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I don't see the point in a 28 gauge combination. Maybe others don't either? So a reason they don't exist?

I think some of the multi barreled things four or five barrels have a sub 12 gauge barrel.

Lots of combinations have 16 gauge barrels.

Probably the sub 12 g use is to keep the combination lighter and trimmer in cross section with the extra barrel(s).

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I think that is the reasoning of European hunters, too.
The shotgun barrel should be sufficient for a fox at least, maybe even roe deer.
And if a slug is used, if should be sufficient for wild boar.

That leaves:
12 gauge: by many hunters considered a bit bulky for a combo gun.
16 gauge: often used in the past, but for whatever reasons quite obsolete now
20/76: often seen in modern combination guns

And looking at double barrel shotguns, you will rarely see any smaller gauge in Europe.
Some enthusiasts may use them, but the majority of hunters see them as toys.
Plus I do not know of any clay competition for small gauge shotguns. 12 gauge rules.

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