GI#: 102201293 H. Nock, London. I will say, the exposed hammers take a tiny bit of getting used to. Major and minor roadways have always been prime places for folks to get robbed by various forms of bandits. 65 overall with 60 smoothbore round .80 caliber barrel with British proofs at the left breech. This modified 8 gauge, .815 is basically an unused gun. Availability: Please Call 1877 SIXGUN1. Rare Jenks carbine with tape primer ignition system Manufactured from 1847-48. Fact is even a .410 can be pretty effective with proper shot placement at close range. One has to use what they have in their hand. This article was good food for thought and hopefully will help folks make good decisions. A very old gun dating back to the 1700's to the early 1800's. I received one for Christmas a couple of years ago. I agree, Les..While bird shot loads would not be my first choice as defensive loads, at close range..AKA in-the-house..such loads can be very effective. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. . 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 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. Items per page: 24 36 48. CG1878-20. Especially now that Schumer is top Dem in Senate. 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 was cut down to "coach gun" configuration with 20" barrels . A fine and rare 23-bore OU double-barreled flintlock sporting gun, ca. This is one of the most unique side by side shotguns we have ever had in the shop. Bob, That may well be true and no argument there. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. For those in an urban setting, the shotgun with proper loads makes for a good Brooklyn special. Saw a Stoeger stagecoach for sale at the local gun store and immediately recognized the superior home defense qualities. 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. All have 3" chambers. Whether or not you can handle it is another story. The double-barrel is simple to use well. Some may have limited working action but these are primarily hand props that are just for looks. In hindsight I prefer the physical indications that a hammer fired weapon provides. The 20-gauge kicks about half as much as the 12-gauge and carries about 55% of the payload. Maker unknown. This model does not break open. I agree with your comment, Ed. Its simple, with practice you get good at what you use. 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. A very rare and fine 18-bore, O/U, flintlock sporting gun, ca. Stock :
Superb 36 slender, two-stage, O/U barrels, without, Spiridione Baculini, Italy. We wish we did not have to consider this, but sometimes we do. The coach gun was perhaps the original defensive gun for travelers in the United States. The front action percussion lock is unmarked and there are no proofs on this gun. 12 Gauge Shotgun Barrel Shells Hunter Don Applegate Handmade Steel Belt Buckle, PARKER DOUBLE BARREL SHOTGUN..TAKEDOWN/EXPLODED VIEW..(971BB), Finned Shotgun Intake Air Hood Scoop For Dual 4 Barrel Carbs with 5 1/8" neck, George III Cup Antique Georgian Double Barrel English Sterling Silver 1770, Sculpture Table Lamp MOUNTAIN Lodge Pheasant Feather Double Barrel Shotgun Bird. It is tight on face and has great stock dimensions and chokes and 2 3/4" proofed chambers. *Note the higher grade feature of the Purdey style hidden (nose) third bite. Not lockplates in it however. This is a really cool gun! The walnut stock has a good color and is in good condition showing some use. W.H. Chambers are polished and chamfered, so shells go in and out like you remember when your wives were young. It was 2,800 miles of rough country full of rough people and defense was necessary. Very devastating and absolutely lethal. 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! Double-Barrel for Defense For personal defense, the double-barrel handles quickly and points well. All eight of the pellets from the 00 Buck rounds landed in the silhouette at 20 yards. That's the good points! Again it is practice/familiarization and what one has in their hands at the time of need. I purchased a DP-12 thru CTD threw a Streamlight green laser/light on it, filled it with buckshot and havent looked back. Back in the mid-term elections of 1994, few if any news outlets acknowledged the defeat of the liberal elements in Congress as being the result of the backlash against the so-called Assault Weapons Ban. Tight and light just like what many of you are looking for! Featuring chokes that will bring success in the uplands as well as the modern stock dimensions. Updated Gun Listing Notifications
Ready?! Sort By: This small maker was in business for a long time in Manchester. And the #4 Buck rounds make for a solid, light-kicking self-defense load. As you can see they knew how to build a fine gun. 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. They compliment my edc Cimarron bad boy .44 revolver. What is not to like? 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??? W. W. Greener boxlock ejector with 2 3/4" original Nitro proofs. If you prefer a hammerless version of this excellent coach gun, CZ makes the Sharp-Tail Coach, which is basically the same shotgun, just without the rabbit ears on the receiver. You can reload without taking the weapon out of the fight. I really like this grade of Evans boxlocks as they feature extra's like double sears (an extra for safety on both barrels), extra high-grade engraving, and wood. The only quality American double introduced after the Great Depression was the Model 21 Winchester, showing up in the '30s. Game Wardens wouldnt keep let him the bear, but he did keep the newspaper clipping in his scrapbook. This is a neat little bead-sighted shotgun that handles well. The single best, and most economical arm for hunting and defense in the Old West was the side by side, double-barreled shotgun. Yeah, its a Chinese POS. A double barrel is certainly a choice to be considered. These Francotte guns are fabulous values. At close range making felony arrests in tight quarters, I am certain these were formidable firearms. VintageDoubles.com Newsletter
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The guns of the Civil war were certainly effective. Good for snakes, and at 5 to 10 feet the flash and bang will send 99% of home invaders running and the pellets will not penetrate 1/2 inch drywall so no worries about collateral damage. The bores are bright and shiny and show no dents or dings. 30 inch barrels are bright on the inside and retain about 70% Damascus twist pattern on the exterior. Sorry, there are no results in your area. This gun is field ready. Good two-stage, ribless, 40 barrels with thick walls and no dents. But this is just my opinion. Thanks Kaz, yes Marine if you read carefully I said if the perp isnt fleeing after the first shot, then barrel 2. Antique Percussion Cape Gun Pontiac Mich. G.W. shotgun/gun Miller. Bores are great, excellent rifling in the rifle barrel. Editors note: This post was originally published in December of 2016. 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. The 28" barrels are 32 caliber rifled octagon on top and 12 gaug, "Jenks Carbine with Tape Primer. 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. ), 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. 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.
GI#: 102227277 Antique PARKER BROTHERS Double Barrel SIDE x SIDE HAMMER Shotgun Stub Twist Classic Shotgun Made in 1888! Light weight, long barreled, tight, field ready. Metal has mostly plum brown patina. Built about 1898 this gem can be shipped direct. I would think 18 or 20 pellets (27 in 12 ga 2.75). Th, A vintage clean New England 19th Century 16ga fowler with a round 33" barrel hoked at CYL. Fine condition with checkering having been freshened. 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. 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. Sure, there are double barrel but no one can use them. Just because you are small (she is 50 110lb) their is no need to fear a 12 ga. !. This little gun, perhaps with a little tuning of the chokes, would make an ideal upland bird gun. Try it with the 410 in a judge and it will scare you how bad an idea this is. My other edc gun is a Winchester 86 extra light in 45-70. Ingraved A Bit. The other option for a hammerless gun would be an elastic shell holder on the buttstock, chambers empty, and practice quickly loading. This little Hellis is a perfect example. This example includes bushed firing pins often only seen in high grade sidelocks. The stock dimensions are great for many. SKU. Fredrick M. Diss of Colchester ~ten gauge boxlock with nice barrels ~ 3" nitro proofs! Grew up with 12 gauge, double barrel next to the front door. My Mossberg 535 with 24 bbl patterns about 2 3/4 with full choke. My home defense is #3 buckshot in 20 ga in a shortened but vent rib Mossberg. . All comments are held for moderation and will appear after approval. You use what have you have and what you know. 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. This gun was built between the great wars in 1933. Charles Lancaster in its makers case ~ Beautiful Nitro proofed Damascus, Alex Henry 12g. Ex. I have found with my 20 870 (deer barrel, rifle sights) that the IC choke gives good buckshot patterns and excellent slug accuracy. At 10 feet (I didnt pattern at 15), my coach gun (CAI, 12 gauge 20 bbl) has a spread of right about 3+ inches. The modern hammer-fired double barrel has the advantage of simplicity. Up close there is little spread on any shotgun round. 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 spread from the short barrels also made it much easier to hit moving targets from a bouncing coach. STOEGER 12-Gauge Coach Gun. 25 Whittal Street, Birmingham. The sound of a pump action will scare the Hell out ofwhatever. We have had a number of Braddell guns over the years and they have always been very well made. Plus, those barrels produced solid patterns at, and a bit beyond, typical self-defense distances. A nice vintage Greener that has excellent bores and is tight on face. Coach guns are fine IF all you expect to do is fire two rounds. William Evans boxlock ~ A very quality gun for the price which is tight and field ready, Thomas Wild 12g. Wells Fargo Belgium Double Barrel 12 GA. Get Guns.com offers and news!! From flintlocks through Yellowboy lever-actions, this collection includes early American fort guns, market guns, military guns, and the great six-shooter "equalizers" of the West. 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. With a powerful firearm and an instant second shot, coupled with excellent handling qualities, these shotguns filled a real need. Quality work. Stoeger Coach Guns single and double trigger shotguns are based on the Old West stagecoach guard's shotgun of choice. $10 "Sawed-off" Coach Gun: A "sawed-off" version of the Coach Shotgun above. 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 extra barrel doesnt add nearly as much weight or awkwardness as you might think, and the gun just feels good and shoots really well. side by side that weighs under 6 lbs. 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. The double-barrel with two loads of buckshot was ideal for taking dangerous felons at gunpoint. zooming slider below the image. 12 GA SIDE BY SIDE 2 18 BARREL. 3 in 26 in Cyl/Cyl Blued Walnut CG187826. even circa 1937. They also add a couple of steps to the loading and firing process. Or call 1-800-284-5668, or emailsubscriptions@athlonmediagroup.com. This is a double barrel break-open shotgun. Back when the west was wild, coach guns were your best bet against unwanted threats. The Howdah 20-Gauge Double-Barrel Flintlock Pistol Has a Deep History. Here we present an antique Nicolas Noel Boutet Double Barrel Side by Si, This gun appears to be about 1/2 scale. Otherwise, its the same gun as the Hammer Coach. A tight classic Lancaster of London. Give me a call if you know of someone that has one, even it may not be on the market. Actually tight on face and in proof. Could the barrels be shorter and still be NFA legal? Required fields are marked *. Bores are approximately .70 caliber. All Rights Reserved. The LOP could be lengthened with a recoil pad to make the LOP almost 14 5/8". The Triple Threat is the abbreviated version of the Triple Crown shotgun with 18.5-inch barrels. Was striker fired, not a hammer gun, made, according to the stamp on the breech hinge, when opened, in 1898 for a Smiths Hardware Store, Little Rock, Arkansas. MOORE CO. BELGIUM" on both locks and "CAST-STEEL BELGIUM" on the barrel rib. Note the modern dimensions and there are still remaining original case colors on the action. Would you like to receive an email notification when stuff happens on this site? Cond. We could add a pad to get it over 16" if needed! Of course, their use wasnt limited to stagecoaches. It is very functional as is so I would use it as a rainy day gun and do nothing to it! Original Flip Up Site, 16 1/2 Barrel, Original Curly Mapel Stock. They show Wells Fargo Property 25 with W.F. A hammer gun has to be cocked and under stress that might get you killed. TriStar introduced two value-priced double-barrel shotguns for 2021. Hamilton Short Barrel Gun from Belgium Here we present an antique W.H. The pull from the trigger to the end of the stock is only 11 inches. Add the gorgeous color case hardening on the receiver and triggerguard, and this is one fine shotgun, inside and out. Holland & Holland center or for left eye vision or what is called "Cross eyed stock" in 16g! BLUE Toy Double Barrel Shot Gun Rifle With Shells Ejection soft dart. Pale Horse, some people have seen waaaay too much Hollywood. I know of several people who bought 12ga coach guns and none of them liked them.