First Impressions: Heritage Coachwhip Side-by-Side Shotgun

Be transported back to the rugged beauty of the American frontier with this heirloom-quality shotgun.

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posted on October 22, 2024
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Heritage Coachwhip

The stagecoach rumbles down the rutted path, horses foaming and straining as the team pushes faster to escape the highwaymen in hot pursuit. The coachman glances behind him, touching the buttstock of his trusty side-by-side in its scabbard. Ever wished you could hold some of the spirit of the Old West? The folks at Heritage Manufacturing have captured just a touch of the American frontier with their release of the Coachwhip, a side-by-side coach gun designed to transport shooters back to the rugged beauty of the American frontier.

Side-by-sides can be kind of hard to find these days. There are a lot of reasons for that, from consumer trends to manufacturing cost. But that doesn't mean that the old side-by-side isn't every bit as effective on the trigger as its vertically stacked brethren. Built for close-range versatility, this 12-gauge shotgun's barrels are 18", with a classic bead sight for quick target acquisition.

Heritage Manufacturing's focus is, of course, on safety as well as historical accuracy. The exposed hammers and double triggers evoke the traditional coach guns that once protected stagecoaches and homesteads, while the hinge action and tang safety provide the reliability of modern engineering. 

You may have also noticed the Coachwhip's beauty. With its case-hardened frame and rich walnut stock, the Coachwhip is not just a shotgun—it’s an heirloom-quality firearm that makes what is old, new again. MSRP $989; HeritageMfg.com

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