2020 September Premier, Volume I

A Selection of Fine Arms from the Esteemed Collection of Malcolm King
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LOT 296
Extremely Fine Engraved R.B. Rodda & Co. 4 Bore Rotary Underlever Double Barrel
Hammer Wildfowling Shotgun - Serial no. 18210, 4 bore gauge, 37 1/2 inch bbl., browned/
gold/casehardened/blued finish, walnut stock. This fabulous large bore duck and goose
gun has browned damascus twist barrels with concave rib signed “R.B. RODDA & CO. GUN
MAKERS TO H.E. THE VICEROY & H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH. LONDON & CALCUTTA” in
gold and with bead front sight, the breech ends each engraved with a band of beadwork
and the breech end of the rib with a spray of scrollwork. Casehardened action with rounded
fences and non-rebounding back action locks, the latter each signed “R.B. RODDA & CO.” in
gold. Border and scroll engraving throughout. Barrels and action struck with London black
powder proof marks. Well figured straight hand stock with checkered grip and forearm, the
underside of the butt with blank silver initial escutcheon.
CONDITION: Barrels retaining 65% apparently original browned finish, gold in excellent
condition, breech end engraving slightly flattened. Action and locks retaining 75% original
bright casehardened finish, engraving clear, gold signatures excellent condition. Stock
refinished, checkering crisp, minor storage and handling bruising. The steel buttplate retains
70% of the darkened original case colors.
Provenance: The Malcolm King Collection.
Estimate: 15000 - 25000