocked individually. Charles Ingram boxlock with very nice wood and engraving ~ Own a very nice Scottish shotgun! For home defense, the coach gun looks good. This gun , built in the early 1900's, is of very high quality and craftsmanship. Dixon markings. They feel so natural in the hands. I found one must hold the barrels farther out than with a regular double to give one more leverage and give the gun a "snap' to close it. Shotguns At Collectors Firearms, we pride ourselves on our ever evolving inventory of antique shotguns and used shotguns for sale. A classic and solid, tight on face English gun for a very fair price. Original, English Engraved ROBINSON & SON Antique ~7 Gauge Shotgun Fowler PERCUSSION
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This gun was built between the great wars in 1933. I prefer the #4 buck to 00. Thanks! 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. I really like the checkered side panels. Among a few high-tech variants in 20-gauge slugs, this loading offers formidable effect at ranges longer than 25 yards. They are blaming Weiner, Comey, Fox news, the Russians, skipping Wisconsin etc. 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. It now sits ready next to my bed. The tang safety means the gun can be carried while hunting with the hammers cocked and the safety on. The coach gun was perhaps the original defensive gun for travelers in the United States. Give me a call! $600.99. Thomas Stensby & Co of Manchester ~ Nice features on this English double ~ 2 3/4" proofs! Shopping with us is absolutely safe - you never have to worry about credit card safety when shopping here Share your latest AR build or photos from the range with #RangeDayFriday for a chance to win a new firearm! Category: Boxlocks. These are short-barreled, side-by-side Ithaca shotguns that were easy to bring to bear and shoot while inside the drivers box. In the Old West. Cimarron Shotgun 1878 12ga Coach Gun - 1878CG . I agree, Les..While bird shot loads would not be my first choice as defensive loads, at close range..AKA in-the-house..such loads can be very effective. I suspect that 2 72-caliber muzzles staring you in the face is more intimidating than just one, if you are a felon. The other option is to have it restocked to fit you! There is also the appeal of coach guns as a low-key defensive shotgun that doesnt have much negative connotation. Great dimensions and barrels . Well written article for those who chose to use one. Built in 1938. 18-bore flintlock O/U, Baculini, Italy. Which is good if your worried about penetrating through a wall and reduced recoil on user. I am looking for one of these for a client. Featured Gun Classifieds Antique Shotguns - 1500-1850, Castiglioni, Brescia. This is a really cool gun! Especially now that Schumer is top Dem in Senate. They were primarily made by Remington Arms, Ithaca, Colt's Manufacturing Company, Parker, L.C.