Trigger guard is brass. 25 Whittal Street, Birmingham. However, shotguns have come a long way since the days of the horse and buggy. I love single action revolvers, have double action 38 for bedside, and the coach gun in the closet. 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. Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns Area Code: 218 $1,975.00 EXTREMELY FINE COLT 1878 10 GAUGE DOUBLE BARREL HAMMER SHOTGUN GI#: 102207886 Pistol grip checkered walnut stocks in excellent condition with most all varnish remaining. It is a Wells Fargo double barrel 12 gauge shotgun. Almost all double guns have internal hammer designs, which all serves to make the CZ Hammer Coach even cooler. American Gun- Knickerbocker Double Barrel- Left & Right Lock w/ some parts . The only quality American double introduced after the Great Depression was the Model 21 Winchester, showing up in the '30s. A lighter load first and then buckshot for problems inside the home. That said the the image of a side by side should make any unfriendly take a step back without a word being spoken. Well written article for those who chose to use one. You may wish to cock them one at a time, or both at once in anticipation of firing. Built on a unique but 100% trigger plate action this is a gun that I have always been intrigued with. "Double Barrel Flintlock Coach Gun by Wilson. At 10 feet (I didnt pattern at 15), my coach gun (CAI, 12 gauge 20 bbl) has a spread of right about 3+ inches. Looks to have a little extra var .Click for more info Fine condition with checkering having been freshened. side by side that weighs under 6 lbs. Obviously well made with exceptional engraving and wood. Anyone know of any coach guns with ejectors? In case you were wondering, the three barrels fire in sequence with each pull of the single triggerfirst the right barrel, then the left, and then the top. Tight, clean, field ready and has great dimensions. Cond. As a result I never leave the gun in a loaded condition which is a disadvantage for a home defense gun. Here we have an antique Prussian Nikolaus v. Dreyse Double Barrel Side by, BANK OF ENGLAND Antique BROWN BESS Flint MUSKET Napoleonic Wars Musket by LACY & Co of London Here we present an antique Brown Bess Flintlock Musket by Lacy & Company, made in England ci, 40 inch barrels are marked LAMINATED STEEL. Sorry, there are no results in your area. If you're looking for something special, these rare guns can be customizable in every way. I will also say this, I tell my wife to keep shooting till she no longer feels threatened. All have 3" chambers. Not every shooting/self defense is going to occur under perfect lighting while standing in front of a paper target that is not shooting back. The case colors are over 50% and the barrel blue in the 90% range. The fact that you still see 870s and mossberg 500s in police cruisers would steer me in that direction. A bargain for them! How far before shot cup flies off of shot to allow spread? CONTACT. When I did private security work I always carried a 590 for backup before law enforcement could be summoned and arrive. This Kerstan marked example is a double Kerstan bite on a horizontal profile. Cimarron also makes slightly fancier and more expensive Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp versions of the short double barrel with various embellishments. I now have a win. All Types (3) But then again carbines were not the topic of the article. Im not saying it happened to meIm just sayin. 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. Misc. One does NOT become competent or capable by purchasing or owning ANY firearm..or with any firearm they never practice with under various conditions. Manufactured at Springfield, Massachusetts. And I even used #4 in my .410 with excellent results. He argued that he wasnt doing nothing !! Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. 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. The 28" barrels are 32 caliber rifled octagon on top and 12 gaug, "Jenks Carbine with Tape Primer. 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. The Western Cowboy Back / Saddle Coach Shotgun Scabbard is made of top grain leather and is available in Black or Brown Colors of. Before jump in, it's worth noting that we chose production firearms. Simply break open the action and load the shells then close the action. Bright shiny bores. If you want to get a little less traditional with things, there are a lot of great offerings from Charles Daly. Our ever-growing inventory includes new and used models in just about every price range. Gun retains traces of the original laminated steel pattern with the balance having turned a plum brown. 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. Great barrels and wall thickness on this James Lang. It was easy to handle and there wasnt much that could go wrong as long as the ammo was good. Westley Richards we found in the back of our vault ~ Jim said did the cat drag it in from the sewer? To each his own. 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. 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. Prefer to by tried by 12 than carried by 6. Up close there is little spread on any shotgun round. Get Guns.com offers and news!! I do NOT like hammer guns for self defense a hammer-less double will give you the second shot without any practice. I like everything about them except for the safe which is located to the right and left of the trigger guard. 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. The bores are bright and shiny. It is a Russian made 16 gauge. To be honest the difference to the BAD GUYs is going to be marginal at best and the Bad Guy(s) will never know the difference. Tight with beautiful barrels inside and out this is a nice example. of shot. My personal Century Arms double-barrel was ordered in 20-gauge. The gun is tight on face and field ready. Actually, that says it all as it is a beautiful gem of the quality we would expect from Woodward. 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. I suspect that 2 72-caliber muzzles staring you in the face is more intimidating than just one, if you are a felon. This is from my personal collection, and I often referred to this gun as my "Hammer head shark" gun! Your discussions, feedback and comments are welcome here as long as they are relevant and insightful. GI#: 102201293 H. Nock, London. 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The single best, and most economical arm for hunting and defense in the Old West was the side by side, double-barreled shotgun. Manufrance Ideal Grade 2R ~ This is the Classic French Round Action, Army & Navy 16g. Part octagon barrel that is abou, Ketland & Co. The turkey loads produced dense and deadly patterns for a gobbler at 25 yards despite the cylinder choke. Built in 1938. Saw a Stoeger stagecoach for sale at the local gun store and immediately recognized the superior home defense qualities. Thanks Kaz, yes Marine if you read carefully I said if the perp isnt fleeing after the first shot, then barrel 2. DOUBLE BARRELED PISTOL/ALARM GUN (1168) .32 Caliber Pepperbox (GAP2026) 22 Caliber Sharps Pepperbox (GAP2025) . Looking from the breach end the bores look clean bright and shiny. 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. A nice little 16g. He was kicking a blowdown (fallen tree) and instead of a rabbit, up pops a bear. The Americ, Fine Italian made flintlock with gold inlays and silver mountings. Light weight, long barreled, tight, field ready. @ Philip If a perp is running away there is no lawful reason to fire on him. A nice vintage Greener that has excellent bores and is tight on face. A hammer gun has to be cocked and under stress that might get you killed. The Chinese-made shotguns feature exposed hammers and double triggers. In hindsight I prefer the physical indications that a hammer fired weapon provides. This coach gun was at times called the blunderbuss. The cost was very reasonable so the side by side was purchased and came home with me. Otherwise, its the same gun as the Hammer Coach. Not lockplates in it however. People often think the English London BEST sidelock is the most beautiful of the classic double guns but every once and awhile we get a boxlock in that is extremely attractive, handles well, and made with extreme care and craftsmanship. The bores are bright and shiny and show no dents or dings. We found this in the back of the vault and thought we should find a home for it. 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. *We Never share your email without your permission. The barrel is a dark plum brown patina. *Note the 29" steel barrels and the great stock dimensions and chokes for upland game. If you need it to be politically correct and not a scary black evil gun, everyones grandpa has a wood stock and blued steel. As you can see they knew how to build a fine gun. Cimarrons Cowboy Action Shooting version of the famous Colt 1878 Shotgun with real working hammers. Petrik 16 ga Over&Under~ Only 5lbs. The company saw fit to arm its messengers with what would become known as messenger guns and coach guns. Redzone 101 3.71K subscribers Subscribe 315 Share 21K views 2 years ago Going old school for self-defense will the Stoeger Double. A very rare and fine 18-bore, O/U, flintlock sporting gun, ca. Lock plate has "J. Cooper" and some light engraving which is all visible. This is a mix of birdshot and buckshot at 15 yards. Your email address will not be published. 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. Trapper. The gun didnt do great on clays, but I can attribute that almost entirely to the shooter, not the gun. Antique 10 Gauge Parker Hammer Shotgun with Damascus Barrels VERY NICE! A pump has more rounds on tap than the coach gun. Its an ejection break action. 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. But why limit yourself to two shots when you can have three? The Daly Coach Gun has barrels threaded for Rem choke tubes, adding versatility to this compact, break-action shotty. This model does not break open. Carbine is overall in great condition. Sale price! All Rights Reserved. 1-of-a Kind HAiR The MUSICAL 1988 20th Anniversary CAST SIGNED THEATER POSTER! 18-bore flintlock O/U, Baculini, Italy. I purchased a DP-12 thru CTD threw a Streamlight green laser/light on it, filled it with buckshot and havent looked back. Smooth Bore percussion Fowler approximately 69 Caliber. Stage Coach Shotgun Description: Here is a dandy from the old west. performed with 7/8 oz. Original Flip Up Site, 16 1/2 Barrel, Original Curly Mapel Stock. This little gun, perhaps with a little tuning of the chokes, would make an ideal upland bird gun. 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. Sell your coach gun for FREE today on GunsAmerica! My Mossberg 535 with 24 bbl patterns about 2 3/4 with full choke. One of my many shotguns is a Taurus Circuit Judge .410. Bowlby 41 cal. 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! They feel so natural in the hands. Churchill "Utility" Grade XXV with famous Churchill rib and weighs in at 6 lbs. While I use birdshot for training, birdshot is by no means useful for personal defense. For personal defense, the double-barrel handles quickly and points well. Very unique! Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns Area Code: 218 $975.00 NEW THIS WEEK! Many years ago (late 1960s) a family friend was hunting rabbits in South Maine one sunny February day. Copyright 2023 Gun Tech. 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. That is all, pretty much, still true. This model also features bushed firing pins and the coveted extra safety sears for each barrel, and engraved heel and toe clips. These chores include serving as a go-anywhere, do-anything, all-around tool for hunting, pest control and personal defense. Original sling swivels. It has all of the Wells Fargo marking that include markings on the left side of the buttstock. Find a Stoeger Dealer. In very nice condition for those of you (like myself) that are of the Churchill fan club. I hate having to pull the empties out, and in an actual defensive situation, being slowed down that much could be dangerous. These simple, rugged and workmanlike shotguns are well suited to many traditional shotgun chores. Some of the side-by-side shotgun manufacturers that we carry are: Mossberg , CZ USA, and Stoeger. Fast & Free shipping on many items! Buy a coach gun online. Dan, I thought that home invaders were pests and varmints to be controlled. I would not say it is really easy but is something that can certainly be learned. The Mission of Cheaper Than Dirt! Its light, handy will kick out a hull over either shoulder should you decide to use left handed. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. My Rossi overland coach 12 ga has an improved barrel on the left (front trigger) and a modified barrel on the right (rear). 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. With much less Flinching. The Bristol and . . Cond. and RR Thurston Gun #: 928505970 Seller: HunterOneTrigger $800.00 Full Details 79 Image (s) Details. All markings and engraving are sharp. 1 2 3 8 Next . This is one of the most unique side by side shotguns we have ever had in the shop. shotgun/gun Miller. For home defense, the coach gun looks good. Yes! All eight of the pellets from the 00 Buck rounds landed in the silhouette at 20 yards. Rack the slide, if a round is already chambered, you loose a round, lets perp know your location. CG1878-20. zooming slider below the image. JP Sauer 16g ~ a solid little Prussian made gun that would be great for grouse or quail, James Woodward & Sons 20ga. Featured Gun Classifieds Antique Shotguns - 1500-1850, Castiglioni, Brescia. Great deals on Double Barrel In Shotgun Parts. 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. But it also means the gun requires a bit of breaking in. It is rare to find one in its original makers case. A different variant, the double-barrel striker-fired shotgun, was used by New York City cops until at least the 1970s. I strongly suggest shooting at 30 inch square paper to find out just what the spread is. Right barrel has lifted dent 12" from breech on +that could use just a touch more work to be gone and then polished would be gone. Especially now that Schumer is top Dem in Senate. Quality work. 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. 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. 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!! Many years before the type was used in the Old West, the coach gun was used to guard European coaches from dangerous highwaymen. Not so! Even if he is wearing body armor the sherif has no need to hurry. People with weak wrists should not buy this gun! All of these coach guns are ideal for Cowboy Action shooting and home defense. 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. and by James Woodward to say the least. Many have heard of the "Kerstan" rib extension extra bite. This small maker was in business for a long time in Manchester. A short shotgun was a great all around defensive tool at medium range. New Gun Listing Notifications, Click anywhere on the large image below to zoom in, or use the Coach Gun-- 10 GA. antique Description: A Belgium double barrel water fowl gun that has been modified for guard duty on the American frontier. Sadly the barrels in the second half towards the muzzle have considerable pitting probably caused by being put away wet in a case. Metal has mostly plum brown patina. The recoil is light, and the shotgun handles quickly and gets on target fast. 12 GA SIDE BY SIDE 2 18 BARREL. Manufrance "Ideal" grade "2R" in very nice condition! This great English boxlock has been given a new life with newer barrels by esteemed Scottish gunmaker John Dickson and Son. Sell your coach gun for FREE today on GunsAmerica! They compliment my edc Cimarron bad boy .44 revolver. more info 1897 Classic Old West Double Barrel Shotgun Scabbard Handcrafted western style double barrel shotgun scabbard. Serial: 3975. !. My favorite SxS shotguns are simple, efficient in design, field useable, and ultimately a working man's shotgun. My gunsmith, Buck Hamlin, over thirty years ago encouraged me to put these chokes in my game gun and assured me there would be more birds in my bag and he was totally right. The Golden age of American shotguns lasted only about 40 years, from about 1890 until the Great Depression. Show Only with Pictures The front action percussion lock is unmarked and there are no proofs on this gun. The name and address on the rib is very sharp and crystal clear and obviously never seen any sanding or re-blacking since new. If youre recoil sensitive, consider a slip-on buttpad or a recoil pad for extended shooting sessions. Very solid Westley which could be used as is or restored to new glory. Those little shells in 8 shot make for a fun range pairing with the Hammer Coach. He also remarks of sales to the Massachusetts Militia. *Note the higher grade feature of the Purdey style hidden (nose) third bite. Add to Cart . It is tight on face and has great stock dimensions and chokes and 2 3/4" proofed chambers. 1822. Show Only Non-Guns. As a five shot double action revolving shoulder weapon, one can put a number of bursts on a target at in-house distances that will definitely put the hurt on a bad guy in short order. The tang safety means the gun can be carried while hunting with the hammers cocked and the safety on. This Scottish gun from Edinburgh while appearing worn on the outside is actually a fairly stout and strong gun. 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. Copyright 2011 Vintage Doubles. 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 Their 1878 Coach Gun got its inspiration by an actual period coach gun in their collection. Other times, folks would buy full-size shotguns and cut the barrels down to the desired length. To fire, cock the hammers and pull the trigger. The handsome and affordable single- and double-trigger scatterguns pack a potent punch. The double-barrel shotgun is an excellent all-around shotgun for defense use and ideal for many of us. Following the success of its initial collaboration with Vertx, Premier Body Armor announces its continued partnership. *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.