Shotgun..

[Steel Horse Bailey]

For WHEN I need one as in Pistoleer/NCOWS and even home defense if my 870 isn't as close, I have an older Tula 12 ga. SxS hammered coachgun with 18"-20" choked barrels.  (R barrel choke is Mod. L is Imp.)

From the town and arsenal of Tula, USSR, now Russia, those friendly folks who brought you millions of AK series weapons.

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It's tough and built like a tank.  

[1961MJS]

Depends on my mood, mostly.  I have a Cimarron 1878 mule ear, a couple of Stoeger Coach Guns, a Cimarron 1887 and a Coyote Cap 1887 IAC, as well as a Cimarron 1897.  All 12 Ga.  When I am really feeling olde timey, I pull out my antique Hopkins & Allen SxS hammered shotguns with 28 inch barrels and some Goex Black Dawge 12 Ga shells.  Cimarron also sells a pretty nice 1881 hammerless SxS in 12 ga, Tru-Choke tubes.  But to be honest, it takes a little work to make it stay open.  Got one of those with 26 inch barrels.

Old post, but I just ordered one while I was in Wichita.  Bullseye had a couple of the 22 inchers in stock, but I've been wanting a longer one so I can use it for Skeet too.  I'll probably hunt with it too.  The stock fit on the 22 inchers was what I"m used to.  I have to go back to Wichita in a few weeks, so I hope it's in then.

Sorry for being Dr. Frankenstein and raising the dead again...   

Thanks

Mike
Norman OK

[Major 2]

Nothing wrong with bringing back an old topic, if it helps the newcomers.

It spurred some old memories, when I was introduced to WAS (1989-90) I was loaned a Fox 311, it was mine to use, clean and when and if I chose to buy a Double, return it then.
Double's were about the only thing being used in given match at the time. The 311 had 26" barrels and was a tad unwieldy in and around
the false fronts.
Rossi & Stoegers where about the most common, but Rossi's were become rare to find... So I bought a 20" Stoeger.
It took some work polishing the lugs & Chambers but it worked OK.....

I stepped away from WAS for several years in mid 90's  , just sorta drifted off....

I wanted a Hammer gun , so I sold the Stoeger, enter the TTn about 10 years ago, and I enjoy it.
However, like Dave & Jeff these days I shoot mostly WC and so the TTn. is in the safe,
And may be used only once or twice a year....

[Johnny McCrae]

I've been using a Stoeger Coach, hammerless double trigger since 2006. It's been trouble free so far. When it goes I'll buy one with hammers.

[1961MJS]

Hi

It appears that my Cimarron 1881 won't be available for quite some time.  Are the Stoeger Uplanders with buying?  I have a Remington Spartan coach gun that I haven't shot, but I'd like to get something with longer barrels for hunting, skeet, etc.  I'm also looking at the CZ-USA ringneck in 12 gauge.  Does anyone own either one?

Thanks

[Stu Kettle]

I have a couple of uplanders & like em a lot. One was my only shotgun for a lot of years & gave good service hunting, shooting trap & sporting clays, & CAS for countless thousands of rounds before I broke it. Replaced it with one just like it & still plan to fix it someday.

[Pancho Peacemaker]

Hi

It appears that my Cimarron 1881 won't be available for quite some time.  Are the Stoeger Uplanders with buying?  I have a Remington Spartan coach gun that I haven't shot, but I'd like to get something with longer barrels for hunting, skeet, etc.  I'm also looking at the CZ-USA ringneck in 12 gauge.  Does anyone own either one?

Thanks

Do a quick search on Gunbroker for "Cimarron coach gun".  You'll find 7 or 8 new ones for sale. Some 1878 (hammered) and a couple 1881 (hammerless).  I did see one with 26" barrels too.   

[Tascosa Joe]

The CZ is a Turkish Huglu.  I have owned several in various gages.  They are real good guns and are as good as some of the low end (price) Spanish shotguns.  I would not be afraid to buy one.

[OklaTom]

Hi

It appears that my Cimarron 1881 won't be available for quite some time.  Are the Stoeger Uplanders with buying?  I have a Remington Spartan coach gun that I haven't shot, but I'd like to get something with longer barrels for hunting, skeet, etc.  I'm also looking at the CZ-USA ringneck in 12 gauge.  Does anyone own either one?

Thanks

Last I checked Cimarron, they had plenty of the 1881 shotguns in stock in barrel lengths 26", 28", and 30" with a couple of 22" and 24".  If you want me to check into that for you, shoot me an email at ThreeB.Shooting@att.net.

[1961MJS]

Hi

I walked the whole Tulsa Gun Show on Saturday and didn't find a single Cimarron Arms shotgun, CZ-USA Double Barrel, or Baikal.  I didn't see much in the way of CZ anything, and their .22lR 452 is a favorite of mine.  I did see several Stoeger Doubles, and I picked up several hundred (doesn't FEEL like an exaggeration) 1920-1960 vintage side by side doubles.  I thought that the Stoegers were a little too rough, they were much more rough than the Remington Spartan. 

According to Wichita, I should have a new 1881 sometime soon.  Checks in the Mail...   

Later

[1961MJS]

HI

The Owner of Bullseye Gun Range in Wichita called and a 28 inch standard 1881 Cimarron Arms was shipped today or yesterday.  I should get it around Thanksgiving.  If you live close by, the new Owner (Mike) has added a lot of merchandise and is running a pretty good business. 

Later Y'all

[1961MJS]

Hi
I picked up the new shotgun on Wednesday before Thanksgiving.  The wood looks great, dark with a decent figure.  It's VERY hard to get put together.  I bought  Prairie shotgun belt and a Boyt bag for it.

Pictures are in the Shotgun Forum.   

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