Original British Victorian Excellent James Purdey 16 Bore Double Barrel Howdah Pistol in Period Case with Accessories - circa 1835 M3 Grease Gun Constructed of a steel tip

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

VIERHEILIG NACHF

with a fully working hammer safety

ROCHESTER OPTICAL CO

Original British Victorian Excellent James Purdey 16 Bore Double Barrel Howdah Pistol in Period Case with Accessories - circa 1835 M3 Grease Gun Constructed of a steel tipOriginal 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