Original Victorian 14 Bore Double Barrel Howdah Percussion Pistol with Spiral Forged Barrels - circa 1850 French Ordnance 80 next to MLE 1866-74

80 next to MLE 1866-74 indicating manufacture at the government arsenal at St

Kirschbaum & Co and has been manufacturing military swords and cutlery in Solingen

and were on display there until the hall closed

The "US" and AAF Winged Propelleer Collar Discs are also in excellent condition and maintain their proper WWII Flat Faced Clutches

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Original Victorian 14 Bore Double Barrel Howdah Percussion Pistol with Spiral Forged Barrels - circa 1850 French Ordnance 80 next to MLE 1866-74Original 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 These very large bore pistols were originally made for close range use in a Howdah, which is the box compartment that sat on the back of an Elephant and used in tiger hunts throughout India and Nepal.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