|
Shop > Hunting > Black Powder > Pistols >
You are here: Davide Pedersoli Howdah Pistol
With twin barrels packing a one-two wallop, this big-bore Pistol was popular with Europeans exploring the vast jungles of India and Burma in the mid-1800s. On a typical excursion, explorers and soldiers were part of an elephant caravan. Riding on a howdah (the basket perched atop an elephant) may look safe in today's world, but a century ago danger
was imminent. Tigers could scale the side of a slow-moving elephant in the blink of an eye, causing great concern for startled riders. To combat surprise big-cat attacks, the Howdah-style side-by-side pistol was created. Two cavernous 20-gauge smoothbore barrels or .58 caliber rifled barrels may be loaded with buckshot, a single slug, or the devastating "buck and ball"-load common in big-bore muzzleloaders used on dangerous game. Whichever you choose, this hand-cannon will square up on a target with a sense of authority not seen since the days of Victorian-era British imperialism. Squeeze one of the triggers, and you'll appreciate the hand-conforming checkered walnut grip and the recoil-soaking end-cap counterweight as this charge-stopping pistol lays down its withering hail of lead. Its case-hardened lockplates are engraved with detailed wild animal scenes. Mold your own 20-ga. round balls with our easy-to-use bullet Mold (sold separately). Also available is a top-quality leather Holster custom-built to carry the formidable Howdah Pistol.
|
|
|
Please select from the following:
|
|
|
|
With twin barrels packing a one-two wallop, this big-bore pistol was popular with Europeans exploring the vast jungles of India and Burma in the mid-1800s. Barrel length: 11-1/4". Overall length: 17-3/4". Weight: 4-1/2 lbs. Available: 20 ga., .58 cal.
|
|
Item: 9IS 216598
Sale!
$599.99
$499.99
|
|
|
|
Mold your own 20-ga. round balls for your Howdah Pistol with our easy-to-use bullet mold.
|
|
Item: 9IS 216597
$41.99
|
|
|
|
Custom-built to comfortably carry the formidable Howdah Pistol. All-leather construction.
|
|
Item: 9IS 216940
$21.99
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
