A double-barrel Howdah pistol W. Powell & Son, Great Britain, circa 1850 Cal. circa 16 mm Perc, without S/N. Side-by-side Damascus twist barrels, length ", smooth bores. Total length cm. Bead front sight. Double trigger. On barrel rib signed "W. POWELL & SON". Back action percussion locks with finely cut tendril engravings. Engraved tangs and patent breechblocks. Lock plates lightly colour case-hardened and also with finely cut tendril engravings, signed "POWELL". Walnut full stock with attached iron ramrod. Back strap with blank monogram, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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