Videos tagged with Howdah Pistol

This video explores the historical 'howdah' pistol, a large-bore, double-barreled firearm designed for Indian hunters to defend themselves against tigers while on elephant back at the turn of the century. The description highlights its significant recoil and provides links to the NRA Museums and the NRA for further information and Second Amendment advocacy.

This video showcases a rare Japanese 3-barrel palanquin swivel-breech pistol, a unique self-defense firearm from the Edo period. Resembling a tanegashima musket in design but built for personal protection, it features three smoothbore barrels, each with its own sights and priming pan. The pistol is estimated to be around .40 caliber and its exact manufacturing date is difficult to pinpoint due to the slow evolution of Japanese firearm design between the 1600s and 1800s. The video also links to resources for more firearms history content.

This "American Rifleman Television" segment of "I Have This Old Gun" explores the history and function of the Howdah pistol. Designed for 19th-century tiger hunters in India who needed to defend themselves from the very animals they were hunting, often from atop an elephant, the Howdah pistol represents a unique intersection of hunting and self-defense needs. The video features NRA Museums Director Phil Schreier discussing the necessity that drove its invention and includes footage of the Howdah pistol in action on the range. It also directs viewers to American Rifleman's website for complete episodes and provides tune-in information for new episodes on the Outdoor Channel.

This video features Hickok45 reviewing and shooting the Pedersoli Classic Side-by-Side Black Powder Shotgun. The description also includes links to related videos, including one featuring a Howdah pistol and another with Howdah barrels, suggesting a comparative or thematic exploration of these types of firearms. The video emphasizes firearms safety and responsible gun ownership, filmed on a private range by trained professionals for educational and entertainment purposes.

This video features a review and range test of the Pedersoli Howdah Pistol chambered in .45 / .410. The creator discusses the firearm and demonstrates its capabilities. A link to a separate video on the 20-gauge version is also provided, indicating a comparative or series-based approach. The content emphasizes responsible gun ownership and safe firearm handling, filmed on private property by trained professionals.

This video explores the intricate craftsmanship of Charles Lancaster, a renowned London gunsmith, focusing on his distinctive 2- and 4-barrel Howdah pistols. These firearms were favored by British military officers, explorers, and big-game hunters as backup weapons across the British Empire. The video highlights three specific examples chambered in .380, .476, and .577 centerfire cartridges, showcasing the high quality of Victorian-era British gunmaking.