Fine Modern & Antique Guns - March 2015 : Sale A0315 Lot 1222 - S2
R. B. RODDA & CO. A 16-BORE x .577/.500 (No.2 EXPRESS) BLACK POWDER TOPLEVER HAMMER CAPE RIFLE, serial no. 17807,

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R. B. RODDA & CO.
A 16-BORE x .577/.500 (No.2 EXPRESS) BLACK POWDER TOPLEVER HAMMER CAPE RIFLE, serial no. 17807,
28in. black powder only damascus barrels, raised matt rib with three folding leaf sights and ramped bead fore-sight, tubes engraved 'R.B. RODDA & CO. LONDON. AND 7 & 8 DALHOUSIE SQUARE CALCUTTA', 2 1/2in. shot chamber, bored approx. true cyl. choke, rifled barrel with Henry patent rifling, carved percussion fences, rebounding back-action locks, border and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening, 14 1/2in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock including 7/8in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with Scott 1876 patent release lever, weight 8lb. 14oz.

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Estimate £2,500-3,000

S2