WITHDRAWN Howdy Howdah!

[BigSkyRambler]

This is not something you see every day. It started life as an Indian made SXS 12 gauge percussion shotgun. Appears dated 1975. Before India outlawed exporting real guns? In any event, it was made by Sikilar. I can find very little, but did cadge a photo of unmolested model off the interwebs. Looks like a competent gunsmith shortened barrels to 7.5" and finished off nice pistol grip to make a Howdah type pistol. Bores are mirror bright and wood very good. There is a piece of wood missing in barrel channel, but out of sight when assembled. Triggers seem fussy. I suspect a little more wood needs removing. But it snaps with authority. Should be a hoot to shoot for about half the price of a Pedersoli or one of those hideous Diablos. $425 + SHIPPING.

 

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Is one bore rifled? Kinda looks like it in one photo.

 

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Is one bore rifled? Kinda looks like it in one photo.

No. Smooth. It had been a SxS shotgun. But Howdahs were very short range guns.

 

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Sunday Bump.

 

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BTT. Reduced (In ad).