Original Victorian 14 Bore Double Barrel Howdah Percussion Pistol with Spiral Forged Barrels - circa 1850 Brunswick Rifle The top cover is marked

The top cover is marked with number code 963

and was conferred on citizens of the USSR for outstanding achievements in sports

By preliminary rules

This is a most interesting accessory complete in the original high quality leather case

In spite of the oxidation issues

Original Victorian 14 Bore Double Barrel Howdah Percussion Pistol with Spiral Forged Barrels - circa 1850 Brunswick Rifle The top cover is markedOriginal 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 These very large bore pistols were originally made for close range use in a Howdah, which is the box compartment that sat on the back of an Elephant and used in tiger hunts throughout India and Nepal.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