Original British Over and Under Double Barrel Howdah Percussion Pistol by William Griffiths of Manchester - circa 1850 Italian Flags As with most aspects of

As with most aspects of German life during the period

as the Hawley liners were made of paper

The bright shiny blade bears the Knight's Head stamping of the German Solingen firm of Carl Reinhard KIRSCHBAUM

in many cases provided also antitank support

so we definitely feel that it was used in service with this helmet

Original British Over and Under Double Barrel Howdah Percussion Pistol by William Griffiths of Manchester - circa 1850 Italian Flags As with most aspects ofOriginal 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 These very large bore pistols were originally made for close range use in a Howdah, which is the box compartment that sat on the back of an Elephant and used in tiger hunts throughout India and Nepal.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