Marrakai,
Great article, I enjoyed it. I would like to see some more detailed photos of the gun ( are they already posted here somewhere?). 3 drams is a standard paradox load, powerful enough indeed. I had turned up a reference or two (researching a Greener)detailing injuries to the elephant both from the tiger and from firing at and trying to dislodge an attacking tiger. The one instance shooting through a perched on the head tiger and motally wounding the elephant in the head. The other the tiger grabbing on to the underside of the elephant and raking it with its claws, which might make for a difficult shot but one best taken with the likes of a Howdah rifle such as the Cavanaugh!