Original 19th Century German Double Barrel “Howdah” Large 13 Bore Percussion Pistol with Full Stock Scottish Militaria All 5 men were awarded

All 5 men were awarded the Medal of Honor (SGT Patrick J

for the River Humber

This came to us from a Collection that was put together in the 1950's and 1960's and remained in storage ever since

however due to the paint

Original 19th Century German Double Barrel “Howdah” Large 13 Bore Percussion Pistol with Full Stock Scottish Militaria All 5 men were awardedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting German double barreled Howdah percussion pistol, full stocked and in a large 13 bore (about . 71) caliber. These pistols were designed for superior loads for use in a Howdah, the box compartment that sat on the back of an Elephant and used in tiger hunts throughout the Indian subcontinent. Officers and well off Europeans would pursue this sport using high power sporting rifles to shoot