December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1330:
(A) EXCEEDINGLY RARE R.B. RODDA & CO. .577 MANSTOPPER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.
Marked with the R.B. Rodda & Co. legend, they were a premier British outfitter and gun retailer only that was founded in London and headquartered in Calcutta, India. The gun itself was made by Webley but marked with this famed retailer legend. This is a very scarce cartridge revolver that only saw production for about five years during the 1880s. It was the largest caliber revolver made during the 19th century. Both sides at top of frame exhibit the Rodda legend. Caliber is stamped on left side of the octagon barrel. It is blued with the checkered one piece walnut grips fit with a metal pommel and lanyard ring. The gun displays numerous British inspection stamps. Includes 1 old round of ammunition loaded on shortened Kynoch .577 Snyder brass. CONDITION: Very good to fine. While the entire metal surface is now a crisp soft patina, all of the edges are sharp and displays strong legends. The grips are excellent. Mechanically sound retaining a strong bright bore exhibiting some light frosting.