NitroX
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| 14/03/24 01:04 PM |
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Re: A modern custom Howdah pistol
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The "Vintage" 45/410 is, "I suppose", the closest currently available option. Ive often wondered if the stock could be re-shaped into something more period Howdah correct??? Im just not sure Im ready to spend $1500-2000 USD on a project, hoping it could be "fixed".
The next question, is 45COLT an acceptable cartridge? How'bout something made from a brass 410 case?
To buy a vintage .577 Snider or variant Howdah pistol, $5000 to $30000, $2000 is not bad.
The .45 Long Colt cartridge is inadequate. Might as well use a revolver. But if shooting targets as part of a fun howdah competition, it is better than nothing.
Maybe .410 brass cases loaded with a .45 projectile might be possible and more gutsy? Safe? No idea.
Fixed is only restocking to remove that ugly pistol grip stock. T the same time allow a shoulder stock to be used as well.
This "vintage" model does have external hammers though. IMO pretty much a requirement on a real Howdah pistol.