Original British Over and Under Double Barrel Howdah Percussion Pistol with Later Shoulder Holster - circa 1850 Scottish Militaria Steel head packed in grease

Steel head packed in grease

It no longer bears the original manufacture label in the lower right pocket

The name was also used by Der Stahlhelm

There are some stains

cartouche by the rear lock screw

Original British Over and Under Double Barrel Howdah Percussion Pistol with Later Shoulder Holster - circa 1850 Scottish Militaria Steel head packed in greaseOriginal Item: Only one available. Now this is a pistol that really brings back the romance of "Big Game Hunting" during the early British Victorian Era. These very large bore pistols were originally made for close range use in a Howdah, which is the box compartment that sat on the back of an Elephant and used in tiger hunts throughout India and Nepal. Officers would pursue this sport using high power sporting rifles to shoot their game from these