Skip to main content
Rock Island Auction Company
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout us
Log InCreate Account
Rock Island Auction CompanyRock Island Auction Company
Contact us
1-309-797-15001-800-238-8022[email protected]
Locations
Bedford, TX
3600 Harwood RoadBedford, Texas 76021, USA
Rock Island, IL
7819 42nd Street WestRock Island, Illinois 61201, USA
Hours
Monday - Friday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Navigation
AuctionsConsignmentLatestFAQAbout usAccount
More Info
Terms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyJob postings & CareersOrder a catalogContact
Social media
© 2025 Rock Island Auction Company. RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Click here for more information.
Healthcare Transparency in Coverage.
Disconnected
Unable to connect to live update server, attempting reconnection. If this persists, please try refreshing your browser.
Disconnected state indicated by at top of page. If you cannot see this icon, you are connected.
Rock Island Auction Company
Hello.
Please Log In, or .

Home
Auctions
Consignment
Latest
FAQ
About us

  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 405

Lot 405:R.B. Rodda .500 Nitro Express Double Rifle with Raja Inscription

December 3rd, 2021|Rock Island, IL
  • /Auctions...
  • /Catalog...
  • /Lot 405

Lot 405:R.B. Rodda .500 Nitro Express Double Rifle with Raja Inscription

December 3rd, 2021|Rock Island, IL
Price Realized:
Login to viewLogin to view
Price obfuscated
Estimated Price$4,000 - $7,000
Log In to use Wishlists
Share

Engraved R.B. Rodda .500 Nitro Express (3 Inch) Double Rifle with Raja Inscription

Blued steel barrels with raised ramp, beaded blade front sight and two leaf (one standing, one folding) rear sight, light flourishes of floral scroll at the breeches, Birmingham reproofs on the flats, barrels sleeved, and single extractor. The blued boxlock action displays floral scroll engraving surrounding "R. B. RODDA & Co. LTD" on either side. The engraving extends to the upper and lower tangs, the top lever, and the triggerguard. The rifle features bushed firing pins, double triggers, and a tang mounted manual safety switch. Nicely figured, multi-point checkered splinter forend with Deeley latch release and engraved shoe along with the pistol grip stock that features a hard rubber grip cap, a inscription oval marked "RAJA OF PARIKUD", and a rubber recoil pad. This rifle may have come from the collection of Raja Radha Mohan Mansingh. The length of pull is 15 inches. The weight is 12 lbs 7 oz.

ConditionVery fine as refurbished, retaining 97% blue finish, a few areas of scattered minor pitting in under the finish, loss of definition to the marking, and some brown streaking in the blue finish. The wood is also very fine with a few light scratches, slightly loose fit, a few chips around the inlets and on the grip cup, and sharp checkering. The action is slightly off face otherwise mechanically very good.
Details
ManufacturerRodda
ModelDouble Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge500 Nitro Ex
Barrel26 1/4 inch solid rib
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2833
Catalog page249
Find MoreRelated Items
Lot 3455Engraved J. Purdey Underlever Hammer Double Rifle in .500 B.P.E.
View Lot
Lot 1403Engraved John Lyell Backaction Hammer Double Rifle in .500 BPE
View Lot
Lot 470Aaron Little/W. R. Leeson Boxlock Double Rifle in .500 Linebaugh
View Lot
Lot 3489Butch Searcy & Co. Boxlock Dangerous Game Double Rifle in 470 NE
View Lot
Show More