{"product_id":"howdah-pistol-20-gauge-with-case-and-accessories","title":"Howdah Pistol 20 Gauge With Case And Accessories","description":"Pedersoli Howdah Pistol 20 Gauge With Case And Accessories\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePedersoli Howdah Hunter 20 Gauge Black Powder Pistol With Presentation Box And Accessories -\r\nWith twin barrels packing a one-two wallop, the Howda Hunter big-bore pistol was popular with Europeans exploring the vast jungles of India and Burma in the mid-1800s. On a typical excursion, explorers and soldiers were part of an elephant caravan. Riding on a howdah (the basket perched atop an elephant) may look safe in today's world, but was a different story a century ago – tigers could scale the side of a slow-moving elephant in the blink of an eye. To combat surprise attacks, the Howdah-style side-by-side pistol was created. Two 20-gauge smoothbore barrels can be loaded with buckshot, a single slug or the devastating \"buck and ball\" load common in big-bore muzzleloaders used on dangerous game. Squeeze one of the triggers, and you'll appreciate the hand-conforming checkered walnut grip and the recoil-soaking end-cap counterweight. Its case-hardened lockplates are engraved with detailed wild-animal scenes. Optional shoulder stock also available. Includes a beautifully crafted, furniture-grade mahogany display case, wooden-handled screwdriver, shotgun-powder measure, brass oil can, Philadelphia powder flask and 20-ga. bullet mold with wooden handles.\r\nBarrel length: 11-1\/4\".\r\nOverall length: 17-3\/4\".\r\nWeight: 4-1\/2 lbs.\r\n\r\nMaker: Pedersoli\u003cbr\u003eModel: 020C969020","brand":"Pedersoli","offers":[{"title":"020C969020 \/ Muzzleloading Handguns \/ Pedersoli","offer_id":43114638835817,"sku":"11209722","price":2370.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/8341\/4377\/files\/AP_1575515110.jpg?v=1777395550","url":"https:\/\/westerngunstore.com\/products\/howdah-pistol-20-gauge-with-case-and-accessories","provider":"Western Gun Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}