“Tag: side by side”

Since its introduction in 1886, the L.C. Smith Hammerless has held the distinction of being the only side-by-side sidelock shotgun made in America, garnering legions of fans that encompass both shooters and collectors.

Before the advent of pump-action and semi-automatic smoothbores, if you wanted, or needed, a fast second shot, your only recourse was a double-barrel shotgun.

Chapuis is a nearly century-old French company in the business of making fine guns—double rifles, side-by-side and over-under shotguns, and even an innovative straight-pull. So, why have you never heard of it?

With a blend of modern features and contemporary styling, the Rock Island Armory Side By Side in 12 ga. is a current Turkish take on the old double-barrel shotgun design.

Follow Aaron Carter as he compares and contrasts the attributes to consider when selecting a side-by-side versus an over-under shotgun.

From the archives of American Rifleman, NRA member writes: I am confused about the proper handling of hammerless shotguns. Everyone has heard the advice “never dry-fire a gun, the firing pmay break.” If the gun has an exposed hammer, it can be eased down, but how should I handle a hammerless single- or double-barreled gun. Should I leave a spent shell or snap-cap in the chamber?

On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview, American Rifleman examines a first from Fabarm, a side-by-side break-action shotgun called the Autumn.

Akkar started making auto-motive and gun parts in 1985 in Istanbul, Turkey, and it has been one of the leaders in the current rise of Turkish gunmaking.

The CZ-USA Hammer Coach 12-ga. shotgun was the third most sold side-by-side shotgun of 2020, made for CZ by the Turkish company Huglu.