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Charles Fisher Flintlock Howdah
      #113202 - 01/09/08 01:58 PM

For the Shikar in the howdah on elephant back for tiger, sambhur and peacock ...


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CHARLES FISHER FLINTLOCK HOWDAH
From: Guns International

Description:
ENGLISH FLINTLOCK HOWDAH RIFLE BY "CHARLES FISHER, LONDON" .75 bore, 24" heavy twist barrels, flintlocks signed "FISHER". Water proof pans, gold touchholes, checkered walnut stock with cheekpiece and steel butt. Engraved iron mounts. Weight 9lbs 3oz. One of a pair and marked "1" on the sight dish. Antique
Price (for those interested): $12,950.00









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Re: Charles Fisher Flintlock Howdah [Re: NitroX]
      #113842 - 07/09/08 12:20 PM

Very nice, John. Thanks for finding the pictures. I am guessing that if someone wanted to have one made today, it could be put together?

Simply exquisite!

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Re: Charles Fisher Flintlock Howdah [Re: mehulkamdar]
      #114103 - 10/09/08 12:11 PM

Exquisite. The nice thing is the little gold "1" on the tang. It's one of a pair. Sigh.

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