Description
Thumbing back a pair of rabbit ear hammers is an experience no modern shotgun can copy, and that is the whole point of the CZ Hammer Coach. Built for CZ-USA on a true sidelock frame, this 12 gauge side by side wears its 1880s inspiration proudly: exposed rebounding hammers, one trigger for each barrel, a bead front sight, and a color case hardened receiver dressed up with hand engraving. The 20 inch barrels get a tough black chrome finish with chrome lined bores, so the old school looks come with modern durability underneath.
Old West Style, Modern Steel
Here is where the Hammer Coach separates itself from a true antique. The 3 inch chambers handle the full range of current 12 gauge ammunition, including magnum loads that would be off limits in a vintage hammer gun. Fixed cylinder chokes in both barrels throw wide, fast opening patterns that suit close range work, which is exactly what a coach gun was always meant for. A manual tang safety sits right under your thumb, letting you carry with the hammers cocked and stay ready in the field or on the firing line.
Handling the CZ Hammer Coach
At 6.7 pounds with an overall length of just over 37 inches, this gun is quick to the shoulder and easy to swing. The Turkish walnut stock has a rounded pistol grip, hand cut checkering, and a 14.5 inch length of pull that fits a wide range of builds. Fresh out of the box the action tends to be snug, and a little range time and dry handling smooths everything out nicely.
A Coach Gun Worth Owning
Cowboy action matches are where the Hammer Coach really shines, since the double trigger, exposed hammer setup is right at home in SASS style stages. It also makes a fun range gun, a conversation piece in any safe, and a handy short double for around the property. CZ backs it with a 5 year limited warranty, so you get frontier character without frontier era worries.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: CZ-USA
- Model: Hammer Coach
- Manufacturer Part Number: 06130
- UPC: 806703061306
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Action: Side by Side, True Sidelock Frame
- Barrel Length: 20"
- Barrel Finish: Black Chrome, Chrome Lined Bores
- Chokes: Fixed Cylinder/Cylinder
- Trigger: Double Triggers, One Per Barrel
- Hammers: Fully Functional External Rebounding Hammers
- Receiver Finish: Color Case Hardened with Hand Engraving
- Stock: Turkish Walnut, Pistol Grip, Hand Checkered
- Overall Length: 37.38"
- Weight: 6.7 lbs
What’s Included
- CZ Hammer Coach 12 Gauge Side by Side Shotgun
- Owner's Manual
- CZ-USA 5 Year Limited Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the CZ Hammer Coach handle modern 12 gauge ammunition?
Yes. Unlike the vintage doubles it takes after, the Hammer Coach is built with modern materials for smokeless powder and has 3 inch chambers, so it runs everything from light target loads up to magnum shells. That said, with the steel butt plate, heavier loads will let you know they went off, so many owners add a slip-on recoil pad for long range sessions.
Is the CZ Hammer Coach good for cowboy action shooting?
It is one of the most popular hammer doubles in the game. The exposed hammers, double triggers, and 20 inch cylinder bore barrels fit right into SASS style stages. The action is usually tight when new, so plan on some break-in time opening and closing it before match day, and it will smooth out quickly.
Are the hammers on the Hammer Coach real or just decorative?
They are fully functional. You cock each hammer by hand before firing, just like the originals from the 1880s, and they are rebounding for an added measure of safety. A manual tang safety also lets you keep the hammers cocked while staying on safe in the field.
Does the CZ Hammer Coach take choke tubes?
No, this model has fixed cylinder chokes in both barrels, which give wide patterns suited to close range shooting. If you want interchangeable chokes in a hammer gun, CZ's Hammer Classic with 30 inch barrels ships with a set of screw-in tubes. A gunsmith can also thread the Coach's barrels for tubes if you ever want the option.





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