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Thread: Cape Gun
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30-03-2012, 15:17 #1
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Cape Gun
I own a BSA Cape Gun, with one 16ga barrel and one .303 Brittish barrel. I have not been able to get proper information on such guns made by BSA (maybe I did not look in the right places!) or any site or organization where I would be able to get information. I attach some pics and would appreciate any information that anyone may have on these guns. I'm sure it is not worth a fortune but it is not a bad looking piece. On the rib is written Hillsdon&Hillsdon London and Cape Town and on the sides of the action SA Gun Works, neither organization could I find any trace of.
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03-04-2012, 18:13 #2
Re: Cape Gun
Dudley, I asked one of the most knowledgeable guys in the country who came back with this response:
"I had a look at all my literature and I could not find anything useful on BSA Cape guns. I also could not find anything on SA Gun Works. I managed to find something on Hillsdon & Hillsdon, but no connection with Cape Town?
I did find an old BSA Catalogue and an article in Boothroyds “Sidelocks & Boxlocks”"
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18-04-2012, 16:47 #3
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Re: Cape Gun
Hi Wanderin', same here! I could trace a little bit of really not very useful info on Hillsdon & Hillsdon. The SA Gunworks I suspect may have been an importer that has since disappeared. Barry Berkovitch certainly does not mention any such arms dealer. I have no idea just how old the gun is and can find very little in the way of history of BSA Arms. I have seen a few very similar arms, although s/s shotguns, for sale on US sites. Would be nice to trace the origins and history of the gun, though. Thanks for the reply!
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18-04-2012, 17:28 #4
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Re: Cape Gun
Try and send some pics to Holts on their website they might be able to help you. http://www.holtsauctioneers.com/
Or get into contact with Classic Arms and see if they might have more info for you on this specific firearm. http://www.classicarms.co.za/
I think someone there should be able to point you in the right direction.
Please advise if you find out any history of the firearm and maybe a value.
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30-04-2012, 10:08 #5
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Re: Cape Gun
Thanks Black-Ops. I will try and see if they can help.
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31-08-2023, 11:21 #6
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Re: Cape Gun
Heh. A decade later and I have just come across a very similar gun. Also Hillsdon & Hillsdon, also SA Gun Works, also .303 and 16 gauge. But external hammers.
And looks like friend Dudley did not stay to become a regular member.
Anywayz, just putting it out there.
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