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ID #8846
MakeRB RODDA
ModelHAMMER EPRESS
ConfigurationDouble Rifle
Gauge / Caliber8 BORE
Price$25,000.00
Serial #23104
Country of OriginEngland
Choke R/U
Choke L/O
TriggerDT (Double)
Stock ConfigurationPistol Grip
Forearm TypeSplinter Forearm w/ Lever FE Release
Rib TypeLevel Flat Rib w/ Sights
Receiver FinishPATINA
Engraving Type
ConditionVG Condition
Weight16 LB
DimensionsLOP 14-1/4
Other Details8 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, with copy of article written about this particular rifle. 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”.
