Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this antique hammer side-by-side combination gun for a penny-start auction; this is the E. Schmidt & Habermann Gewehrfabrik, Suhl Cape Gun!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: E. Schmidt & Habermann Gewehrfabrik, Suhl
Model: Cape Gun
Serial: 10433
Caliber: 16 Gauge (Left) with 172/28 (Right)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24" Solid Rib Barrel
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade Front with Adjustable U-Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Hardwood Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Under-Lever, Top-Break, Side-by-Side Combination Gun
Markings: The top of the left barrel is marked “E. Schmidt & Habermann," and the top of the right barrel is marked “Gewehrfabrik, Suhl.” The bottom of the left barrel is marked “16/1” with 16 in a circle, and the bottom of the right barrel is marked “172/28.” The bottom of the barrel and the receiver feature matching serial numbers and German proof stampings.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The E. Schmidt & Habermann Gewehrfabrik cape gun, manufactured in Suhl, Germany—a renowned center of fine arms making—represents the peak of European craftsmanship and practical field utility during the golden age of combination guns. Designed for maximum versatility in the unpredictable environments of the African bush, this type of firearm provided the hunter with the ability to dispatch both small game and dangerous large animals with a single weapon. Like many German and Austrian cape guns, this example likely features a rifled right barrel and a smoothbore left, adhering to Continental design standards. This barrel configuration allowed the shooter to select between a precise, single-projectile round for larger game or a shot load for birds and small animals, simply by choosing which barrel to fire. The Suhl-made cape gun's robust frame, fine metalwork, and precision engineering reflect the quality expected from makers such as E. Schmidt & Habermann, who catered to demanding sportsmen across Europe and Africa.
Model: Cape Gun
Serial: 10433
Caliber: 16 Gauge (Left) with 172/28 (Right)
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24" Solid Rib Barrel
Optics/Sights: Dovetail Blade Front with Adjustable U-Notched Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Hardwood Straight Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Under-Lever, Top-Break, Side-by-Side Combination Gun
Markings: The top of the left barrel is marked “E. Schmidt & Habermann," and the top of the right barrel is marked “Gewehrfabrik, Suhl.” The bottom of the left barrel is marked “16/1” with 16 in a circle, and the bottom of the right barrel is marked “172/28.” The bottom of the barrel and the receiver feature matching serial numbers and German proof stampings.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The E. Schmidt & Habermann Gewehrfabrik cape gun, manufactured in Suhl, Germany—a renowned center of fine arms making—represents the peak of European craftsmanship and practical field utility during the golden age of combination guns. Designed for maximum versatility in the unpredictable environments of the African bush, this type of firearm provided the hunter with the ability to dispatch both small game and dangerous large animals with a single weapon. Like many German and Austrian cape guns, this example likely features a rifled right barrel and a smoothbore left, adhering to Continental design standards. This barrel configuration allowed the shooter to select between a precise, single-projectile round for larger game or a shot load for birds and small animals, simply by choosing which barrel to fire. The Suhl-made cape gun's robust frame, fine metalwork, and precision engineering reflect the quality expected from makers such as E. Schmidt & Habermann, who catered to demanding sportsmen across Europe and Africa.
Cape guns earned their name from their popularity in South Africa’s Cape Colony, where hunters navigating the rugged, game-rich frontier required firearms capable of meeting the challenges of such a diverse landscape. While primarily used in southern Africa, these guns were also appreciated by gamekeepers and outdoorsmen throughout Europe and North America, where the blend of shotgun and rifle capability offered unmatched utility. Often chambered in potent calibers suitable for stopping power against dangerous game, these guns were not only functional but also finely decorated, often with engraved receivers and figured walnut stocks. The Schmidt & Habermann cape gun stands as a prime example of this tradition, marrying the practical needs of the 19th- and early 20th-century hunter with the artistic excellence of German gunmaking. Today, such pieces are valued not only for their historical and mechanical significance but also as enduring symbols of a time when a single well-crafted gun could be a trusted companion across the wilds of Africa or the forests of Europe.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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