STOEGER 31461 COACH GUN 20 GA 3" 20" BBL SINGLE TRIGGER

The Stoeger Coach Gun (31461) is a 20-gauge side-by-side shotgun built for cowboy action shooting, home defense, and anyone who wants a straightforward, reliable double-barrel scattergun with a single-trigger design. Chambered for both 2-3/4-inch and 3-inch shells and fitted with 20-inch barrels, this 20-gauge side-by-side shotgun delivers classic handling and proven simplicity in a compact, affordable package.

Key Features

• Part number: 31461
• Gauge: 20-gauge
• Chamber: 2-3/4 inch and 3 inch
• Capacity: 2 rounds
• Barrel length: 20 inch side-by-side
• Chokes: Fixed Improved Cylinder and Fixed Modified
• Sight: Brass bead front sight
• Receiver finish: Blued
• Barrel finish: Blued
• Stock: A-Grade satin walnut
• Action: Side-by-side break-action with shell extractor
• Trigger: Single trigger
• Safety: Tang-mounted automatic safety
• Length of pull: 14-1/2 inch
• Drop at comb: 1-1/2 inch
• Drop at heel: 2-1/2 inch
• Overall length: 36.5 inch
• Weight: 6.4 lbs

Special Features

• The single-trigger design fires both barrels in sequence with one familiar pull, removing the need to shift trigger finger between shots and keeping your focus on the target.
• Fixed Improved Cylinder and Modified chokes cover close and medium-range presentations without any tools or choke tube changes needed in the field or on the stage.
• The tang-mounted automatic safety engages every time the action is opened, building a consistent safe-handling habit into the natural operating cycle of the gun.
• The extractor lifts spent hulls clear of the chambers after opening, making reloads faster without the full ejection that can scatter shells across a shooting stage or hunting field.
• The A-Grade satin walnut stock and blued metalwork give the Coach Gun an authentic period appearance that fits the aesthetic demands of cowboy action competition.
• The boxlock action is one of the most durable and mechanically simple designs in shotgun history, requiring minimal maintenance and offering long-term reliability across a wide range of use conditions.

Practical Benefits

• The 36.5-inch overall length and 6.4-pound weight make this double-barrel easy to mount quickly, carry through thick cover, or store in a compact space for home access.
• The single-trigger configuration makes the Stoeger Coach Gun 31461 an approachable option for newer shooters and youth who may find double-trigger coordination difficult to manage early in their training.
• Compatible with any standard 20-gauge 2-3/4-inch or 3-inch load, from light target shells to field hunting loads, so you can run affordable practice ammunition and step up to heavier loads when the situation calls for it.
• The side-by-side format and period-correct styling make this gun a natural fit for Cowboy Action Shooting matches where single-action rules and stage authenticity matter.
• Whether you are stepping onto the cowboy action stage for the first time or adding a dependable break-action double to your home defense setup, your Stoeger Coach Gun gives you two reliable shots in a design that has proven itself for well over a century.

The Stoeger Coach Gun (31461) in 20-gauge is a proven platform for the cowboy action competitor or practical home defender who wants a classic side-by-side double-barrel without complexity or unnecessary weight.