Citadel Coach Side-by-Side 12 Gauge Case Colored Shotgun
Specifications
Action Break Action
Finish Case Colored
Sights Bead Sights
Weight 7.2 pounds
Capacity 2
Grip Safety No
Optic Ready No
Barrel Length 18 inches
Manual Safety Yes
Chamber Length 3in
Length Of Pull 14 inches
Overall Length 35.5 inches
Trigger Safety No
Caliber / Gauge 12 Gauge
Threaded Barrel No
Ambidextrous Safety No
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Description
Product Overview
The Citadel Coach Side-by-Side is a traditional 12 Gauge break-action shotgun designed for compact handling and straightforward operation. Its side-by-side barrels hold two shells, while the hammerless action and single trigger provide a clean, uncomplicated shooting experience. The 18-inch barrels make the shotgun easy to maneuver in the field, and the tang-mounted manual safety is accessible for right- or left-handed users. A case-colored receiver is paired with a checkered Turkish walnut stock and fore-end, combining classic coach-gun styling with a secure, comfortable hold. The 3-inch chambers support standard and magnum-length 12 Gauge shotshells, and the bead front sight offers a simple aiming reference.
Key Features
- Side-by-side 12 Gauge configuration provides a traditional break-action platform with two-round capacity.
- 18-inch barrels offer compact handling for close-range field use and coach-gun applications.
- Case-colored receiver and checkered Turkish walnut furniture provide a classic appearance with a secure grip.
- Single trigger simplifies operation while the tang-mounted manual safety adds convenient control.
- Bead front sight supports fast target acquisition in dynamic shooting situations.
- 3-inch chambers accommodate a broad range of 12 Gauge shotshell loads.
The Citadel Coach Side-by-Side delivers practical handling and classic styling for hunting, sport shooting, and field use.
4.5 | 2 Reviews
- SKU:
- CITSBS1218HT
- UPC:
- 682146897449
- BUDS ID:
- 153907
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Mark V.
3 months ago
Verified Purchaser
I recently purchased a...
I recently purchased a Citadel Coach SXS shotgun in 12 ga. with the walnut furniture and colored case hardened receiver. I have put 100 rounds of clay target loads through the gun. I am happy with my purchase however there are a few details that are less than ideal. I will start with the positives. The shotgun looks very nice! The wood is not fancy, but it still looks good. The grain is straight and appears solid. I have no expectations that the stock will break because of defects in the wood. This is an inexpensive shotgun so my expectations were set accordingly. The finish on the wood is unblemished, even, smooth, and entirely appropriate for this gun. The recoil pad is thin, but comfortable with a slight amount of padding. The fit between the buttstock and the recoil pad is extremely well done, I am not able to feel any high or low points along the line between the two. The fore end latches tight and there is no wobble. The color case hardening is very well done, it is attractive without be distracting. The chambers allow me to "toss" out the spent casings with a brisk rearward jerk. I don't need to touch the casings with my hand, just a brisk jerk and away they fly. Now for the neutral comments. Remember that this is an inexpensive gun, so don't necessarily take these as defects. There are some minor machining marks on the exterior of the receiver. These marks are in the metal and are "under" the case hardening. These are not hideous and at a glance no one would even notice them, but if you look closely you can see them without difficulty. The stock to receiver wood interface has the wood sitting proud of the metal, not that big a deal, while it sits proud at least it is even and consistent. The fore end to its hardware is a very good fit, so they know how to do good fitting so the stock fitting was a bit of a surprise. Now for the negatives. When I first assembled the gun the action of closing and particularly opening the action was EXTREMELY stiff, to the point that I needed to put the receiver on my knee and push down hard on the barrel and stock to get it open. I own two other break action shotguns and this one was pretty bad. After a thorough cleaning, lubrication, and more than 500 cycles of the action plus 100 fired shells it is now not too bad. Stiff, but serviceable, certainly not easy to open, but I can do it quickly. I can now unload the gun with the butt under my arm and my off hand still where it is when I shoot out on the fore end. It does require some effort and it is still stiffer than I would like. The extractor was sticky and had some debris in the channel that required thorough cleaning and now works well, before the attention the extractor would stick and barely push the hulls out of the chambers. The trigger pull is extremely heavy. I choose to fire the right barrel first and the trigger pull averages 9 pounds 9 ounces. The left barrel when fired second is 11 pounds 2 ounces. Surely this shotgun is not a long distance rifle, but around 10 pounds is a bit much. I own 7 other shotguns and the only one that comes close to these numbers is a 98 year old Sterlingworth SXS and it is still 2 to 3 pounds lighter on its two triggers. Overall I'm giving it 4 stars. Very positive on appearance issues, but lacking on mechanical. Again, this is a shotgun sold at a price point, and I understand that and have rated it accordingly. Would I purchase it again, yes if I wanted a gun at this price point that I did not plan on shooting a ton. Ultimately I am planning on starting SASS Cowboy Action Shooting. My goal is to enjoy myself and not compete at a high or even moderate level. I just want to have fun and this shotgun should do exactly what I want it to do. I hope this was helpful to you.
Jerry G.
3 years ago
Verified Purchaser
The gun was beautiful...
The gun was beautiful have not had a chance to shoot it yet. But I know it will be great. BudsGunShop always has the best selection of guns. Thank you again.
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