Original British Victorian Excellent James Purdey 16 Bore Double Barrel Howdah Pistol in Period Case with Accessories - circa 1835 M3 Grease Gun while Allied navies were devastated

while Allied navies were devastated during Japan's conquest of Southeast Asia

The original ties are present

There are no maker marks on the frame

showing light overall wear from service

Constructed of a steel tip with brass wire reinforced socket and all wood shaft

Original British Victorian Excellent James Purdey 16 Bore Double Barrel Howdah Pistol in Period Case with Accessories - circa 1835 M3 Grease Gun while Allied navies were devastatedOriginal Item: This is a superb, upmarket cased example of a Victorian double barrel percussion howdah pistol, in the classic side by side configuration, crafted by one of the most renowned names in bespoke sporting arms; James Purdey of London. This is a pistol that truly captures the romance and danger of early British Victorian big game hunting. Large bore examples such as this were purpose built for close range defense from a howdahthe riding