Emil Flues Bay City Cape Gun 28″ 16 GA/.40 Rifle/Shotgun Combo Gun, C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,411.79

WOA#: WY240611RD020

Make: Emil Flues

Model: Sidelock Cape Gun

Serial Number: None.

Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1890-1906

Gauge: The shotgun barrel is 16 Gauge, 2 9/16” Shells. The rifle barrel is chambered for a .40 caliber straight-wall cartridge. The consignor believes it to be .40-70 Sharps Straight, but it may be .40-60 or .40-65. The chamber should be cast to confirm before firing.

Action Type: Top-Break Side by Side Combination Rifle/Shotgun with Extractor

Markings: The top of the rib is marked “Made by E. Flues Bay City for F. B. Chesbrough”. Each barrel flat is marked “E FLUES BAY CITY”. Each lock plate is marked “E. Flues”. The receiver has border engraving.

Barrel Length: 28″

Choke: Cylinder Bore

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the front of the rib. The rear sight has three folding “V”-notch leaves, each with a vertical aiming reference, with a base dovetailed to the rear of the rib.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with splinter forend, triangular ebony inlay in the forend tip, a small ebony cap on the semi-pistol grip, straight comb and checkered horn buttplate. There is a silver initial plate in the belly (unmarked). The stocks have scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are some very small losses around the edges. The checkering is well defined. The LOP measures 13 3/4″ and 12 7/8″ from the fronts of the triggers to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some light wear, a couple of small losses at the toe, and well defined checkering. Drop at comb is approximately 1 1/2″, drop at heel 2 1/2″. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bores are semi-bright. The shotgun bore has scattered light erosion and pitting. The rifle bore has scattered light erosion, most notable at the muzzle-end, with sharp rifling. In this writer’s opinion, the bores rate about 6 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This gun retains about 80% of its current metal finish. The barrels have scattered surface erosion, mostly under the finish. There is notable rib-separation on the bottom rib. Most exposed portions of the receiver are muted, there is stronger color on the water table. There are some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with serviceable slots. The markings range from clear to worn, but legible. Overall, this shotgun is in Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrels lock-up to the receiver with no play, but there is notable rib-separation on the bottom rib. The safety engages automatically when the action is opened. We have not fired this gun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud

Emil Flues Bay City Cape Gun 28" 16 GA/.40 Rifle/Shotgun Combo Gun, C&R
Emil Flues Bay City Cape Gun 28″ 16 GA/.40 Rifle/Shotgun Combo Gun, C&R