z Sold Street Howitzer / Coach Gun / Sawed off shot gun 12 Ga.

Coach Gun / Sawed off shot gun / Street Howitzer / Scatter Gun.  The Coach Gun received its many moniker on the stagecoaches and streets of the Wild West.  Stagecoach companies quickly implemented the use of guards to ride along side the driver carrying a weapon that allowed for some leeway in accuracy as they bounced along the bumpy trails.  Cut-down versions of the Stagecoach Shotgun were also popular among Marshals and Sheriffs for their mobility and lenient accuracy at close quarters.  Thumb the locking lever and you can break open the gun to reveal the lead-spitting barrels of this close-quarters defense weapon. The barrels show some light pitting, common for these antique black powder shotguns.  Close and lock the barrels and cock both hammers. Finger the double triggers one at a time and the hammers will fall. The locks function perfectly. On the plains of the late 19th century there was nothing else like the sound of a shotgun hammer. The feel and action of this legendary Old West tool will transport you back to the Dakota Territory, when your trusty shotgun was your last and best line of defense. Features Overall Length: 36", barrels 20 inches with 2 3/4 inch chambers. Lock up is tight and secure. The laminated pattern shows very clearly on the barrels. The steel butt plate shows its age with a brown patina and the stock has no cracks or chip. Marked on the both the back action locks "PARKER". Both locks show a light grey patina, with the barrels showing the same. The main feature of this gun is the nice strong and clear checkering on both the stock and forend.