American Tactical Road Agent: A Fast-Handling Scattergun

By William Bell

One of the most useful and versatile guns in the Old West was the side-by-side double-barreled shotgun. It usually had a prominent place behind the front door of a pioneer’s cabin or “soddy,” putting meat on the table or keeping four- or two-legged predators at bay. The double gun was also a favorite of stagecoach guards (riding shotgun) and express agents, plus peace officers of all kinds. Of course, outlaws took to it for the same reasons, and it helped in the robbery of many banks and stagecoaches or trains. Today, the side-by-side double gun is still popular with hunters and …Read the Rest

Source:: Tactical Life