Original Victorian 15 Bore Double Barrel Howdah Percussion Pistol by John Jones & Son with Spiral Forged Barrels - circa 1830 German Machine Guns This was a common practice

This was a common practice as the time

The VIET-NAM patch rocker is an original Vietnamese produced example

When the handle is turned in

It is a pressed fiber helmet that retains a leather chinstrap

The Scabbard (saya) is wooden

Original Victorian 15 Bore Double Barrel Howdah Percussion Pistol by John Jones & Son with Spiral Forged Barrels - circa 1830 German Machine Guns This was a common practiceOriginal Item: Only one available. Now this is a pistol that really brings back the romance of "Big Game Hunting" during the early British Victorian Era! These very large bore pistols were originally made for close range use in a Howdah, which is the box compartment that sat on the back of an Elephant and used in tiger hunts throughout India and Nepal. Officers would pursue this sport using high power sporting rifles to shoot their game from these