December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1232:
(A) R. B. RODDA .577 SNYDER SIDE BY SIDE HOWDAH PISTOL
These behemoth mid to late 19th century English made side by sides were popular with English officers stationed in India during the time. The pistol weights nearly four pounds and has Damascus barrels with back action locks, dual hammers and triggers, along with the finely checkered one piece pistol grip with engraved metal pommel along with forearm checkered en suite. Both locks with Rodda legend. The barrel rib also has the Rodda legend along with the London and Calcutta address. R.B. Rodda was established in 1830 when Richard Burrows Rodda, a gun maker in Calcutta partnered with the London firm. The lever under the trigger guard allows both barrels to tip forward for loading. There is also scattered light engraving on various parts. CONDITION: Fine. The actions and barrels are a rich clean patina. Grips are excellent. Mechanically sound with clean bores. These self contained cartridge Howdah pistols are extremely difficult to find, especially in fine condition.