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. 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. It is a Russian made 16 gauge. The 12-gauge hits hard and may be your choice. A very solid 2 3/4" gun with great barrels and bores. Sell your coach gun for FREE today on GunsAmerica! A nice vintage Greener that has excellent bores and is tight on face. All have 3" chambers. And coyotes and bad guys share some of the same qualities. 12 GA SIDE BY SIDE 2 18 BARREL. This Scottish gun from Edinburgh while appearing worn on the outside is actually a fairly stout and strong gun. Our ever-growing inventory includes new and used models in just about every price range. Many considered it short compared to a hunting gun at the time. New Gun Listing Notifications, Click anywhere on the large image below to zoom in, or use the It is very functional as is so I would use it as a rainy day gun and do nothing to it! I have found with my 20 870 (deer barrel, rifle sights) that the IC choke gives good buckshot patterns and excellent slug accuracy. Sadly the barrels in the second half towards the muzzle have considerable pitting probably caused by being put away wet in a case. Antique O/U 44/12 ga. Wisconsin Maker DST Patch Box Ex. It is possible it could be bent half and inch or more. Features nice shiny bright bores. 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. If he isnt running away after the skeet load she fires barrel 2. William Evans 12g Boxlock Ejector ~ This is their "Best Quality" model ~ Check out the features and the beautiful wood and fences! Hunting shotguns. Seller: LeRoy Merz Antique Guns Area Code: 218 $975.00 NEW THIS WEEK! Updated Gun Listing Notifications What are you using? No sane person faces down a 68 yr old man in his underwear with a freshly charged pump gun. I took it to the range with a couple of men from my church. Its light, handy will kick out a hull over either shoulder should you decide to use left handed. Thus making their own coach guns. Gustav Kerstan 16 ga. with unique lock up ~ For the shotgunner that likes to show up with something completely different! Petrik 16 ga Over&Under~ Only 5lbs. Gauge: 20 gauge. zooming slider below the image. Back when the west was wild, coach guns were your best bet against unwanted threats. It was manufactured for Nickerson by Joab Hapgood (1804-1890) of Shrewsbury and Boston, MA. Used. The double-barrel action is compact and allows for longer barrels while retaining a relatively short profile. Cimarrons Cowboy Action Shooting version of the famous Colt 1878 Shotgun with real working hammers. The choke is an open cylinder, well suited for home defense, but not for hunting at anything past 20 yards with birdshot. PERCUSSION WITH ORIGINAL SCABBARD, Mid-19th Century Muzzle-loader 12ga.double, 141. We don't know a lot about this maker except that he set up shop at 5 Pelham's Lane in Colchester, Essex, from 1901 to 1913. Trapper. 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. But it also means the gun requires a bit of breaking in. I like this safety for use once the hammers are cocked, it is a good feature when moving in the home. Other times, folks would buy full-size shotguns and cut the barrels down to the desired length. A great entry level English double that is field ready. The cost was very reasonable so the side by side was purchased and came home with me. The Golden age of American shotguns lasted only about 40 years, from about 1890 until the Great Depression. It is tight on face and has great stock dimensions and chokes and 2 3/4" proofed chambers. Beautiful Damascus barrels are tight on face and have bright shiny bores. 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. We reserve the right to edit as appropriate, delete profane, harassing, abusive and spam comments or posts, and block repeat offenders. When ever the subject comes up of which loads are best as defensive loads, the argument can get pretty heated. Now you can relive the Old West by owning this fine reproduction of the cowboy gun Colt made in Hartford, Connecticut. *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. As you can see they knew how to build a fine gun. This page was last updated: 04-Mar 05:25. Armstrong & Co. of New Castle on Tynne ~ A solid English boxlock ejector for a super fair price. 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. A staple of the Old American West, Impact Guns carries a wide variety of side-by-side, double barrel, shotgun designs. Featuring chokes that will bring success in the uplands as well as the modern stock dimensions. If you're looking for a traditional double-barrel shotgun, look no further. but carries 29" Krupp barrels. It was 2,800 miles of rough country full of rough people and defense was necessary. The 41 inch has a brown patina and is marke, 1800s ENGRAVED Antique German Percussion Back Action SxS 16 Gauge Shotgun Mid-1800s Double Barrel Fowling Gun Here we present an antique German Double Barrel Percussion Side by Side Hammer, Fine French flintlock, double-barrel, 20-bore Sporting Gun with British proof marks, ca. Stay in the know. Case in point..My wife bought me a Kel Tec KSG bullpup pump gun for my birthday last year. I always tell them that I dont have a set go to gun because I have guns stashed all over my home. But if you want one all around gun for home defense a shotgun is my choice. Another advantage is that with two loads, you can stage the load. F.A.I.R. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. These Francotte guns are fabulous values. It was easy to handle and there wasnt much that could go wrong as long as the ammo was good. Light weight, long barreled, tight, field ready. I also have a Stoger IGA Coachgun in 12ga for home defense. CZ-USA Hammer Coach 12ga 20" Black Chrome Barrel, 3" Chamber, Color Case Hardened . more info 1897 Classic Old West Double Barrel Shotgun Scabbard Handcrafted western style double barrel shotgun scabbard. That said, however, the politicians knew what happened, and when that onerous ban came up for review in 2004, it was quietly allowed to sunset its way out of existence. They all stated that the 12ga kicked way too much for them and way way too much for their wives. When you ride shotgun, ride with a Cimarron 1878 Coach Gun. Home Firearms Coach Guns Double Barreled Defense. It may not have a great selection of antique double barrel options, but there are some quite valuable shotguns that you will want to look into. Wood is excellent. Lots of condition on this classic Greener FH 35. Category, Antique LONDON FINE TWIST Side by Side Shotgun ~ 12Ga ~ 36" Barrels, 2 muzzleloader. Its the kind of gun that could make someone get into Cowboy Action Shooting, and its the exact kind of gun those shooters seek. 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. It is rare to find one in its original makers case. When it does, I always ask the question..Would you be willing to stand in front of the gun when it fires such a load? That usually puts the argument to rest. 1822. I have an old style exposed hammer coach gun. I agree with your comment, Ed. Everyones budget and circumstances do not allow purchasing an expensive defensive shotgun. The fact that you still see 870s and mossberg 500s in police cruisers would steer me in that direction. The Triple Threat is the abbreviated version of the Triple Crown shotgun with 18.5-inch barrels. Sporting Clays! This is from my personal collection, and I often referred to this gun as my "Hammer head shark" gun! Coach guns have extractors, but no ejectors (like a single-shot external hammer gun I have). And I even used #4 in my .410 with excellent results. shotgun/gun Miller. Before jump in, it's worth noting that we chose production firearms. 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 article. Exceptionally rare and fine 23-bore O/U double flintlock sporting gun, ca. Those case colors are original indicating this gun has seen very little use. Available in both the hard-hitting 12-gauge and the light-kicking 20, I elected for the 20-gauge so everyone in the home could use the shotgun well. I usually have to poke a cleaning rod down the barrel to get the shells loose, or drop something down the barrel to knock the shells far enough out of the chamber to grab and pull. This coach gun was at times called the blunderbuss. Comes with a rosewo, George Wallis of Hull 8 gauge duck gun The most celebrated gunsmith of Eastern Yorkshire England. I am a bit of a traditionalist anyway. I also wished Id thought to scrounge up some paper-hulled shells to go with it. No thanks. I am looking for one of these for a client. Stock Dimensions: 14 x 1, The frame and buttplate have scroll engraving. Rare DREYSE NEEDLE FIRE Shotgun PRUSSIAN Antique Double Barrel SxS 16 Gauge c1850s Predecessor to the Centerfire System! We are offering for sale an Antique LONDON MADE Side by Side shotgun chambered in 12GA. They typically have two triggers one for each barrel and offer safety and speed in a simplistic, reliable design. The Howdah 20-Gauge Double-Barrel Flintlock Pistol Has a Deep History. Well written article for those who chose to use one. A very sound in proof gun with very nice barrels. 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. Stock Dimensions: 14 3/8"LOP x " c .Click for more info Seller: Lewis Drake & Associates Area Code: 270 $13,500.00 Nock, London. Your email address will not be published. They also add a couple of steps to the loading and firing process. Many have heard of the "Kerstan" rib extension extra bite. It is practical as well. My double barrel has few parts, is impossible to jam, needs no safety and shows me whats in the chamber every two shots. Those little shells in 8 shot make for a fun range pairing with the Hammer Coach. This great English boxlock has been given a new life with newer barrels by esteemed Scottish gunmaker John Dickson and Son. @ Philip If a perp is running away there is no lawful reason to fire on him. It would be gone if properly oil finished. I suspect that 2 72-caliber muzzles staring you in the face is more intimidating than just one, if you are a felon. Cond. A very nice boxlock for the price. Size of shot pattern for birdshot to buck shot no more than a quater under 15; so even #7 1/2 is effective man killer at in home defensive range. SIG Sauer MCX-SPEAR: Civilian Version of XM7 Rifle Arrives! This is an original antique circa 1875-1880 double-barreled shotgun with original 18 inch barrels commonly known as a "coach gun". The bores are bright with only some minor pitting in places. As you can see in the pictures this gun is in excellent condition for it's age! Some very light haze pitting in both bores but basically really nice barrels, bright and shiny and well in their nitro proof. I strongly suggest shooting at 30 inch square paper to find out just what the spread is. I love single action revolvers, have double action 38 for bedside, and the coach gun in the closet. I really appreciate the Prince of Wales semi pistol grip. We found this in the back of the vault and thought we should find a home for it. BUT AGAIN PRACTICE PRACTICE, PRACTICE PRACTICE , AND MORE PRACTICE (as mentioned above) also fire and maneuver, cover and concealment WILL help you better odds of survival. Dan, I thought that home invaders were pests and varmints to be controlled. Rack the slide, if a round is already chambered, you loose a round, lets perp know your location. 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. 14-1/4 inches LOP. The other option for a hammerless gun would be an elastic shell holder on the buttstock, chambers empty, and practice quickly loading. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Editors note: This post was originally published in December of 2016. The bore is smooth and the lock tight and fir, 141. What I was not aware of was the unease I would have over the striker design. It allows me to get off two very powerful shots very quickly; much the same way an African double rifle allows professional hunters to dispatch the most dangerous of African game when it gets up close and personal. 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. The right side of the action the wood has been properly reinforced with dowels to strengthen the stock. If he is running the threat of danger has passed and if you shoot and hit him you open yourself up for prosecution. GI#: 102227277 Antique PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel SIDE x SIDE HAMMER Shotgun Stub Twist Classic Shotgun Made in 1888! From the images of old west guards riding shotgun on a stagecoach to the modern hammer-fired double, the double-barrel has an unmistakable image and the threat of a double-charge of buckshot. Shooting in off hand/ weak hand, hip, etc. Or you might get it all. 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. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. They show Wells Fargo Property 25 with W.F. Obviously ready for the field as is but this would be a fun one to give a new oil finish to the wood and with a light pick up of the checkering. Chambers are polished and chamfered, so shells go in and out like you remember when your wives were young. The 32 1/2" round barrels are 41 caliber rifled and 40 caliber smooth bore with a r, From a mid-west sale, a very nice antique Mule Ear or Side bar percussion Rifle/Shotgun over under combination gun with patch box. I note that she has bushed firing pins, a higher grade feature. I like everything about them except for the safe which is located to the right and left of the trigger guard. The double-barrel is also easy to train with. Though many in general will not admit it. W. Palmer Jones. Get Guns.com offers and news!! Antique Mule Ear O/U 32/12 ga. Side Hammer Combination Gun New York Maker Ex. One does NOT become competent or capable by purchasing or owning ANY firearm..or with any firearm they never practice with under various conditions. In that regard this gun is a perfect example as it is hard to close. I wouldnt be writing off that slide rack intimidation so quickly. *We Never share your email without your permission. 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. From 1898, George Bate 20ga between the wars English double with a beautifully long LOP, Russell Hillsdon 20g. Good article in particular Its important to discuss the 20 ga which I seldom see done. Guns were made after that time, but most collectors agree that quality began to decline after the depression. Light, simple, elegant, and strong. The Mission of Cheaper Than Dirt! The double-barrel shotgun offers a formidable deterrent. I will also say this, I tell my wife to keep shooting till she no longer feels threatened. The hammers are not difficult to cock, and the triggers are crisp enough. 3 in 26 in Cyl/Cyl Blued Walnut CG187826. 6 Lbs. At 10 feet (I didnt pattern at 15), my coach gun (CAI, 12 gauge 20 bbl) has a spread of right about 3+ inches. Yes! Which is good if your worried about penetrating through a wall and reduced recoil on user. Churchill "Utility" Grade XXV with famous Churchill rib and weighs in at 6 lbs. A coach gun is a modern term, coined by gun collectors, for a double-barreled shotgun, generally with barrels from 18 to 24 inches (460 to 610 mm) in length, placed side-by-side.These weapons were known as "cut-down shotguns" or "messenger's guns" from the use of such shotguns on stagecoaches by shotgun messengers in the American Wild West.They came in 10 and 12 gauge blackpowder variants. 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. 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. I purchased a DP-12 thru CTD threw a Streamlight green laser/light on it, filled it with buckshot and havent looked back. All markings and engraving are sharp. This is a double barrel break-open shotgun. on the other hand, i loved my dads MOSSBERG 12 gauge pump, with a POLLY choke, for everything else. Typical of early gu, BRITISH Antique T. KETLAND & COMPANY Percussion Conversion FOWLING Piece 16 Gauge FLINTLOCK to PERCUSSION Shotgun Here we present an antique English T. Ketland & Company Conv, ENGRAVED Antique NICOLAS BOUTET Percussion Conversion DOUBLE BARREL Shotgun French GOLD INLAID Side by Side Fowling Piece! My other edc gun is a Winchester 86 extra light in 45-70. 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. Using a combo load of #4 and #00 buckshot covers both close encounters and something effective up to 25 yards. 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 Americ, Fine Italian made flintlock with gold inlays and silver mountings. Fact is even a .410 can be pretty effective with proper shot placement at close range. even circa 1937. The barrels are tight on face (they ring beautifully) and the bores quite nice being bright and free of any heavy pitting. Antique LONDON FINE TWIST Side by Side Shotgun ~ 12Ga ~ 36" Barrels Gun #: 991214683 Seller: baystategunbuyers GA Sales: 1880 $439.00 Full Details More from this Seller 10 Image (s) 2 muzzleloader. Gun retains traces of the original laminated steel pattern with the balance having turned a plum brown. Great wall thickness and American style stock dimensions tell me along with this condition that this gun will not last long! Wood and metal. Antique PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel SIDE x SIDE HAMMER Shotgun Stub Twist Classic Shotgun Made in 1888! It functions fine but I don't find them as ergonomic as the top safe. The minimal wall thickness is thicker than most in fact very thick for this vintage shotgun. Your discussions, feedback and comments are welcome here as long as they are relevant and insightful. And yes my state allows you to chase them down outside and shoot them. This article was good food for thought and hopefully will help folks make good decisions. I would have the barrels browned by Buck Hamlin to bring back their former beauty. 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. That is all, pretty much, still true. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's A different variant, the double-barrel striker-fired shotgun, was used by New York City cops until at least the 1970s. boxlock with modern high dimensions. I think the pictures will tell you all you need to know as they show the excellent condition this English boxlock is in. Side-by-side shotguns are often used in Cowboy Action Shooting competition. An interesting, spuriously signed, silver mounted, 24-bore double-barreled, flintlock Sporting Gun, ca. Very Rare Granville Henry Single Shot Percussion Shotgun. And the #4 Buck rounds make for a solid, light-kicking self-defense load. 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.