Davide Pedersoli Howdah Hunter 20 Gauge Percussion SxS Pistol - 11.25 in Barrels, Black Powder Only, Made in Italy
This Italian-made Davide Pedersoli Howdah Hunter is a 20-gauge, percussion, side-by-side pistol built for black powder only. It features dual external hammers, double triggers, and 11.25 in smoothbore barrels, paired with a checkered European walnut three-quarter stock and steel buttcap. Color case-hardened lockplates, guard, and tang show light scroll engraving. It is C.I.P. 'PN' black-powder proofed, offers a 2-shot capacity, and measures approximately 18 in overall at about 5 lb.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: The action locks up tight with crisp, secure hammer engagements. The case-hardened locks retain strong color, while the bright in-the-white/polished steel barrels exhibit an even satin finish, with light handling scuffs present. The walnut stock shows honest field dings. The smoothbore barrels exhibit mild, visible powder and plastic wad fouling that should partially improve with a thorough deep cleaning using aggressive solvents.
What’s Included
- Pedersoli factory cardboard box
The Howdah Hunter configuration delivers two 11.25 in side-by-side smoothbore barrels in 20 gauge, fired via external hammers and individual double triggers. A brass bead front sight provides a simple, fast reference, and there is no separate rear sight. Capacity is two shots, with an approximate overall length of 18 in and a weight of about 5 lb.
Stocked in European walnut with fine checkering and an oil-finished three-quarter profile, this pistol includes a steel buttcap for durability. The lockplates, trigger guard, and tang are color case-hardened and accented by light scroll engraving, while the barrels are bright in-the-white (polished steel). Markings include 'BLACK POWDER ONLY' (use Blackpowder 20 Ga only).
This percussion muzzleloader is intended for No. 11 percussion caps and uses 1/4x28 percussion cone threads. It is a modern reproduction built by Davide Pedersoli with materials and fit appropriate to the pattern while remaining faithful to the traditional form.
Made in Italy and C.I.P. 'PN' black-powder proofed, this Howdah Hunter reflects Pedersoli’s Italian manufacture standards and proof compliance. It is a straightforward, robust SxS black-powder pistol with practical features and classic styling.