Trigger guard is brass. Original Flip Up Site, 16 1/2 Barrel, Original Curly Mapel Stock. Best Double-Barrel Shotguns. shotgun/rifle. What are you using? I am looking for one of these for a client. English Engraved ROBINSON & SON Antique ~7 Gauge Shotgun Fowler PERCUSSION Large Bore FOWLING Piece .90 Caliber, BRITISH Antique T. KETLAND & COMPANY Percussion Conversion FOWLING Piece 16 Gauge FLINTLOCK to PERCUSSION Shotgun. Availability: Please Call 1877 SIXGUN1. Ready?! . Check out the great stock dimensions and chokes on this very well-made English double with elegant 30" barrels. coach gun for sale and auction. Bright shiny bores. Charles Ingram was a very well-known and respected Scottish maker in Glasgow. At home I chose another 500 that is a little more maneuverable but still has six rounds available with backup ammo attached to the stock. This is an original antique circa 1875-1880 double-barreled shotgun with original 18 inch barrels commonly known as a "coach gun". My favorite SxS shotguns are simple, efficient in design, field useable, and ultimately a working man's shotgun. Give me a call if you know of someone that has one, even it may not be on the market. This patent is still in use today by Merkel on their best over and unders. Many companies would offer their double-barrel models from the factory with 12- to 24-inch barrels. Antique PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel SIDE x SIDE HAMMER Shotgun Stub Twist Classic Shotgun Made in 1888! 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. The fact that you still see 870s and mossberg 500s in police cruisers would steer me in that direction. 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. The double-barrel shotgun is an excellent all-around shotgun for defense use and ideal for many of us. It is tight on face and has great stock dimensions and chokes and 2 3/4" proofed chambers. The overall length is 37 inches, and the shotgun weighs about 7.5 pounds. A staple of the Old American West, Impact Guns carries a wide variety of side-by-side, double barrel, shotgun designs. Gauge: 20 gauge. If you don't care for stock extensions like the one on this gun always keep in mind we can remove this and you can have a recoil pad installed in its place. At 10 feet (I didnt pattern at 15), my coach gun (CAI, 12 gauge 20 bbl) has a spread of right about 3+ inches. I estimate this gun was built shortly after 1909. Tight with beautiful barrels inside and out this is a nice example. Scores of thousands of these sidehammer scatterguns were a mainstay to settlers . Otherwise, its the same gun as the Hammer Coach. 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". If they still keep coming then something is clearly wrong with their head! Bob, That may well be true and no argument there. Many years ago (late 1960s) a family friend was hunting rabbits in South Maine one sunny February day. Very rare Granville Henry Single Shot Percussion Shotgun. This is one of the most unique side by side shotguns we have ever had in the shop. Get Guns.com offers and news!! Shotguns At Collectors Firearms, we pride ourselves on our ever evolving inventory of antique shotguns and used shotguns for sale. Percussion With Original Scabbard. grew up with a 16 gauge single break action. Good condition antique Belgian 12 gauge double barrel shotgun that is marked "W.M. What is not to like? Very good points in the article, and certainly a SxS double is more compact than a pump, especially if you can find an 18 one. He operated fro, From a mid-west sale, a very nice antique percussion Rifle/Shotgun over under combination gun with patch box. All eight of the pellets from the 00 Buck rounds landed in the silhouette at 20 yards. Wells Fargo Belgium Double Barrel 12 GA. 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. 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. However, shotguns have come a long way since the days of the horse and buggy. 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??? Some coach style guns come with choke tubes, which is useful. Weight empty is 8 pounds. America's Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). 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. 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. That's the good points! 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. Antique Firearms - John B. Henry They accompany me where I go. If ya want a single shot sad to say it but the Stevens 301 is the closest thing to the old NEF. Some very light haze pitting in both bores but basically really nice barrels, bright and shiny and well in their nitro proof. shotgun/gun Miller. Cond. The spread from the short barrels also made it much easier to hit moving targets from a bouncing coach. I also recommend a double barrel shotgun with a short barrel 20 inches or shorter. Pattern whatever you have at house distances. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. 14-1/4 inches LOP. Show Only Non-Guns. The right side of the action the wood has been properly reinforced with dowels to strengthen the stock. Magnificent 18-bore double flintlock sporting gun, made in 1806. With much less Flinching. If youre recoil sensitive, consider a slip-on buttpad or a recoil pad for extended shooting sessions. The company saw fit to arm its messengers with what would become known as messenger guns and coach guns. Yeah, but 20 inches is a great length, giving the gun excellent balance and a smooth swing. Fast & Free shipping on many items! It will handle 2 legged pests and varmints quite adequately. 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. Buckshot is (arguably) the best pest/varmint control around. I wouldnt be writing off that slide rack intimidation so quickly. Great barrels and wall thickness on this James Lang. Signup now! The case colors are over 50% and the barrel blue in the 90% range. And not as expensive as some of the other big brand name ammo. Stoeger 410 Coach Gun for self-defense mods and setup. We want you, our readers, to be able to make informed decisions. Manufrance Ideal Grade 2R ~ This is the Classic French Round Action, Army & Navy 16g. The gun is tight on face and field ready. If he is running the threat of danger has passed and if you shoot and hit him you open yourself up for prosecution. All rights reserved. It was 2,800 miles of rough country full of rough people and defense was necessary. If a round isnt already chamber, still gives the perp your location. Stage Coach Shotgun Description: Here is a dandy from the old west. I have also found that staring down both barrels has a tremendous psychological impact on most neer-do-wells. 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. The condition is quite good although there is some light pitting in each bore. Bores are bright, barrels ring like my church's bells. If roused from my slumber I will pick it up even before going for my handgun. 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. LARGE ENGLISH HUDSON BAY DOG-LOCK MARKET PUNT GUN CIRCA EARLY 1800S. Hunting shotguns. DAVID KIRKWOOD 10 GAUGE HAMMERLESS SHOTGUN GI#: 102222780 Gun features a pistol grip checkered walnut stock. I also have a Stoger IGA Coachgun in 12ga for home defense. I agree with your comment, Ed. I have shot this gun and I have to say it handles extremely well. Great wall thickness and American style stock dimensions tell me along with this condition that this gun will not last long! With a powerful firearm and an instant second shot, coupled with excellent handling qualities, these shotguns filled a real need. 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. 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. *Note the higher grade feature of the Purdey style hidden (nose) third bite. Those little shells in 8 shot make for a fun range pairing with the Hammer Coach. 1800. 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. Either way, racking the slide= STUPID MOVE! Antique 10 Gauge Parker Hammer Shotgun with Damascus Barrels VERY NICE! Antique Shotguns - 1500-1850 for sale - Guns International What I was not aware of was the unease I would have over the striker design. Hinterland #: 179306; The Western Cowboy Back / Saddle Coach Shotgun Scabbard is made of top grain leather and is available in Black or Brown Colors of. Affordable and powerful, it is worth a look. Dan is absolutely right; his M1 carbine is a much better choice. DOUBLE BARRELED PISTOL/ALARM GUN (1168) .32 Caliber Pepperbox (GAP2026) 22 Caliber Sharps Pepperbox (GAP2025) . boxlock with modern high dimensions. 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. Features nice shiny bright bores. 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. yes , my coach gun is a 12 with 000 buck, yes its great, range loads are Aurqila shorty slugs. with classic Prince of Wales grip and 2 3/4" proofs so can shoot many of the American shells! To fire, cock the hammers and pull the trigger. Show Only with Pictures $14.95. A 12 gauge double barrel coach gun by Manhattan Arms Companycirca 1890. The Bristol and . The Howdah 20-Gauge Double-Barrel Flintlock Pistol Has a Deep History. This goes for most males too. Antique Shotguns - Cartridge for sale - Guns International This JIC unit is available anytime I leave my residence. Armstrong & Co. of New Castle on Tynne ~ A solid English boxlock ejector for a super fair price. . Petrik 16 ga Over&Under~ Only 5lbs. This example includes bushed firing pins often only seen in high grade sidelocks. Coach Gun Shotguns. Your discussions, feedback and comments are welcome here as long as they are relevant and insightful. It is out of the way and very easy to operate. Maker unknown. While prior to the advent of metallic cartridges, the blunderbuss and muzzle loaded side by side were known as coach guns, that term has also been carried forth to include side by side shotguns as often seen up on the boot of stagecoaches in the Old West. @1880, Lancaster Assisted opening boxlock ~ The famous "Wrist Breaker!". Manufactured at Springfield, Massachusetts. It is my wifes primary home defense weapon. and RR Thurston. 1 bid. The Americ, Fine Italian made flintlock with gold inlays and silver mountings. A 12 gauge double barrel coach gun by Manhattan Arms Company !. They can be found in both 12- and 20-gauge variations as well as .410 bore. 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!! I think the pictures will tell you all you need to know as they show the excellent condition this English boxlock is in. 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. It is a Russian made 16 gauge. Antique (Pre 1899) Shotguns Misc. For Sale - GunsAmerica A word of warning, however: The Hammer Coach has tight tolerances, which is a good thing. Or you might get it all. Coach guns are fine IF all you expect to do is fire two rounds. One of those guns I will never sell. 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. Featured Gun Classifieds Antique Shotguns - 1500-1850, Castiglioni, Brescia. 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 information provided here does not represent the views of Cheaper Than Dirt! Heres hoping the semi-auto TAC-13 makes a return when the Remington firearms brand gets up and running again. *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. We found it shot a great pattern at close range, as mentioned in the article. :). It is possible it could be bent half and inch or more. The Coach Gun -- The Town Tamer - American Cowboy Chronicles Lock plate has "J. Cooper" and some light engraving which is all visible. While the company offers several models with double triggers, there are none with exposed hammers. Everyones budget and circumstances do not allow purchasing an expensive defensive shotgun. Show Only Guns Known as The Coach Gun, this version of the Colt 1878 Shotgun has the shorter 20 barrels for better handling in tight spaces. The double-barrel with two loads of buckshot was ideal for taking dangerous felons at gunpoint. They are my edc because I chose them to be. Not so! Used. Cimarron also makes slightly fancier and more expensive Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp versions of the short double barrel with various embellishments. *Note this grade features a Purdey style hidden third bite. Again it is practice/familiarization and what one has in their hands at the time of need. I will also say this, I tell my wife to keep shooting till she no longer feels threatened. GI#: 102201293 H. Nock, London. *This gun features a 15 1/4" checkered butt. *Chokes are tight but can easily be opened. Fine condition with checkering having been freshened. But then again not everyone can afford or has one, OR CAN GET ONE. 1-of-a Kind HAiR The MUSICAL 1988 20th Anniversary CAST SIGNED THEATER POSTER! Overall length of 35". Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. They are blaming Weiner, Comey, Fox news, the Russians, skipping Wisconsin etc. It will beat you up after a little while, and 3-inch turkey shells are going to make you know you shot them. This gun is tight and field ready. MOORE CO. BELGIUM" on both locks and "CAST-STEEL BELGIUM" on the barrel rib. But if you want one all around gun for home defense a shotgun is my choice. Copyright 2023 Gun Tech. Sporting Clays! 12 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotguns - Guns For Sale Manufacturers include Henry, Sharps, Spencer, Winchester, Volcanic, Remingtion and more. It comes with 20-inch blued barrels (full 26-inch barrels are available) and exposed hammers with a color case hardened receiver. This Jennings rifle was manufactured in 1852 by Robbins and Lawrence i, Rare DREYSE NEEDLE FIRE Shotgun PRUSSIAN Antique Double Barrel SxS 16 Gauge c1850s Predecessor to the Centerfire System! But this is just my opinion. Taylors & Company FS Tactical 1911: Now in 10mm! I love the rather naive but well done game scenes on the action. Real safety is between the ears and involves keeping the finger off of the trigger until you fire. The double-barrel is also easy to train with. 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. Similar to the Stoeger Double Defense model, the Charles Daly 204XT is an over/under tactical break-action shotgun with 20-inch barrels, rails for optics and accessories, extended choke tubes and a single selective trigger with a tang mounted safety control switch. My personal Century Arms double-barrel was ordered in 20-gauge. Plus, those barrels produced solid patterns at, and a bit beyond, typical self-defense distances. Westley Richards we found in the back of our vault ~ Jim said did the cat drag it in from the sewer? These simple, rugged and workmanlike shotguns are well suited to many traditional shotgun chores. Not my first pick, but it could be a good choice for some. But although the action is simplistic in nature, some of these double-barreled beauties are undoubtedly of heirloom quality, boasting attractive wood furniture, alluring finishes, and intricately engraved details. The other option is to have it restocked to fit you! 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. 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. Cimarron Firearms has a reputation for their excellent reproductions of Old West pistols, rifles and shotguns. Rare DREYSE NEEDLE FIRE Shotgun PRUSSIAN Antique Double Barrel SxS 16 Gauge c1850s Predecessor to the Centerfire System! William Powell built nice guns and this one while rather plain is in excellent condition. A tight classic Lancaster of London. This classic London Lancaster assisted opener is in very nice condition. Many considered it short compared to a hunting gun at the time. What works in the movies, does not work in real life. No thanks. A very tight gun and with condition this nice little 28 features modern high stock dimensions with a decent lop which could be made up to 1" longer with a pad. Barrel length, regardless . Completed in 1901 this Scott is in remarkable condition retaining over 90% of its original case color and blue. The left side of the frame has the Robbins & Lawrence and C.P. The bores are bright with only some minor pitting in places. Get the latest information about new products, special deals, news, top-rated items, promotions and more! 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. As far as cost reasons to buy a coach gun, Cheaperthandirt has many pump actions for less than what the CZ coach gun costs. It is a Wells Fargo double barrel 12 gauge shotgun. Their 1878 Coach Gun got its inspiration by an actual period coach gun in their collection. Coach Gun-- 10 GA. antique Description: A Belgium double barrel water fowl gun that has been modified for guard duty on the American frontier. They compliment my edc Cimarron bad boy .44 revolver. This is a neat little bead-sighted shotgun that handles well. Sorry, there are no results in your area. . Each hammer is cocked individually. Anyone know of any coach guns with ejectors? Most women can handle the 20 gauge more accurately and consistently/reliablyand allows for more PRACTICE and Familiarization with the firearm. Stock : Superb 36 slender, two-stage, O/U barrels, without, Spiridione Baculini, Italy. antique double barrel shotgun for sale | eBay Your email address will not be published. Stay in the know. 12 gauge was stronger than his faith in a pump shotgun.always 2only drawbackno ejectorsused extractorsbut repeat always 2. I offered to blast him if he didnt leave and he was still arguing when he got back to his car. MON-FRI 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST SAT 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. CST Some years ago I bought a Spartan, 20 inch coach gun. Certainly #4 would be good. 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. I am a bit of a traditionalist anyway. It is rare to find one in its original makers case. 30 inch barrels are bright on the inside and retain about 70% Damascus twist pattern on the exterior. 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. 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. Original, English Engraved ROBINSON & SON Antique ~7 Gauge Shotgun Fowler PERCUSSION Large Bore FOWLING Piece .90 Caliber Here we present an antique L. Robinson & Sons Large Bore Fowling Piece. A bargain for them! 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. This ad features the pictured Antique Parker Exposed Hammers Shotgun with Damascus Barrels. 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. . 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. Haha. The Mission of Cheaper Than Dirt! Using a combo load of #4 and #00 buckshot covers both close encounters and something effective up to 25 yards. When you ride shotgun, ride with a Cimarron 1878 Coach Gun. A nice little 16g. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns, Antique (Pre-1899) Shotguns - Misc. FRISPRTGDL1228 Iside Prestige Tartaruga Gold 12 Gauge with 28 in Blued Barrel, 3 in Chamber, 2rd Capacity, Color Case Hardened Gold Engraved Metal Finish & Walnut Stock Right Hand (Full Size) Hinterland #: 174857; MFG #: FRISPRTGDL1228; . 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. Featuring chokes that will bring success in the uplands as well as the modern stock dimensions. And yes my state allows you to chase them down outside and shoot them. "Coach" Shotgun: A welcome passenger on long, lonely stagecoach rides. W Moore & Co London double barrel 10 gauge, "SUPER RARE" ANTIQUE COACH GUN 1830's to 1840's 45 Cal. One of my many shotguns is a Taurus Circuit Judge .410. 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. Note the modern dimensions and there are still remaining original case colors on the action. This is a wonderful little 20g. Well written article for those who chose to use one. I have to ask: When you say Size of shot pattern for birdshot to buck shot no more than a quater under 15 , have you actually patterned your gun? The Golden age of American shotguns lasted only about 40 years, from about 1890 until the Great Depression. Trapper. At in the house ranges, it is deadly and will make a mess of anyone hit with it! Auction 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. On the other hand, Winchesters #3 buckshot load holds 20 buckshot pellets. Rossi 12 gauge Overland Coach Gun 3 for sale at - GunsAmerica Hamilton Stagecoach Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun, made circa 1890, in Liege, Belgium. Gun retains traces of the original laminated steel pattern with the balance having turned a plum brown. Guns were made after that time, but most collectors agree that quality began to decline after the depression. LePage, Paris. This small maker was in business for a long time in Manchester. Most of the shells fired have been Winchesters 7 birdshot. Coach guns are formidable shotguns capable of defending the home. We buy and sell fine antique firearms and rare collectibles. Very solid Westley which could be used as is or restored to new glory. Coach Guns Double Barreled Defense - The Shooter's Log A double barrel is certainly a choice to be considered. Also a laser and flashlight combo were added for visibility JIC.
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