Belgian Side-by-Side Combination Gun – .22 Long/ .410 Bore 2½” Cape Town
SOLD FOR: $4,575.01
LSB#: WY250311GB0
Caliber: .22 Long (right barrel) / .410 Bore 2½” (left barrel)
Action Type: Side-by-Side, Dual External Hammers, Dual Triggers
Markings: The left side of the left barrel is marked “MADE IN BELGIUM.” The top of the barrels is marked “SPECIALLY MADE FOR Wm. RAWBONE & Co. CAPE TOWN.”
Barrel Length: Approximately 27.5″
Sights / Optics: Silver bead front sight; rear sight is a square-notch adjustable type
Stock Configuration & Condition: Two-piece hardwood stock with straight grip. The length of pull measures 12.75″ to the front trigger and 13.75″ to the rear trigger. The stock features a rubber butt pad and two sling swivels.
Type of Finish: Blued barrels with case-colored receiver
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The .22 Long barrel exhibits visible rifling with no corrosion or erosion, rating approximately 4/10. The .410 bore barrel is smooth with signs of use.
Overall Condition: This firearm retains about 70% of its original finish. The barrels show moderate wear with some thinning of the bluing. The case coloring on the receiver remains visible but has faded in areas. The wood exhibits handling marks and minor dings consistent with age and use. Overall, this firearm rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This Belgian-made side-by-side combination gun, chambered in .22 Long and .410 Bore, is a fine example of early 20th-century craftsmanship. The markings indicate it was specially made for Wm. Rawbone & Co., a Cape Town-based outfitter known for supplying quality firearms in South Africa. The dual external hammers and triggers, along with the adjustable rear sight, suggest it was designed for versatility in hunting small game. The firearm’s condition reflects its age and use but remains functional and collectible. So bid high and bid firm. I highly encourage you to take a look at the condition of the item in our high-quality photos. Good luck with your bid. -K.F.
