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The design is highly reliable, light and easy to maneuver, and allows for shooters to use two different chokes at once. For my money a top class boxlock will always be a better buy than a tired old sidelock irrespective of pedigree. Stoeger double defense available in either side by side or overunder configurations, the double defense is a modern take on the coach guns of the late nineteenth century. I have an old side by side shotgun i found at my grandfathers shop and i want to refinish and know nothing about it.
Cornell publications worlds largest old gun catalog and manual reprinter old gun reference books covering many years and gun manufacturing firms. This gun made in 1917 with 26 barrels, double triggers, splinter forend, capped pistol grip buttstock. New listing western field smokeless powder 28 gauge empty 2piece shotgun shell box. If youre looking for a great new gun, see our stock of franchi double barrel shotguns. All the companies during this period offered guns at different price. Rifles including bolt action, lever action and rimfire. What is the value of riverside arms shotguns answers. For larger images you can then click on each image thumbnail to enlarge the image. On the left side of the reciever it has the continental, and on the other side it says pat. This is a fine old english sidelock in great shape and in the makers case. Affording an english sidebyside shotgun shooting uk. This blue book of gun values showcases some of the finest guns for both starters and experienced shooters alike. It differs from firearm to firearm depending on the power and caliber of the ammunition.
I recently bought an old, rusty, hangonthewall sidebyside and im trying to determine what it is. I have owned this shotgun for about two years now, i am extremely happy with it. Our selection changes as we buy and sell, so make sure to check our new arrivals page often for the latest and greatest. You may say eh, no big deal, but you also may fall in love, i warn you. A staple of the old american west, impact guns carries a wide variety of side by side, double barrel, shotgun designs. Differences in condition can easily halve or double the value of a gun. A nice older german jp sauer side by side 12 gauge shotgun with marks consistent with a used firearm. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. I know of no such book but believe that most of this information is known by members of this board.
Century arms old west coach shotgun whammer sg1077, 20 gauge, 20 in, 3 in chmbr, hardwood stock. What is the value of a iver johnson shotgun answers. The 311a was just one example of a family of double barrels that stevens made from 1877 to 1988. A look at a bakers dozen highquality 12 and 20gauge reproduction cowboy shotguns from chiappa, cimarron, cz, stoeger and others. Side by side shotguns are doublebarrel shotguns with the barrels oriented next to each other. I have a 12 gauge shotgun of unknown origin i was hoping you could help me with. That shotgun of my grandfathers was a stevens 311a in 16 gauge built in 1951.
The wyatt earp features locks engraved with wyatt earps name or it can be had without, plus exposed hammers for true period authenticity. New listing winchester ranger 10 ga shotgun shell box. Antique shotguns and used shotguns for sale collectors. A true classic american side by side and quite popular, since back then a side by side was the shotgun for the common man.
Pdf download from the standard catalog of firearms. I have a old fox savage answered by a verified firearms expert. Side by side sxs shotguns for sale buy a sxs shotgun online. The sidebyside is the epitome of elegance in the world of sporting arms. Fine gunmaking, double shotguns hardcover september 1, 1998. This gun was intentionally destroyed with a gross overcharge of smokeless powder. A drilling with side by side shotgun barrels and a rifle barrel underneath with a side lock action. Weatherby super x3 semi automatic 12 gauge w3 12 chamber shotgun. Just click on sell your gun button below and fill out the form. The best side by side shotgun will also offer excellent ergonomics, plenty of accuracy, and a reasonable power level. Avoid those pitfalls and you are going to experience something thats possibly positive in the monetary sector.
Sidebyside shotguns are doublebarrel shotguns with the barrels oriented next to each other. It has two hammers on top, a break lever on the right side of the receiver, and dual triggers. Metal is in good shape with some bluing loss, bore is shiny and bright. Beyond the fact that old double shotguns are the only handmade shotguns. Remington 1900 12 gauge sidebyside with damascus barrels. Most can be found in old copies of shooters bible from the 60s, 70,s and 80,s. William cashmore began business cashmore shotgun value book 1835 on updated gun digest book of modern gun values, 18th edition is the guide for the this site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth.
It is side by side, between the barrells is printed laminated steel. Some of the side by side shotgun manufacturers that we carry are. They could have damaged the integrity of the gun and will almost certainly reduce the value. Lady dianas royal wedding 1981 westley richards sidebyside shotgun made for the july 29, 1981 nuptials of lady diana spencer and hrh prince charles, this westley richards sidebyside 12 gauge was engraved by the brown brothers with gold crests and floral accents. Archive page 2 not sure what model or brand of shotgun you have. Blue book of gun values ultimate list for gun enthusiasts gun. The truth is i am really a rifle guy and the shotgun has to have style to my taste. The breech is opened by rotating the front stock 90 degrees. This blue book of gun values is created for both the old shooting fans. Ive read this combo was popular in europe in the late 1800s. Blue book of gun values by fjestad, uses the percentage system, good for. Find new and used shotguns from remington firearms for sale online at guns. New, excellent, very good, good or fair, and antique guns as excellent, fine, very good. One day in the summer of 1985, i wandered into a bookshop and found, tucked away on a shelf marked sports, a book by michael mcintosh.
With a selection including brownings, overunders, semiautomatic, pump, single shots and much more, we have something for everyone. My recollection is the barrels never failed, but at 30,000. Such a charge would have destroyed any modern shotgun. A gun with three barrels composed of a sidebyside shotgun in 12 or. Sas largest firearm classifieds, sas most comprehensive free online firearm magazine publication, sas first sport shooting publication, and what we hope will soon become, sas most used firearm forum. Used guns side by side shotguns for sale shotgun side by side used.
Smith shotguns for sale and buy with confidence from guns. The side by side shotgun has a contagious kind of energy to it, something like a built in romance, for a lot of. There are even triplebarrel options if that fits your fancy. Know what charles daly firearms are worth with this uptodate 10page. For upland a short barreled side by side is what feels good to me. A recoil is the upward motion of a gun after shooting a round. How to identify the value of your firearm the shooters log. Double barrel sidebyside shotguns cheaper than dirt. It was the best shotguns ever made in america, published in 1981, and it told the story of the legendary american sidebysides. Todays gun nuts clip attempts to answer a question about why it can be easier for some people to shoot a side by side than a single barrel gun. As much as i love, own and shoot modern shotguns, there is really nothing like a classic side by side doublegun. Our options for this classic firearm feature rich finishes, sleek lines, multiple caliber options and wellknown brands like savage, charles daly. Our inventory of antique shotguns is made up of shotguns manufactured before 1899, including english, french, and belgian shotguns.
A staple of the old american west, impact guns carries a wide variety of sidebyside, double barrel, shotgun designs. At its heart this gun is a true model 870, with dual action arms and a steel receiver with a black oxide finish. The side by side shotgun is a classic for a reason. Please scroll down the list of our english shotguns for sale. From memory, some basics of the ithacaskb side by sides. But theres also a great deal that can be rewarding to buying a used gun, especially an old english side by side. Kate gatacre goes in search on an affordable english side by side shotgun and reports back on what she discovered.
That makes it an ideal choice for hunting and many sporting applications. Used side by side shotguns for sale fine used shotguns. A good sxs is both a work of art and a supremely efficient implement in the field. Specific questions about these guns may be more easily addressed. Looking for the right firearm for your shooting needs can be tedious. The fit and finish on the gun is very good, it shoots very well, and it keeps the shot in nice groups. Search or browse models and manufacturer info for free.
Riverside arms is a brand name used by the j stevens arms co. It has no recognizable name on it, but i do have pictures of some engraving marks and numbers. The rise and fall of the american sidebyside shotgun. With a selection including brownings, overunders, semiautomatic, pump, single shots and much more, we have something for everyone from the serious collector to the occasional shooter. Find side by side sxs shotguns for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. Buying side by side shotguns right gunsamerica digest. What is the value of a riverside arms co 12 gauge double barrel shotgun dated april 20 1915. Nothing rekindles feelings of nostalgia quite like a sidebyside shotgun. Sell that old english gun a year or ten later, after lots of fun using it.
According to the order book it is a ch, 12 ga featuring 30 bernard steel. The lines and form of the sidebyside shotgun were pretty much ironed out by the british during the. They are justly renowned for their balance and unsurpassed handling qualities. Eclipse 12ga collector empty vintage shot shell box saugus california. Whether you use them for home defense or as a display piece, youre sure to be more than satisfied with your.
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