13 Myths About the Wild West’s Most Famous Shotgun You Still Believe

13 Myths About the Wild West’s Most Famous Shotgun You Still Believe Think the Wild West’s most feared shotgun — the double-barreled coach gun — is exactly what the movies told you? Think again. In this cinematic deep dive, we uncover the 13 biggest myths about the frontier shotgun — the weapon carried by stagecoach guards, lawmen, and outlaws alike. From the claim that every cowboy owned one, to the idea it could blast a man across the room, to the myth that it was banned for being “too deadly,” we’re exposing the legends that refuse to die. This isn’t Hollywood. This is the real story of the Wild West’s most infamous shotgun — how it was really used, who actually carried it, and why its brutal reputation spread across the frontier like wildfire. The double-barrel wasn’t just a weapon. It was a warning — a tool of survival and intimidation that became larger than life through dime novels and silver screen myths. And in this video, we break down every one of those myths to uncover the truth. 👍 LIKE if you’d choose the double-barrel shotgun over a six-shooter. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE @gunsmokeandgold for weekly deep dives into the real weapons and untold legends of the Wild West — where Hollywood ends, and history begins.