The Heritage Badlander (part no. BL2018BK) is a 20-gauge side-by-side shotgun with short 18.5-inch barrels and a black walnut stock, giving it a darker, more understated look than the nickel-finished Badlander variants. Its compact overall length and light recoil make it a natural fit for close-range defense or cowboy action shooting.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 20 Gauge, offering lighter recoil than a 12-gauge coach gun in the same format.
• Barrels measure 18.5 inches.
• Barrels are mounted in a genuine side-by-side configuration.
• Stock is finished in black walnut, a darker, understated look versus the nickel Badlander variants.
• Uses a front bead sight for fast target acquisition at close range.
• Runs a tang-mounted safety for quick thumb access.
• Holds 2 shells, one per barrel.
• Uses a break-open action to load, unload, and swap chokes.
• Overall length runs approximately 36.3 inches, and it weighs approximately 8.8 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What finish does this gun have? Black walnut, a darker, more understated look than the nickel-finished Badlander variants.

What gauge is it chambered in? 20 gauge, offering lighter recoil than the 12-gauge Badlander in the same format.

How many rounds does it hold? 2 shells, one per barrel, loaded through the break-open action.

Buy the Heritage Badlander 20 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun

The black walnut finish gives this Badlander an understated, classic look while keeping the same compact, close-range 20-gauge double-gun layout. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse the rest of our side by side shotguns selection from Heritage Arms.