TTN 1878 Colt Coachgun replica

SBranson23

SBranson23

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Well I've got the "need" for a coachgun and this is the one that does it for me. Any ideas where to find one in Canada? (should I just try a wtb in the EE)

If not I am thinking the Baikal IZH-43KH
 
Chaparral firearms is supposed to be making them but I haven't seen any for sale anywhere. They also come with a case hardened receiver, and from what I understand are made in Italy unlike the TTN made in China (must verify this). Marstar is bringing in Chaparral pistols and rifles so I don't see why they wouln't be able to get you a coach gun.

http://www.chaparralfirearms.com/Chaparral_Arms_products/Chaparral_Arms_Coach.html
 
I saw one in Italian sporting goods in Vancouver a few months back. It had those skinny external hammers. I picked up a nickel plated IGA 12 guage 3" with no external hammers. I use it for grouse in the bush. I prefer it over all all my other shotguns in a tight space. I find that hammers tend to get snagged in cases as well. Coach guns rule!
 
I like the Chaparral idea. Thanks, I just wrote to Marstar.

The skinny hammers are the one thing that worry me about the Baikal. They look a little fragile.
 
SBranson23 said:
I like the Chaparral idea. Thanks, I just wrote to Marstar.

The skinny hammers are the one thing that worry me about the Baikal. They look a little fragile.
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You are likely thinking about the model with non-functioning hammers? The functioning hammers on the Baikal (IZH-43KH) are very sturdy based on the one that I had owned some months back.
 
I got my TTN through Ellwood Epps a couple of years ago in the first shipment that came into Canada. Fit and finish are not outstanding, but the wood is nice. They may have case coloured receivers now, which would be a nice touch. The hammers are wider than anything else I've seen on the market, and with the lighter springs installed, it's easy to #### both hammers with one thumb. The hinge is also set forward compared to some of the other coachguns on the market. This means your empties won't catch as easily on the back of the receiver if the gun isn't held absolutely wide open when you're shucking them out. I think CZ is selling a made-in-Turkey coachgun now that appears to be a bit nicer finished that the TTN, but I haven't handled one so that's just speculation based on pics.
 
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