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One more Howdah pistol
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What is the caliber?
Richard/Grumpa
Richard/Grumpa
52Bore
40 Cal.
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Quote regarding your pistol (Howdah) from a retired Westley Richards worker in England who I correspond with often.. I sent him a photo of your pistol.
"Whist it could have been used in a Howdah, I certainly wouldn't think that its original purpose was for such duty? Most of the ML pistol that were properly intended for howdah use were often larger in calibre, to maximise the close range impact potential. With an irate tiger hanging off your elephant's truck something with as much thump as possible was definitely a good idea!"
"Whist it could have been used in a Howdah, I certainly wouldn't think that its original purpose was for such duty? Most of the ML pistol that were properly intended for howdah use were often larger in calibre, to maximise the close range impact potential. With an irate tiger hanging off your elephant's truck something with as much thump as possible was definitely a good idea!"
