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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 .
This is an extensive list of antique guns made before the year 1900 and including the first functioning firearms ever invented. The list is not comprehensive; create an entry for listings having none; multiple names are acceptable as cross-references, so that redirecting hyperlinks can be established for them.
A French blunderbuss, called an espingole, 1760, France Musketoon, blunderbuss and coach gun from the American Civil War era. The flared muzzle is the defining feature of the blunderbuss, differentiating it from large caliber carbines; the distinction between the blunderbuss and the musketoon is less distinct, as musketoons were also used to fire shot, and some had flared barrels.
Antique firearms can be divided into two basic types: muzzle-loading and cartridge firing. Muzzleloading antique firearms are not generally owned with the intent of firing them (although original muzzleloaders can be safely fired, after having them thoroughly inspected), but instead are usually owned as display pieces or for their historic value.
The Stoeger Coach Gun has been produced in 12 gauge. The chambers are three inches long, to accommodate either 2¾ inch or 3 inch shells. Barrel lengths include 18, 20 and 24 inch. The gun has a raised center rib with a brass bead front sight. The Coach Gun has dual triggers, one for each barrel.
The Stevens Model 311R ("R" standing for "Riot") was produced and was popular with detectives, including officers serving with the New York Police Department.The 20 gauge version was popular with urban detectives due to its light recoil and reduced chance of overpenetration when using No. 3 buckshot loads.
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Stoeger Coach Gun: E.R. Amantino: 12 gauge Brazil: Stoeger Condor: E.R. Amantino: 12 gauge 16 gauge 20 gauge.410 bore Brazil: Tavor TS12: IWI: 12 Gauge Israel: 2018 TOZ-106: Tula Arms Plant Russia: 1993 TOZ-194: Tula Arms Plant: 12 gauge Russia: 1990s USAS-12: Daewoo Precision Industries: 12 gauge South Korea: 1980s UTS-15: UTAS: 12 gauge ...