The Howdah Hunter pistol has side by side barrels and is a reproduction of the British Anglo-Saxon guns used in the second half of the 1800's in the far colonial territories and India. During the first period of British colonial government in India, the Howdah pistols were preferred for their power and reliability, but their main use was at close range to stop dangerous wild animals such as the tiger from leaping upon the "Howdah" box atop the elephant's back. 

 

The locks are embellished with engraving featuring wild animals and finished with case hardened coloring. The walnut pistol grip stock has two checkered sections to grant a firm and comfortable and stable grip with a counterweight butt plate. 

 

This pistol uses standard revolver caps for loading, and the manufacturer manual includes black powder shotgun barrel loading recommendations. 

Manufacturer: Pedersoli 
Weight: 4.4 pounds 
Action Type: Single Action 
Caliber: 20GA 
Barrel Contour: Round 
Barrel Length: 11.25" 
Overall Length: 17.75" 
Barrel Twist & Rotation: 
Barrel Grooves: Smoothbore 
Capacity: 2 
Trigger Type: Double Trigger, One trigger for each barrel