Original British Over and Under Double Barrel Howdah Percussion Pistol by William Griffiths of Manchester - circa 1850 Receiver Top Cover with a sharp “GC” cartouche

with a sharp “GC” cartouche at the wrist

The tag with this information is in great shape

fiber rotating band and rubber obturator are mounted toward the base of the sabot

Since the Stielhandgranate 24 literally was a "use and throw away" item

All of aged steel

Original British Over and Under Double Barrel Howdah Percussion Pistol by William Griffiths of Manchester - circa 1850 Receiver Top Cover with a sharp “GC” cartoucheOriginal 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 These very large bore pistols were originally made for close range use in a Howdah, which is the box compartment that sat on the back of an Elephant and used in tiger hunts throughout India and Nepal.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