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. Many considered it short compared to a hunting gun at the time. CZ Bobwhite G2. Bright shiny bores. Or you might get it all. Average front room 15. In super condition this little Churchill only weighs what many 16g and 20-gauge guns weigh but still manages to balance beautifully. Yes, the stock is short but at four pounds the gun balances and comes up to fit a small person (child undoubtedly) so what a great first gun for the small person in your world. It has all of the Wells Fargo marking that include markings on the left side of the buttstock. All markings and engraving are sharp. 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. Details. 1800. But if you want one all around gun for home defense a shotgun is my choice. Give me a call if you know of someone that has one, even it may not be on the market. I havent really used a double but my short same length barrel pump i normally keep a couple round of #6 followed by a round or 2 #4 buck shot( which i used as my load in law enforcement more pellets same power) with the last round being a slug because by that time your probably shooting outside. The gun was nitro proofed in 1968 according to the proof marks on the flats. Hamilton Stagecoach Double Barrel Hammer Shotgun, made circa 1890, in Liege, Belgium. defender and although the appearance doesnt have the same effect as a double it has an effect as a short barrel shotgun and the racking of the slide to chamber a round is unmistakable and a very effective psychological tool. Wonder how that street got its name. Give me a call! Everyones budget and circumstances do not allow purchasing an expensive defensive shotgun. "Coach" Shotgun: A welcome passenger on long, lonely stagecoach rides. Light, simple, elegant, and strong. I wouldnt be writing off that slide rack intimidation so quickly. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at eBay.com. Lots of condition on this classic Greener FH 35. Dan, I thought that home invaders were pests and varmints to be controlled. 3 in 26 in Cyl/Cyl Blued Walnut CG187826. Bores are approximately .70 caliber. and RR Thurston Gun #: 928505970 Seller: HunterOneTrigger $800.00 Full Details 79 Image (s) It is extremely compact and possesses two 7-round magazines. I just dont see the need in the confines of my bedroom. *This gun features a 15 1/4" checkered butt. At best it will penetrate only a few inches of gelatin and would probably be stopped by winter clothing. Hamilton Short Barrel Gun from Belgium Here we present an antique W.H. If you need it to be politically correct and not a scary black evil gun, everyones grandpa has a wood stock and blued steel. This modified 8 gauge, .815 is basically an unused gun. Affordable and powerful, it is worth a look. Coach guns are formidable shotguns capable of defending the home. coach guns this whole article just makes me laugh. 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. double black-powder muzzle-loader with 30" barrels and chokes of Left: CYL and the right of MOD. It is a Russian made 16 gauge. I recommend cocking only one hammer at a time until you are very familiar with the shotgun. I prefer the #4 buck to 00. Case in point..My wife bought me a Kel Tec KSG bullpup pump gun for my birthday last year. side by side that weighs under 6 lbs. It will handle 2 legged pests and varmints quite adequately. And the #4 Buck rounds make for a solid, light-kicking self-defense load. Petrik 16 ga Over&Under~ Only 5lbs. Home Firearms Coach Guns Double Barreled Defense. The gun is tight on face and field ready. Note the modern dimensions for rising birds. I am looking for one of these for a client. Add the gorgeous color case hardening on the receiver and triggerguard, and this is one fine shotgun, inside and out. Good condition antique Belgian 12 gauge double barrel shotgun that is marked "W.M. A staple of the Old American West, Impact Guns carries a wide variety of side-by-side, double barrel, shotgun designs. Another advantage is that with two loads, you can stage the load. Shooting in off hand/ weak hand, hip, etc. This gun is tight and field ready. 12 gauge was stronger than his faith in a pump shotgun.always 2only drawbackno ejectorsused extractorsbut repeat always 2. Westley Richards boxlock with very nice nitro proofed Damascus 30" barrels and gun weighs only 6 lbs.! This great English boxlock has been given a new life with newer barrels by esteemed Scottish gunmaker John Dickson and Son. That is all, pretty much, still true. Worked a homicide as a young police officer where a burglar was shot in the abdomen at close range with bird shot. Antique PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel SIDE x SIDE HAMMER Shotgun Stub Twist Classic Shotgun Made in 1888! grew up with a 16 gauge single break action. Rococo style carving on the stock. As for me, a Mossberg 500 in .410, with 3 FEDERAL #4 Buck (Handgun) ammo, is my choice, Well. 1790. but itll do the job if you do a touch of work on it. 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. I have a Circuit Judge .410 hanging on a hook on the back of the master bedroom door that is loaded with 00 buck, and on my patterning board..at hallway range it produces some very interesting patterns with those .32 caliber balls. Just in case. The Bristol and . 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. 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. If you know me at all you know my favorite gauge for the field is 16g. Shopping with us is absolutely safe - you never have to worry about credit card safety when shopping here Share your latest AR build or photos from the range with #RangeDayFriday for a chance to win a new firearm! The bore is smooth and the lock tight and fir, 141. *Records show this little 20g. SKU. The bores are bright and shiny and show no dents or dings. Pale Horse, Dark Angel, I absolutely agree. 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. Total quality made about 1000. Either way, racking the slide= STUPID MOVE! They can be found in both 12- and 20-gauge variations as well as .410 bore. Very Rare Granville Henry Single Shot Percussion Shotgun. It has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and clarity. 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). Could the barrels be shorter and still be NFA legal? This grade and higher feature a rising bite third fastener similar to the coveted Rigby rising third bite. This example is light and well balanced. Real safety is between the ears and involves keeping the finger off of the trigger until you fire. Great barrels on this classic Birmingham boxlock. Looks to have a little extra var .Click for more info A very nice boxlock for the price. 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. eventually became my DOVE GUN. Quality work. All rights reserved. Guns were made after that time, but most collectors agree that quality began to decline after the depression. I am by no means an expert, but my thinking the coach gun known as a blunderbuss was a mussel loaded black powder gun. 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. If youre recoil sensitive, consider a slip-on buttpad or a recoil pad for extended shooting sessions. This is a great training load. What choke? Antique O/U 44/12 ga. Wisconsin Maker DST Patch Box Ex. *Chokes are tight but can easily be opened. My Rossi coach gun will do just fine. Browse Guns.com for popular brands, like Browning, CZ, Ithaca, Iver Johnson, Remington, Rock Island, Stoeger, TriStar, Winchester, and more. What there is extremely fine and could easily be polished out if desired. In hindsight I prefer the physical indications that a hammer fired weapon provides. There is nothing simpler than the hammer-fired double-barrel shotgun, save a single-shot shotgun. Serial: 3975. Mechanically functions fine and features a side lever barrel release. I keep a Stoeger Coach gun loaded with 3 000 buck by my bedside for things that go bump in the night. Great dimensions and barrels . At 10 feet (I didnt pattern at 15), my coach gun (CAI, 12 gauge 20 bbl) has a spread of right about 3+ inches. At best it will penetrate only a few inches of gelatin and would probably be stopped by winter clothing You may wish to cock them one at a time, or both at once in anticipation of firing. PULL! Both guns operate in the same fashion, new enhanced safety/trigger devices were added and are readily accessible. The action is extremely tight out of the box and even a little tough to open at first. I love the rather naive but well done game scenes on the action. Gun is tight on face and in proof so can be taken afield. However, shotguns have come a long way since the days of the horse and buggy. It would be gone if properly oil finished. Im a retired police officer and always wanted a coach gun. 1 2 3 8 Next . But then again not everyone can afford or has one, OR CAN GET ONE. Auction PERCUSSION WITH ORIGINAL SCABBARD, Mid-19th Century Muzzle-loader 12ga.double, 141. I would not say it is really easy but is something that can certainly be learned. shotgun/gun Miller. 1 bid. My wife knows how to use, though the recoil is pretty rough in the 12 gauge model. I have shot this gun and I have to say it handles extremely well. Also a laser and flashlight combo were added for visibility JIC. The lockplates are chisel engraved wi, A superior quality fine grade English London Stub Twist percussion silver mounted hammer double with a 34" barrel and left yube choke is IM and right tube is choke is also IM. Worst case scenario in this you will still get at least one bad guy and a blood trail.. I took it to the range with a couple of men from my church. BANK OF ENGLAND Antique BROWN BESS Flint MUSKET Napoleonic Wars Musket by LACY & Co of London, British BARBER of NEWARK Antique SxS Double Barrel 20 Ga. FLINTLOCK Shotgun ENGRAVED and GOLD Banded Side by Side, Antique CASED & Engraved MANTON Percussion DOUBLE BARREL SxS HAMMER Shotgun Early to Mid-19th Century European 14 Gauge Side by Side, "Unusual Nickerson Patent Breech-Loading Shotgun (AL5856). I note that she has bushed firing pins, a higher grade feature. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. The bores are bright and shiny. 14-1/4 inches LOP. 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. Bob, That may well be true and no argument there. Features nice shiny bright bores. 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. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's This little gun, perhaps with a little tuning of the chokes, would make an ideal upland bird gun. This JIC unit is available anytime I leave my residence. The stock dimensions are great for many. Weight empty is 8 pounds. What is not to like? $14.95. 1. Charles Lancaster in its makers case ~ Beautiful Nitro proofed Damascus, Alex Henry 12g. *Note the amount of original case color. 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. It now sits ready next to my bed. For longer-range use, the Hornady 20-gauge Lite Slug is a great choice. Antique 1800's Hunter Posing With Double Barrel Shotgun and Dogs Cabinet Card, Vintage Partridge Hunter Antique Grouse Hunting Double Barrel Shotgun 1890 GREAT, Two Italians With Antique Bicycle And Double Barrel Shotgun Ammunition Belt 1890, Cabinet Card Photo Young Man Holds Double Barrell Shotgun 1900s Antique, ANTIQUE REPRO BIRD HUNT PHOTO PRINT ENGLISH SETTER VEST DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN, Customs services and international tracking provided, ANTIQUE REPRODUCTION 8X10 PHOTO OLD GUY TURKEY HUNTING DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN, ANTIQUE DUCK HUNTING REPRO 8X10 PHOTO PRETTY WOMAN WITH DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN, 1900 Antique print: DOUBLE-BARRELED SHOTGUNS. Weight: 6 Lbs. Lock plate has "J. Cooper" and some light engraving which is all visible. Its an ejection break action. Cimarrons Cowboy Action Shooting version of the famous Colt 1878 Shotgun with real working hammers. But this is just my opinion. These simple, rugged and workmanlike shotguns are well suited to many traditional shotgun chores. The fact that you still see 870s and mossberg 500s in police cruisers would steer me in that direction. 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. Whether or not you can handle it is another story. Churchill "Utility" Grade XXV with famous Churchill rib and weighs in at 6 lbs. All Types (3) We all want to think people are sane but they are NOT. 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; . Wt. The Howdah 20-Gauge Double-Barrel Flintlock Pistol Has a Deep History Coach Guns Were the Best Line of Defense The company saw fit to arm its messengers with what would become known as messenger guns and coach guns. The spread from the short barrels also made it much easier to hit moving targets from a bouncing coach. The barrel is a dark plum brown patina. Coach Gun-- 10 GA. antique Description: A Belgium double barrel water fowl gun that has been modified for guard duty on the American frontier. SIG Sauer MCX-SPEAR: Civilian Version of XM7 Rifle Arrives! Westley Richards we found in the back of our vault ~ Jim said did the cat drag it in from the sewer? Cimarron Firearms has a reputation for their excellent reproductions of Old West pistols, rifles and shotguns. Sure, there are double barrel but no one can use them. Antique 10 Gauge Parker Hammer Shotgun with Damascus Barrels VERY NICE! The overall length is 37 inches, and the shotgun weighs about 7.5 pounds. Cimarron Shotgun 1878 12ga Coach Gun - 1878CG . Very unique! Built about 1898 this gem can be shipped direct. 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. Certainly #4 would be good. It was manufactured for Nickerson by Joab Hapgood (1804-1890) of Shrewsbury and Boston, MA. He, A clean working heavy barrel black powder muzzle loader percussion 28ga fowler with a 38" half round/octagonal barrel with a choke of about IC and a bore clean half way up and then closer to the, " Super Rare" Antique Coach Gun C. 1830's to 1840's 45 Cal. Many have heard of the "Kerstan" rib extension extra bite. Not so! It is tight and on face and field ready. Your email address will not be published. WANTED! If youre looking for a short-barreled shotgun for home defense, there are lots of modern semi-auto and pump options out there, not to mention the SBS shotgun configurations you can create, plus the non-NFA shorty shotguns that are tax-stamp free. 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. Would you like to receive an email notification when stuff happens on this site? The turkey loads produced dense and deadly patterns for a gobbler at 25 yards despite the cylinder choke. All comments are held for moderation and will appear after approval. The recoil is light, and the shotgun handles quickly and gets on target fast. Though many in general will not admit it. A fine and rare 23-bore OU double-barreled flintlock sporting gun, ca. 1790. 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. on the other hand, i loved my dads MOSSBERG 12 gauge pump, with a POLLY choke, for everything else. Each hammer is cocked individually. Sell your coach gun for FREE today on GunsAmerica! 1822. It is very functional as is so I would use it as a rainy day gun and do nothing to it! 3 oz. The hinged action was stiff at first, but became easier to use with a couple of trips to the range. Smooth Bore percussion Fowler approximately 69 Caliber. Weight: 7 Lbs. Another company that produces some great short double guns is Stoeger. VintageDoubles.com Newsletter Rare Jenks carbine with tape primer ignition system Manufactured from 1847-48. LARGE ENGLISH HUDSON BAY DOG-LOCK MARKET PUNT GUN CIRCA EARLY 1800S. A very sound in proof gun with very nice barrels. Thomas Stensby & Co of Manchester ~ Nice features on this English double ~ 2 3/4" proofs! We wish we did not have to consider this, but sometimes we do. Barrel #2 is a Remington copper solid slug. American Gun- Knickerbocker Double Barrel- Left & Right Lock w/ some parts . The right side of the action the wood has been properly reinforced with dowels to strengthen the stock. All Rights Reserved. I agree with your comment, Ed. 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. Moral is that any load of any type of shot, with a center of mass hit, is deadly. 's blog. Pattern whatever you have at house distances. Fact is even a .410 can be pretty effective with proper shot placement at close range. Category, Antique LONDON FINE TWIST Side by Side Shotgun ~ 12Ga ~ 36" Barrels, 2 muzzleloader. I love single action revolvers, have double action 38 for bedside, and the coach gun in the closet. Try it with the 410 in a judge and it will scare you how bad an idea this is. Side-by-side shotguns are often used in Cowboy Action Shooting competition. Thomas Wild 12g. 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 Howdah 20-Gauge Double-Barrel Flintlock Pistol Has a Deep History. And yes my state allows you to chase them down outside and shoot them. I like this shotgun. Of course, their use wasnt limited to stagecoaches. Original sling swivels. My double barrel has few parts, is impossible to jam, needs no safety and shows me whats in the chamber every two shots. They arent well suited for tactical use by special teams, but for home defensedouble-barrels, particularly short-barrel coach guns, are ideal. 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. 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. 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 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. A very rare and fine 18-bore, O/U, flintlock sporting gun, ca. The 28 bbl 12ga version has choke tubes that are changable, WinChoke thread. !. He argued that he wasnt doing nothing !! Heck, even my M1 carbine is a better choice for defense than the coach gun. Scores of thousands of these sidehammer scatterguns were a mainstay to settlers . 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. 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. Very light for a 29" barreled gun at 6 lbs. 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. Pheasant? Copyright 2023 Gun Tech. I offered to blast him if he didnt leave and he was still arguing when he got back to his car. The guns of the Civil war were certainly effective. 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. Trapper. I will say, the exposed hammers take a tiny bit of getting used to. and RR Thurston. Hammers have half cock safety feature, but no other manually operated safety. To fire, cock the hammers and pull the trigger. 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! I think you need to read his comment because he doesnt mentioned firing on a fleeing perp. 1800. The only quality American double introduced after the Great Depression was the Model 21 Winchester, showing up in the '30s. And not as expensive as some of the other big brand name ammo. Stock Dimensions: 14 3/8"LOP x " c .Click for more info Seller: Lewis Drake & Associates Area Code: 270 $13,500.00 Nock, London. Items per page: 24 36 48. Something went wrong. Plain grain straight stock wood is in nice condition, 29-1/2 inch barrel. 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. Sort By: Barrel length, regardless . Many years ago (late 1960s) a family friend was hunting rabbits in South Maine one sunny February day. The barrels are tight on face (they ring beautifully) and the bores quite nice being bright and free of any heavy pitting. Fine condition with checkering having been freshened. George Bate 20ga between the wars English double with a beautifully long LOP. This goes for most males too. It might be better to purchase a 20ga coach gun to lesson the recoil and Im sure #2 or #3 buckshot in 20ga, especially in the home would handle any man or dog or animal with zero problems. Tight on face and field ready. 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. The double-barrel is also easy to train with. Using a combo load of #4 and #00 buckshot covers both close encounters and something effective up to 25 yards. 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. Featured Gun Classifieds Antique Shotguns - 1500-1850, Castiglioni, Brescia. This Scottish gun from Edinburgh while appearing worn on the outside is actually a fairly stout and strong gun. 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. I have found with my 20 870 (deer barrel, rifle sights) that the IC choke gives good buckshot patterns and excellent slug accuracy. The modern hammer-fired double barrel has the advantage of simplicity. Rare Find. I found one must hold the barrels farther out than with a regular double to give one more leverage and give the gun a "snap' to close it. shotgun/gun Miller. Gun retains traces of the original laminated steel pattern with the balance having turned a plum brown. What works in the movies, does not work in real life. As a firearms instructor I get asked the question What gun do you choose for home defense?. 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