Original British Over and Under Double Barrel Howdah Percussion Pistol with Later Shoulder Holster - circa 1850 Books & Films and Underwater Demolition Training Officer

and Underwater Demolition Training Officer

though the cap nipple is somewhat smashed

It first saw service with RAF Bomber Command in 1942 and as the strategic bombing offensive over Europe gathered momentum

From 1942 until early 1944

1939BRAUNSCHWEIG

Original British Over and Under Double Barrel Howdah Percussion Pistol with Later Shoulder Holster - circa 1850 Books & Films and Underwater Demolition Training OfficerOriginal Item: Only one available. Now this is a pistol that really brings back the romance of "Big Game Hunting" during the early British Victorian Era. These very large bore pistols were originally made for close range use in a Howdah, which is the box compartment that sat on the back of an Elephant and used in tiger hunts throughout India and Nepal. Officers would pursue this sport using high power sporting rifles to shoot their game from these