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Strawman419
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Howder Pistols
#87785 - 26/10/07 01:24 AM

I was told a long time ago about Howder pistols, I may be spelling it wrong but was told they were pistols carried in India a long time ago to use as a last ditch effort against charging tigers. I don't know if I am spelling it wrong or have the wrong name because I can't find any info on these items. Any info would be great, thanks.

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Re: Howder Pistols [Re: Strawman419]
#87795 - 26/10/07 02:56 AM

A howdah is a sort of a saddle for an elephant. So, a howdah pistol is one carried by an Indian riding an elephant. It's a very large-bore, muzzleloading pistol, usually loaded with round balls, but any large bore pistol could be called a howdah pistol if it is used as one. I've seen double-barreled howdah pistols too.

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Strawman419
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Re: Howder Pistols [Re: Tatume]
#87799 - 26/10/07 04:06 AM

Thanks for the quick reply, once I realized I was spelling it wrong there is a lot of information available online. Thanks again.

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Re: Howder Pistols [Re: Strawman419]
#87814 - 26/10/07 08:10 AM

Strawman:
You should find plenty of info on cartridge howdah-pistols too, usually chambered for interesting cartridges like the shortened 16-bore brass-case and short .577s. Marvellous!

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NitroX
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Re: Howder Pistols [Re: Strawman419]
#87828 - 26/10/07 10:23 AM

Quote:

Thanks for the quick reply, once I realized I was spelling it wrong there is a lot of information available online. Thanks again.

Strawman

Do a search on NE with the word "Howdah".

It has been discussed many times on various forums including the double rifle one, and you should find a lot of interesting information. I think there used to be some good photos too if the photo links are still active.

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NitroX
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Re: Howder Pistols [Re: NitroX]
#87833 - 26/10/07 12:33 PM

Holland and Holland Howdah

Pedersoli Howdah
Making a howdah double

Howdah hunting in India

Howdah pistol in modern calibres

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NitroX
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Howdah Pistols [Re: NitroX]
#87835 - 26/10/07 12:49 PM

Here you are. A muzzle loading Howdah, only just released by Pedersoli:
Pedersoli Howdah Hunter

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500Nitro
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Re: Howdah Pistols [Re: NitroX]
#87836 - 26/10/07 12:51 PM

That's hot.

Thanks for posting !

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RLI
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Re: Howdah Pistols [Re: 500Nitro]
#87869 - 27/10/07 07:57 AM

I hope Pederosoli bring a few to Australia, A boxlock version would be nice, What price are they?

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Strawman419
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Re: Howder Pistols [Re: NitroX]
#87928 - 29/10/07 12:23 AM

I appreciate all the info, there is a lot of great stuff on this site and a lot of great people too who are willing to share all the info. Thanks everyone!!

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