Description
There's something about a side by side that no pump or semi-auto can replicate, and the Heritage Badlander leans into that all the way. This is a coach gun in the truest sense: twin 18.5-inch barrels, a break-open boxlock action, double triggers, and a tang-mounted safety right where your thumb wants it. Chambered in .410 bore with 3-inch chambers, it swings fast, points naturally, and keeps recoil so mild that just about anyone in the family can enjoy a range session with it.
Old West Looks, Modern Badlander Build
Heritage didn't just make a nostalgia piece here. The alloy steel barrels and receiver wear a matte black chrome finish that looks a lot like deep traditional bluing but holds up far better against wear and moisture. The stock is genuine Turkish walnut with a rich dark stain, and a brass bead sits up front between the barrels for quick, instinctive pointing. Break the action open and the extractor lifts your shells clear for easy reloading, which keeps the whole process simple and satisfying.
Where the Badlander .410 Shines
At around six pounds and just over 36 inches overall, this little double is easy to carry all day and quick to shoulder. The cylinder bore barrels throw wide, forgiving patterns at close range, which makes it a natural for pest control around the property, snakes on the trail, rabbits and squirrels in thick cover, or a fun clays gun for new and smaller-framed shotgunners. Cowboy action fans will appreciate the traditional double-trigger setup and period-correct profile too.
Simple to Run, Simple to Own
A break action has almost nothing to go wrong. Push the top lever, drop in two shells, snap it shut, and you're in business. Cleaning takes minutes, and the whole design is the kind of thing you can hand down for decades. If you've been wanting a genuine side by side without spending boutique double gun money, the Badlander in .410 is a fun, practical way to get there.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Heritage Manufacturing
- Model: Badlander
- MPN: BL41018BK
- UPC: 727962709856
- Gauge/Bore: .410 Bore, 3" Chamber
- Action: Break-Open Side by Side
- Barrel Length: 18.5"
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Barrel Material: Alloy Steel
- Finish: Black Chrome
- Stock: Turkish Walnut, Fixed Field
- Trigger: Double Triggers
- Safety: Tang-Mounted Manual Safety
- Sights: Brass Bead Front Sight
- Overall Length: 36.3"
- Weight: Approx. 5.6 lbs
What’s Included
- Heritage Badlander .410 side by side shotgun
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Heritage Badlander .410 have interchangeable choke tubes?
No, this 18.5-inch coach gun model uses fixed cylinder bore barrels with no choke tubes. That means wide, fast-opening patterns that work great at closer ranges. If you want screw-in chokes, Heritage offers the longer-barreled Badlander Field series with a removable choke system.
What shells can the Badlander .410 shoot?
It has 3-inch chambers, so it handles both 2.5-inch and 3-inch .410 shells. Birdshot, buckshot, and slugs all run fine through the break action. Since it's a fixed cylinder bore, expect patterns to open up quicker than a choked barrel, which suits close-range work.
Does the Badlander have one trigger or two?
It uses traditional double triggers, one for each barrel, just like the classic western doubles it's patterned after. The front trigger fires the right barrel and the rear fires the left, so you can pick which barrel goes first. If you're coming from a single-trigger gun it takes a few rounds to get used to, but most folks adjust fast.
Who makes the Heritage Badlander and where is it built?
The Badlander is manufactured in Turkey by Büyük Huğlu, a well-established shotgun maker, and imported by Heritage Manufacturing. Turkey has become a hub for quality affordable double guns, and the fit of the walnut and metalwork on these reflects that. Heritage backs it as part of their growing long gun lineup.





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