Throughout the Old West, the side by side, double-barreled shotgun proved itself the most effective and affordable choice for hunting and defense. Thousands of these sidehammer scatterguns equipped settlers, miners, ranchers, gunfighters, and anyone requiring reliable protection. Lawmen favored the scattergun for crowd control during civil unrest, while express companies issued them to their messengers because the dispersed pattern of shot was far more effective at deterring hostile crowds or road agents than the single projectile from a rifle or pistol.
The Cimarron 1878 Coach Gun draws inspiration from an original example in their collection. It features a 20-inch barrel, capable of handling 3-inch shotshells, traditional exposed sidehammers, a pistol grip stock, a schnabble forearm, blued barrels, and a blued receiver in 12 gauge. When you ride shotgun, ride with a Cimarron 1878 Coach Gun.
