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RB RODDA HAMMER EXPRESS 8 BORE PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY JACK LOTT
Guns International #: 102803288 Seller's Inventory #: 8846
Category: Rodda Rifles - Double Rifles - English
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Seller: William Larkin Moore & Sons LLC
Company: William Larkin Moore & Sons LLC
Member Since: 2/27/07
State: Arizona
Zip: 85260
Country: United States
Phone: (480) 951-8913
Fax: (480) 951-3677
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Number of Active Listings: 321
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Price does not include $65. base shipping, handling and insurance (oversized packaging (>20 lb. or >45" require additional UPS fee's)
Payment Types Accepted: Check, Visa , MC, AE
About Us: William Larkin Moore & Sons LLC 16622 N 91st Street Suite 102-103 Scottsdale, AZ 85260 USA email: infowlmsons Tel or Text: 480-951-8913 Fax: 480-951-3677 Dealer's of Fine Sporting Arms
Description:
ID # 8846
Make RB RODDA
Model HAMMER EPRESS
Configuration Double Rifle
Gauge / Caliber 8 BORE
Price $25,000.00
Serial # 23104
Country of Origin England
Barrel Length (in Inches) 22"
Choke R/U
Choke L/O
TriggerDT (Double)
Stock Configuration Pistol Grip
Forearm Type Splinter Forearm w/ Lever FE Release
Rib Type Level Flat Rib w/ Sights
Receiver Finish PATINA
Engraving Type
Other Options PAD
Condition VG Condition
Weight 16 LB
Dimensions LOP 14-1/4
Other Details FROM JULIA
8 BORE RODDA HAMMER DOUBLE RIFLE ONCE OWNED BY JACK LOTT. SN 23104. (ca. 1885) Cal. 8 bore. .868 Groove diameter. 11 Narrow lands. 3-1/2″ Chambers. This well balanced big bore black powder rifle has 22-1/4″ bbls with broad, flat, file cut top rib fitted with single standing express rear and gold bead front sights, dovetailed through rib. Tops of bbls are engraved “R. B. Rodda & Co. London & ” “7 & 8 Dalhousie Square Calcutta”. Bbl flats are stamped with Birmingham black powder proofs for 8 bore. Bottoms of bbls are stamped with SNs, provisional proofs, as well as “A & T” (Adams & Tate, Barrel Makers). Bottom rib is fitted with sling eye. Robust, rounded bar action is locked by Jones underlever and large dolls head rib extension. It is fitted with back action, non-rebounding, peninsula locks with short rounded serpentine hammers. Action and lockplates have foliate border engraving. Locks are engraved “R B Rodda & Co”. Steel trigger guard attaches to trigger plate at front and back of bow. Trigger plate, engraved with SN at grip, extends to steel grip cap. Lightly figured, dense European walnut full capped pistol grip stock measures 14-5/8″ over black recoil pad. Stock features point pattern checkering at grip, and a sling eye, as well as a vacant silver shield on toe line. Short splinter forend has forward pivoting release bolt. Drop at heel: approx 2-5/16″, drop at comb: approx 1-5/8″. Weight: 16 lbs. 1 oz. LOP: 14-5/8″. Also included are four turned brass cases stamped “Rodda No 8 RMC” which take battery cup primers. PROVENANCE: Owned and written about by Jack Lott, noted writer for GUNS AND AMMO magazine, CONDITION: Good, essentially as found, with little restoration. Metal parts are mostly smooth gray to brown patina with some traces of orig blue on bbls. Stocks appear to retain traces of their orig finish, maintained by oil over the years, with numerous minor marks, scratches, and dings. It appears new rubber has been added over old orig plate from Silver pad, with some refinishing at rear of stock, after being touched by abrasive belt during refitting. Bores are very fine, shiny with strong rifling throughout, slightly frosted. Action is tight, although Jones underlever pivot is slightly loose. Bbls are on face. Locks are crisp. A truly great big bore, that has certainly “been there”.
Price: $25,000.00
Antique: Yes