Original 19th Century British Made Percussion "Howdah" Pistol marked MADRAS with Massive Bore Russian Army Well marked

Well marked

caliber Cartridge

Gun maker JOHN JOINER of HOLBORN

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Original 19th Century British Made Percussion "Howdah" Pistol marked MADRAS with Massive Bore Russian Army Well markedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a really interesting pistol! Firstly, this bears English Proof marks on the barrel, which more or less tells us that it was originally made in England, very possibly for the EAST INDIA COMPANY probably in the 1840's. This "manly" pistol is brass mounted, and at one time had a swivel ramrod. The 9" barrel is as big as a Brown Bess bore, even a tad larger, about . 8" It is now a total SLEEPER , not having been