Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Single Shots Some less typical singles

The Ruger in this photo is a 375 H&H. That's not uncommon. The rifle behind it, though, I have only ever seen one example. It is a Rodda Field's Patent falling block, in Cal .500-450 #1 Blackpowder Express. The barrel was stamped, "R.R. Rodda & Co, # & #8 Dalhousie Square, Calcutta". I was told it was circa 1890.



It was clearly someone's favorite hunting rifle. It was extensively engraved, but the engraving was almost completely worn away, as it balanced right at the action. The bore was rough, and the breechblock had about .005 to .010" play in it. It was not heavy, and balanced very well. I still kick myself for letting it get away. Shoulda had it rebored to .500 cal, I think.

The stories that rifle could have told, in the golden age of the British empire...