


While it’s rewarding to own such a gun, there are things to be considered before buying one. Knowing the gun you’re shooting has more history than you do also helps enrich the experience.

The All-American double shotguns:īeyond the fact that old double shotguns are the only handmade shotguns you can buy for less than $5,000, there are other rewards to owning old shotguns: Most vintage American double guns were so well made they’ve survived for close to a hundred years without requiring a repair. These guns remain highly collectible, and many are also fine shooters. They might not be as well-known as some European manufacturers, but there were a number of great American double-barrel shotgun makers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
