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There are lots of pictures of Howdah pistols and lots of fine looking cased guns even cased sets; but I cant find any pics of holsters. Ive heard guys talk about the guns being stored on the actual howdah chair. I suppose thats possible but it seems unlikely that there wasnt some sort of carry method.

Early single barrel guns had belt hooks. Ive never seen a belt hook on a Howdah gun. Theres a very quick glimpse of a strong side belt holster being worn by Michael Douglas in Ghost and the Darkness. I suppose thats possible but I attribute that as much to Hollywood as to history. Triple K makes a simple holster for the Pedersoli BP pistol. Its crude by any standards and too short for the gun (leaving about 3" of barrel exposed). I certainly dont see a gentleman being satisfied with the Triple K design. A couple of leather companies make a bandoleer crossdraw rig for the 45/410 version. I doubt thats period either.

Given a choice Id want a crossdraw almost horizontal design. Thats a personal preference but it seems practical for sitting in a rocking howdah chair for long days and fast to grab in the excitement. Again thats just me; but it makes sense.

Any real holsters

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