A rare and fine large size double barrelled percussion Howdah pistol, Circa 1840-1850. The 10 inch barrels engraved along the central rib with DAMASCO-  The locks fully engraved and gold inlaid. Embossed nickel silver trigger guard. Ramrod missing. The butt with a warriors mask butt-cap. The pistol is in excellent condition showing very little signs of use or wear apart from an old repair across the butt. The term howdah pistol comes from its use in a Howdah, a large wooden platform and seat, mounted on the back of an elephant. Big-game hunters particularly The British Raj in India used howdahs as a platform for hunting and needed large-calibre side-arms for protection against close quarters animal attacks. British officers later carried them for personal protection and even battlefield use. The early howdah pistols were flintlock designs of similar calibre to the military issue musket and it was not until about 60 years later that percussion models in double barrel configuration were seen. Calibre approx .50 cal.  An exceptional item, In good working order. Overall length 16 inches. Ref 4553.

This is an obsolete antique pistol and is sold as a collectors item only.
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