With a powerful firearm and an instant second shot, coupled with excellent handling qualities, these shotguns filled a real need. The company saw fit to arm its messengers with what would become known as messenger guns and coach guns. This patent is still in use today by Merkel on their best over and unders. The pump shotgun and the self-loader are more complex, more expensive and more difficult to train with. Metal has mostly plum brown patina. The 33 1/2" round barrels are 44 caliber rifled and 12 gauge smooth bore with a blade, From a mid-west sale, a very nice antique percussion Rifle/Shotgun side by side combination gun with patch box. But then again carbines were not the topic of the article. 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. People with weak wrists should not buy this gun! LePage, Paris. A nice vintage Greener that has excellent bores and is tight on face. The left side of the frame has the Robbins & Lawrence and C.P. Availability: Please Call 1877 SIXGUN1. Looks to have a little extra var .Click for more info Some very light haze pitting in both bores but basically really nice barrels, bright and shiny and well in their nitro proof. 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. CZ-USA Hammer Coach 12ga 20" Black Chrome Barrel, 3" Chamber, Color Case Hardened . on the other hand, i loved my dads MOSSBERG 12 gauge pump, with a POLLY choke, for everything else. Off topic but just as important: why isnt the liberal press giving us, NRA/gun owners more credit for defeating Hilary? . 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. The fact that you still see 870s and mossberg 500s in police cruisers would steer me in that direction. Even if he is wearing body armor the sherif has no need to hurry. The single best, and most economical arm for hunting and defense in the Old West was the side by side, double-barreled shotgun. Now you can relive the Old West by owning this fine reproduction of the cowboy gun Colt made in Hartford, Connecticut. We found it shot a great pattern at close range, as mentioned in the article. Not lockplates in it however. A very nice petite 20g by George Bate, a small but well-respected English gun maker in the center of the Birmingham gun trade on Steel House Lane. Good for snakes, and at 5 to 10 feet the flash and bang will send 99% of home invaders running and the pellets will not penetrate 1/2 inch drywall so no worries about collateral damage. The 12-gauge hits hard and may be your choice. Built in 1906 this light 12g. Rosson was a great maker in Norwich England on Rampant Horse street. Note the modern dimensions and there are still remaining original case colors on the action. All eight of the pellets from the 00 Buck rounds landed in the silhouette at 20 yards. Barrel #2 is a Remington copper solid slug. Total quality made about 1000. But then again not everyone can afford or has one, OR CAN GET ONE. Items per page: 24 36 48. Part octagon barrel that is abou, Ketland & Co. Rare DREYSE NEEDLE FIRE Shotgun PRUSSIAN Antique Double Barrel SxS 16 Gauge c1850s Predecessor to the Centerfire System! The bore is smooth and the lock tight and fir, 141. 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. 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. View cart for details. Yes! If he is running the threat of danger has passed and if you shoot and hit him you open yourself up for prosecution. Almost all double guns have internal hammer designs, which all serves to make the CZ Hammer Coach even cooler. As you can see they knew how to build a fine gun. William Evans boxlock ~ A very quality gun for the price which is tight and field ready, Thomas Wild 12g. 16 Bore, 32" part-octagon barrel with a decent bore. Hinterland #: 179306; Hide Brhind; Saw a Stoeger stagecoach for sale at the local gun store and immediately recognized the superior home defense qualities. True..the side-by-side is a fairly compact firearm, but there are a number of pump guns that are also equally, if not more, compact. The left choke is over tight in choke but we could have this opened up to what you would want for an additional $75.00. :). 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. Not my first pick, but it could be a good choice for some. These Francotte guns are fabulous values. Cimarrons Cowboy Action Shooting version of the famous Colt 1878 Shotgun with real working hammers. Very Rare Granville Henry Single Shot Percussion Shotgun. Subscription is available in print and digital editions atOutdoorGroupStore.com. 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. 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. For those who wonder if the shot will leave the cup at short ranges, a tip: Use Rio Royal Buck no cup (I dont think other brands of buckshot do either I would never trust birdshot), extremely reliable, and certainly does the job. 12 gauge was stronger than his faith in a pump shotgun.always 2only drawbackno ejectorsused extractorsbut repeat always 2. 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. Around the top tang is nicely done silver wire inlay. Hammers have half cock safety feature, but no other manually operated safety. Sadly the barrels in the second half towards the muzzle have considerable pitting probably caused by being put away wet in a case. Just some thoughts to consider. Its an ejection break action. Certainly #4 would be good. Light weight, long barreled, tight, field ready. So, you won't see auction guns from the early 1900s with price tags of $10,000+ here. Thomas Wild 12g. *This gun features a 15 1/4" checkered butt. The double-barrel is also fun to shoot. What is not to like? Im not saying it happened to meIm just sayin. Some of the side-by-side shotgun manufacturers that we carry are: Mossberg , CZ USA, and Stoeger. Westley Richards boxlock with very nice nitro proofed Damascus 30" barrels and gun weighs only 6 lbs.! I estimate this gun was built shortly after 1909. Sure, there are double barrel but no one can use them. $14.95. The Triple Threat is the abbreviated version of the Triple Crown shotgun with 18.5-inch barrels. For personal defense, the double-barrel handles quickly and points well. Cimarron Shotgun 1878 12ga Coach Gun - 1878CG . is very tight on face and has very bright bores. Stoeger Coach Guns single and double trigger shotguns are based on the Old West stagecoach guard's shotgun of choice. It has all of the Wells Fargo marking that include markings on the left side of the buttstock. A 10 1/4-11 1/2 AR based carbine, such as a Colt Commando, XM177 or 607 is even better. The Condor Outback is also available with a less striking combo of blued steel and an A-grade walnut stock or a synthetic stock. This goes for most males too. Francotte Beautifully Side Plated boxlock in wonderful condition ~ I love the engraving and case colors, Charles Hellis and Sons ~ Check out the engraving and other features of this beautiful little double, William Evans high grade boxlock in nice condition, Thomas Adsett & Sons "Churchill" model with the Churchill rib, W.C. Scott in wonderful original condition and nitro proofed 2 3/4". with classic Prince of Wales grip and 2 3/4" proofs so can shoot many of the American shells! Not to mention the joy of shooting one of the above beautiful examples. Sorry, there are no results in your area. 65 overall with 60 smoothbore round .80 caliber barrel with British proofs at the left breech. Again it is practice/familiarization and what one has in their hands at the time of need. Could the barrels be shorter and still be NFA legal? One of those guns I will never sell. Sell your coach gun for FREE today on GunsAmerica! Today, side-by-side shotguns themselves are fairly uncommon, only made by a handful of companies. Beautiful hardwood stock was a bonus. Serial: 3975. Extremely short defensive shotguns, like the Ithaca Auto & Burglar model, were popular until the National Firearms Act in 1934. At 10 feet (I didnt pattern at 15), my coach gun (CAI, 12 gauge 20 bbl) has a spread of right about 3+ inches. 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. This article was originally published in the Tactical Life Aug/Sept 2021 issue. Like the double-barrel version, the Triple Threat accepts Rem choke tubes, allowing for a different choke on each barrel, if desired. Many considered it short compared to a hunting gun at the time. Another company that produces some great short double guns is Stoeger. Home Firearms Coach Guns Double Barreled Defense. I was introduced to #4 by a professional hunter that hunted coyotes from a helicopter. And coyotes and bad guys share some of the same qualities. 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. $600.99. A lighter load first and then buckshot for problems inside the home. 1815. Charles Ingram was a very well-known and respected Scottish maker in Glasgow. Please be respectful of others. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. and RR Thurston. CZ Bobwhite G2. Antique PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel SIDE x SIDE HAMMER Shotgun Stub Twist Classic Shotgun Made in 1888! Features an under lever action that when depressed opens the breach, twin back action hammer locks, engraving which covers and extends over the hammers, action and other parts. Im a retired police officer and always wanted a coach gun. Category, Antique LONDON FINE TWIST Side by Side Shotgun ~ 12Ga ~ 36" Barrels, 2 muzzleloader. Notify When In Stock. Weight empty is 8 pounds. Maker unknown. This is a double barrel break-open shotgun. I also wished Id thought to scrounge up some paper-hulled shells to go with it. A very sound in proof gun with very nice barrels. Locks with border engraving and signed Manhattan Arms Co. Checkered walnut fore-end and pistolgrip stock with . The double-barrel is about as politically correct as a shotgun can be. Looking from the breach end the bores look clean bright and shiny. Fact is even a .410 can be pretty effective with proper shot placement at close range. I suspect that 2 72-caliber muzzles staring you in the face is more intimidating than just one, if you are a felon. more info 1897 Classic Old West Double Barrel Shotgun Scabbard Handcrafted western style double barrel shotgun scabbard. If you prefer a hammerless version of this excellent coach gun, CZ makes the Sharp-Tail Coach, which is basically the same shotgun, just without the rabbit ears on the receiver. 18 1/2 inch brown Damascus barrels with brass fore-sight, Liege proofs and concave matte rib marked The Climax Laminated Steel. I offered to blast him if he didnt leave and he was still arguing when he got back to his car. William Evans marketed this model as their "Best Quality" boxlock as they feature top notch engraving, wood, fit and finish and our gun is not an exception. Some big news for trigger pullers recently from the Civilian Marksmanship Program. BLUE Toy Double Barrel Shot Gun Rifle With Shells Ejection soft dart. 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. A nice little 16g. Just because you are small (she is 50 110lb) their is no need to fear a 12 ga. This Scottish gun from Edinburgh while appearing worn on the outside is actually a fairly stout and strong gun. DAVID KIRKWOOD 10 GAUGE HAMMERLESS SHOTGUN GI#: 102222780 Gun features a pistol grip checkered walnut stock. The other option is to have it restocked to fit you! I agree with your comment, Ed. 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. That's the good points! Copyright 2011 Vintage Doubles. A short shotgun was a great all around defensive tool at medium range. 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. The 20-gauge kicks about half as much as the 12-gauge and carries about 55% of the payload. And not as expensive as some of the other big brand name ammo. It now sits ready next to my bed. The 28 bbl 12ga version has choke tubes that are changable, WinChoke thread. I might want/prefer an M-203 or a SAW or even an M-60 or MA-DEUCE..or even an F-15E, or an A-10 or AC-130 and DANGER CLOSE but do not have them available..there is no doubt of their superiority or capability in taking out and killing Bad Guy(s). They also add a couple of steps to the loading and firing process. Good. He operated fro, From a mid-west sale, a very nice antique percussion Rifle/Shotgun over under combination gun with patch box. Rack the slide, if a round is already chambered, you loose a round, lets perp know your location. This has modern dimensions, is well balanced, and is a super value. Light and in excellent condition in with stock dimensions for someone very special . 1790. Pitting in the bores could be removed with about .004 back bore to be mirror. 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 Coach guns are fine IF all you expect to do is fire two rounds. How far before shot cup flies off of shot to allow spread? If they still keep coming then something is clearly wrong with their head! Stock : Superb 36 slender, two-stage, O/U barrels, without, Spiridione Baculini, Italy. It functions fine but I don't find them as ergonomic as the top safe. This model also features bushed firing pins and the coveted extra safety sears for each barrel, and engraved heel and toe clips. This gun was built between 1896 and 1900 so am researching it and if it was made before 1899 we will be able to ship direct to most states instead of to an ffl. was built between the wars 1925-1930. While the 12 gauge is usually thought of as the standard in protective shotguns, the 20 can do just fine. 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. 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. 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!! This example includes bushed firing pins often only seen in high grade sidelocks. Very solid Westley which could be used as is or restored to new glory. And I even used #4 in my .410 with excellent results. The short-barreled double-barrel shotgun with hammers is often called a coach gun or side-by-side shotgun. 12 GA SIDE BY SIDE 2 18 BARREL. Manufactured at Springfield, Massachusetts. Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns Area Code: 218 $975.00 NEW THIS WEEK! 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. The companys hammerless Side-By-Side Coach Shotgun comes in 12 or 20 gauge with 20-inch barrels like the others, but with a bit of added capability. W. W. Greener boxlock ejector with 2 3/4" original Nitro proofs. Pheasant? Has 16" barrel and 32" overall length. For a gun with 28" barrels and a decent LOP this gun is light at 6 lbs. James Lang boxlock from 1905 ~ A true Edwardian era shotgun, Mortimer and Son ~ George Street, Edinburgh, classic vintage Scottish boxlock from 1895 ~ No FFL needed, can ship direct, Blondel Amiens (Quality Belgian) 12ga side plated Boxlock in high condition, Charles Lancaster boxlock from 1886 and nitro proofed ~ Can ship direct, Charles Smith boxlock ~ I love the Prince of Wales grip on this gun ~ Zero cast so ok for right or left handed shooter ~ Great price, Westley Richards on there early action, one of the first hammerless boxlocks and she still works great! William Evans 12g Boxlock Ejector ~ This is their "Best Quality" model ~ Check out the features and the beautiful wood and fences! *Note the cast off is 1" which is more than normal but would be perfect for the person that has a large beard or face that would require this. W.H. My wife knows how to use, though the recoil is pretty rough in the 12 gauge model. The Americ, Fine Italian made flintlock with gold inlays and silver mountings. 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. The pull from the trigger to the end of the stock is only 11 inches. Action is in fine condition. If ya want a single shot sad to say it but the Stevens 301 is the closest thing to the old NEF. Designed and Developed by DataWeb Programming | Copyright 2023. Weight: 6 Lbs. 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. It is tight on face and has great stock dimensions and chokes and 2 3/4" proofed chambers. Magnificent 18-bore double flintlock sporting gun, made in 1806. Worst case scenario in this you will still get at least one bad guy and a blood trail.. Here we present an antique Nicolas Noel Boutet Double Barrel Side by Si, This gun appears to be about 1/2 scale. The turkey loads produced dense and deadly patterns for a gobbler at 25 yards despite the cylinder choke. If I did my part they dropped dead. A correspondent tells me his western police department kept double-barrel shotguns in 20-gauge until at least the 1980s, along with pump-action 20-gauge shotguns. That said, I suspect it will be a long time before the liberals in any capacity begin to acknowledge that we gun owners and gun rights organization members have the kind of clout that we do have. 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. Very nice sharp gun overall! Armstrong & Co. of New Castle on Tynne ~ A solid English boxlock ejector for a super fair price. The condition is quite good although there is some light pitting in each bore. Stage Coach Shotgun Description: Here is a dandy from the old west. Learned to fire it with some degree of accuracy by the time I was tall enough to reach the triggers. Petrik 16 ga Over&Under~ Only 5lbs. Sporting Clays! Thomas Stensby & Co of Manchester ~ Nice features on this English double ~ 2 3/4" proofs! 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. 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.