An interesting, spuriously signed, silver mounted, 24-bore double-barreled, flintlock Sporting Gun, ca. In came the need for coach guns. All eight of the pellets from the 00 Buck rounds landed in the silhouette at 20 yards. He argued that he wasnt doing nothing !! I have found with my 20 870 (deer barrel, rifle sights) that the IC choke gives good buckshot patterns and excellent slug accuracy. 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. Just some thoughts to consider. IMA USA - Both Vintage & Antique Double Barrel Shotguns Price range: $1995-$3000 IMA USA has a lot of different options for firearms, especially when it comes to vintage and antique finds. Those case colors are original indicating this gun has seen very little use. CZ Bobwhite G2. Back in the mid-term elections of 1994, few if any news outlets acknowledged the defeat of the liberal elements in Congress as being the result of the backlash against the so-called Assault Weapons Ban. I like this safety for use once the hammers are cocked, it is a good feature when moving in the home. This Kerstan marked example is a double Kerstan bite on a horizontal profile. Up close there is little spread on any shotgun round. 65 overall with 60 smoothbore round .80 caliber barrel with British proofs at the left breech. In super condition this little Churchill only weighs what many 16g and 20-gauge guns weigh but still manages to balance beautifully. *Chokes are tight but can easily be opened. Not my first pick, but it could be a good choice for some. I love single action revolvers, have double action 38 for bedside, and the coach gun in the closet. The condition is quite good although there is some light pitting in each bore. Maker unknown. A lighter load first and then buckshot for problems inside the home. This load consistently offers a minimum of 12 inches of penetration in my testing and should cancel Christmas for the bad guys at typical home-defense engagement. Some of the side-by-side shotgun manufacturers that we carry are: Mossberg , CZ USA, and Stoeger. grew up with a 16 gauge single break action. I prefer #4 Buck in 12 gauge loads for self defense.#3 Buck in 20 gauge will do the jobCenter Mass hits at 15-20 yards/meters should stop and take the fight out of the Bad Guy. You use what have you have and what you know. We want you, our readers, to be able to make informed decisions. GI#: 102201293 H. Nock, London. Some large agencies have used #4 exclusively for years, and they have not complained about stopping power. Great deals on Double Barrel In Shotgun Parts. Very unique! I have shot this gun and I have to say it handles extremely well. This example is light and well balanced. 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. A very tight and field ready Francotte with great dimensions. Yes! Sometimes referred to bySxS, the side-by-side shotgun is a classic double-barrel shotgun thats equally well-suited for sport shooting and bird hunting. The hinged action was stiff at first, but became easier to use with a couple of trips to the range. I carried a short double barrel 12 ga shotgun as a Police Officer and found the psychological effects of the appearance of a double barrel in the hands of an Officer is very effective at deescalating a situation. My Rossi overland coach 12 ga has an improved barrel on the left (front trigger) and a modified barrel on the right (rear). The pull back lever behind the trigger guard opens the gun and is extremely ergonomic. 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 he isnt running away after the skeet load she fires barrel 2. 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. This is a double barrel break-open shotgun. The left side of the frame has the Robbins & Lawrence and C.P. To fire, cock the hammers and pull the trigger. For longer-range use, the Hornady 20-gauge Lite Slug is a great choice. What works in the movies, does not work in real life. Wt. Notify When In Stock. From 1898, George Bate 20ga between the wars English double with a beautifully long LOP, Russell Hillsdon 20g. 16 Bore, 32" part-octagon barrel with a decent bore. This ad features the pictured Antique Parker Exposed Hammers Shotgun with Damascus Barrels. To each his own. Pale Horse, Dark Angel, I absolutely agree. Antique O/U 44/12 ga. Wisconsin Maker DST Patch Box Ex. Even if he is wearing body armor the sherif has no need to hurry. MON-FRI 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST SAT 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. CST Im a retired police officer and always wanted a coach gun. *For those that will ask: That is a scratch on the surface of the stock on the right side of the butt stock near the butt, not a crack. 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. It is a Wells Fargo double barrel 12 gauge shotgun. Guns were made after that time, but most collectors agree that quality began to decline after the depression. Smooth Bore percussion Fowler approximately 69 Caliber. As a result, the American Tactical recently announced the company will offer two new bolt-action rifle systems from Black Creek Labs. Antique PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel SIDE x SIDE HAMMER Shotgun Stub Twist Classic Shotgun Made in 1888! Coach Gun Shotguns | Stoeger Shotguns Pistols and Airguns Sell your coach gun for FREE today on GunsAmerica! Wonder how that street got its name. was built between the wars 1925-1930. A word of warning, however: The Hammer Coach has tight tolerances, which is a good thing. coach gun for sale on GunsAmerica. Buy a coach gun online No performed with 7/8 oz. 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. and RR Thurston Gun #: 928505970 Seller: HunterOneTrigger $800.00 Full Details 79 Image (s) The 12-gauge hits hard and may be your choice. Now you can relive the Old West by owning this fine reproduction of the cowboy gun Colt made in Hartford, Connecticut. The only quality American double introduced after the Great Depression was the Model 21 Winchester, showing up in the '30s. Antique Handguns Antique Longarms Bayonets, Swords, and Knives Gatling Guns Vintage Ammo and Other Related Items Don't Miss Out on News from Dixie Gun Works! The double-barrel shotgun is an excellent all-around shotgun for defense use and ideal for many of us. Yeah, but 20 inches is a great length, giving the gun excellent balance and a smooth swing. All markings and engraving are sharp. Metal has mostly plum brown patina. The coach gun was perhaps the original defensive gun for travelers in the United States. As for me, a Mossberg 500 in .410, with 3 FEDERAL #4 Buck (Handgun) ammo, is my choice, Well. SIG Sauer MCX-SPEAR: Civilian Version of XM7 Rifle Arrives! A staple of the Old American West, Impact Guns carries a wide variety of side-by-side, double barrel, shotgun designs. *Note the higher grade feature of the Purdey style hidden (nose) third bite. I am by no means an expert, but my thinking the coach gun known as a blunderbuss was a mussel loaded black powder gun. A crack by screw hole on the lo, It has a very interesting conversion to breech loading shotgun in 20 GA. Hammer must be pulled to cock position to draw the spring loaded firing pin back that has been neatly inserted into the breech, British BARBER of NEWARK Antique SxS Double Barrel 20 Ga. FLINTLOCK Shotgun ENGRAVED and GOLD Banded Side by Side Here we present an antique English Barber of Newark Flintlock Double Barrel Shot, Antique CASED & Engraved MANTON Percussion DOUBLE BARREL SxS HAMMER Shotgun Early to Mid-19th Century European 14 Gauge Side by Side Here we present an antique Cased and Engraved Manton Perc, "This very unusual Nickerson Patent percussion breech loading shotgun was made in 1850. I also have a couple of just legal single shot 20s stashed in corners. The long stock we can easily arrange to be made to your personal LOP of course. 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. I just returned from shooting wild pheasant and quail in eastern Oregon and I cannot tell you how pleased I was on how my little 16g. I really appreciate the Prince of Wales semi pistol grip. They were primarily made by Remington Arms, Ithaca, Colt's Manufacturing Company, Parker, L.C. The Chinese-made shotguns feature exposed hammers and double triggers. $10 "Sawed-off" Coach Gun: A "sawed-off" version of the Coach Shotgun above. They can be found in both 12- and 20-gauge variations as well as .410 bore. Having said that I have two Mossberg 500s outfitted for both in and out of home situations. $214.95 . Fine French flintlock, double-barrel, 20-bore Sporting Gun with British proof marks, ca. Thomas Stensby & Co of Manchester ~ Nice features on this English double ~ 2 3/4" proofs! shotgun/rifle. It is out of the way and very easy to operate. 6 Lbs. 6 oz.. I love the rather naive but well done game scenes on the action. The bores are bright and shiny and show no dents or dings. STOEGER 12-Gauge Coach Gun. Vintage Double Barrel Shotgun Forearm Iron Parts lot Stevens Savage Ithaca Read. Many companies would offer their double-barrel models from the factory with 12- to 24-inch barrels. Dont get me wrong, itll thump your rear like an angry mule with hemerroids using 00 buck, rifled slugs, 3 heavy high wall brass, magnums doesnt matter, itll eat it. with classic Prince of Wales grip and 2 3/4" proofs so can shoot many of the American shells! Vintage Double Barrel SXS Shotgun Wooden Forend Lot of 3 Grade 2 Pre-Owned $30.00 libertytreecollectors (21,045) 100% Buy It Now +$14.00 shipping Sponsored Antique T Parker Bro's Shotgun 12 ga Double Barrel England 30" Parts Only $225.00 fredc23 (3,227) 98.6% or Best Offer +$29.99 shipping Sponsored 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. A different variant, the double-barrel striker-fired shotgun, was used by New York City cops until at least the 1970s. The recoil is light, and the shotgun handles quickly and gets on target fast. The 20 gauge is far easier for people of slight stature (and most anyone) to learn to shoot from the hip, than the 12 gauge, because of less recoil and intimidation. A 10 1/4-11 1/2 AR based carbine, such as a Colt Commando, XM177 or 607 is even better. @1880, Lancaster Assisted opening boxlock ~ The famous "Wrist Breaker!". Antique (Pre 1899) Shotguns Misc. For Sale - GunsAmerica 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. The barrels are tight on face (they ring beautifully) and the bores quite nice being bright and free of any heavy pitting. "Double Barrel Flintlock Coach Gun by Wilson. 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. Category: Boxlocks. A great entry level English double that is field ready. Weight: 6 Lbs. I suspect that 2 72-caliber muzzles staring you in the face is more intimidating than just one, if you are a felon. I now have a win. 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. *Double trigger O/U doubles are hard to come by. CG1878-20. I would not say it is really easy but is something that can certainly be learned. I just dont see the need in the confines of my bedroom. 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. Original Flip Up Site, 16 1/2 Barrel, Original Curly Mapel Stock. William Evans boxlock ~ A very quality gun for the price which is tight and field ready, Thomas Wild 12g. As you can see they knew how to build a fine gun. *We Never share your email without your permission. Today, side-by-side shotguns themselves are fairly uncommon, only made by a handful of companies. The hammers are not difficult to cock, and the triggers are crisp enough. 509 -665 -7675. Otherwise, its the same gun as the Hammer Coach. New Gun Listing Notifications, Click anywhere on the large image below to zoom in, or use the Side By Side Shotguns For Sale :: Guns.com The Golden age of American shotguns lasted only about 40 years, from about 1890 until the Great Depression. Part octagon barrel that is abou, Ketland & Co. Stoeger 410 Coach Gun for self-defense mods and setup. This is one time i want to be singled out as a major contributing factor and let them know how strong we are and how dedicated against someone like her. A 20 gauge, or even a .410, will work IF you can hit a 6 paper plate at 10 yards, and keep almost every pellet on the plate. The choke is an open cylinder, well suited for home defense, but not for hunting at anything past 20 yards with birdshot. Hamilton Short Barrel Gun from Belgium Here we present an antique W.H. 14-1/4 inches LOP. Like a Purdey, these guns are known to be hard to close as you compress the springs as you close the gun. Rifles. A 12 gauge double barrel coach gun by Manhattan Arms Company but carries 29" Krupp barrels. This gun , built in the early 1900's, is of very high quality and craftsmanship. $14.95. Features nice shiny bright bores. Affordable and powerful, it is worth a look. All rights reserved. If youre recoil sensitive, consider a slip-on buttpad or a recoil pad for extended shooting sessions. 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 have also found that staring down both barrels has a tremendous psychological impact on most neer-do-wells. 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. Good article in particular Its important to discuss the 20 ga which I seldom see done. Mechanically functions fine and features a side lever barrel release. The tang safety means the gun can be carried while hunting with the hammers cocked and the safety on. the side-by-side double-barreled shotgun was a mainstay to settlers, miners, ranchers, and just about anyone who needed a weapon. With a powerful firearm and an instant second shot, coupled with excellent handling qualities, these shotguns filled a real need. We are offering for sale an Antique LONDON MADE Side by Side shotgun chambered in 12GA. The modern hammer-fired double barrel has the advantage of simplicity. Please try a new zip code and search again. The Americ, Fine Italian made flintlock with gold inlays and silver mountings. Home Firearms Coach Guns Double Barreled Defense. Taylors & Company FS Tactical 1911: Now in 10mm! and is 2 3/4" proofed ~ Ribless with double triggers! For those in an urban setting, the shotgun with proper loads makes for a good Brooklyn special. boxlock ~ very light with long barrels with modern dimensions. Would you put a green/inexperienced officer/ troop untrained/unfamiliar with a carbine up against a well experienced troop with a shotgun in real life??? The pull from the trigger to the end of the stock is only 11 inches. I like everything about them except for the safe which is located to the right and left of the trigger guard. *Note the great stock dimensions for many! Coach gun - Wikipedia Would you like to receive an email notification when stuff happens on this site? 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. The 28" barrels are 32 caliber rifled octagon on top and 12 gaug, "Jenks Carbine with Tape Primer. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at eBay.com. These Francotte guns are fabulous values. 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. As you can see in the pictures this gun is in excellent condition for it's age! C.S. William Powell built nice guns and this one while rather plain is in excellent condition. The bores still measure in proof and have great minimum wall thickness. If you want to get a little less traditional with things, there are a lot of great offerings from Charles Daly. But why limit yourself to two shots when you can have three? The Triple Threat is the abbreviated version of the Triple Crown shotgun with 18.5-inch barrels. While the company offers several models with double triggers, there are none with exposed hammers. Not so! 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. At near contact range, he fired one round of 12 gauge (paper) 2 1/2 #7 1/2 shot. Ive seen people that could reload, open, drop, load, close and fan the hammers back, with machine-like speed, ready for rounds 3 and 4 almost as quickly as some of you can pump your Mossberg 500s. 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It comes with 20-inch blued barrels (full 26-inch barrels are available) and exposed hammers with a color case hardened receiver. 48138T, 12 gauge. . These are short-barreled, side-by-side Ithaca shotguns that were easy to bring to bear and shoot while inside the driver's box. The gun is tight on face and field ready. and by James Woodward to say the least. Back when the west was wild, coach guns were your best bet against unwanted threats. This is a mix of birdshot and buckshot at 15 yards. While it shoots great, the best aspect of this shotgun is the feel and the nostalgia. Something went wrong. Antique Shotguns and Used Shotguns for Sale | Collectors Firearms Coach guns have extractors, but no ejectors (like a single-shot external hammer gun I have). :). I really like the checkered side panels. And I even used #4 in my .410 with excellent results.