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RODDA 475 #2 N E- SOLID WORKING DOUBLE- 24" EJECT CHOPPER LUMP Bbls- ACCURATE RIFLE- 11 Lbs. 8 Oz.
Guns International #: 100227574 Seller's Inventory #: y951
Category: Double Rifles - English - Rifles - English Sporting
Seller's Information
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Seller: Champlin
Company: Champlin Firearms Inc.
Member Since: 11/19/07
First Name: George
Last Name: Caswell
State: Oklahoma
Zip: 73702
Country: United States
Phone: (580) 237-7388
Platinum Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
#21470, R. B. Rodda, 50 Stafford St., B'Ham: 475 #2 Nitro Express Double Rifle Made in 1909 with 24" Chopper Lump Ejector barrels with rib extension & Greener style cross bolt, 1/4 rib with 1 standing & 2 folding rear sights, Double triggers, Bushed strikers, Proved at 85 Cordite with a 480 grain bullet, 14 7/16"" L.O.P. over a 1" Silvers pad, 11 lbs. 8 oz., Sling eyes, Steel grip cap, The buttstock and forend wood remains solid, The bores remain good only but it is accurate with square rifling, Border engraving, This entire gun was completely refinished by Westley Richards in England and then exported to their agency when they were in Springfield, Missouri, This refinish included fresh color hardening, The wood was reoiled and the checkering sharpened up, It has nice wood with good contrast, The piece overall remains in 97% condition since redone by Westley in England. This is a solid working 475 #2 with proper big bore weight. This gun will shoot under 2" consistently at 50 yards from an experienced shooter. //////////////////////// R. B. Rodda & Co. was still in business at 17a Steelhouse Lane and remained as exporters until 1954. They were makers by Appointment to H. E. the Viceroy and H. R. H. The Duke of Edinburgh. During the Victorian era they had shops in Birmingham, London and Calcutta and in several other Indian cities and catered to the colonial British and Indian society.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes