Davide Pedersoli Howdah Hunter .50 Cal Percussion Side-by-Side Pistol, 11.25 in Rifled Barrels, Factory Engraved, Coin-Finished Engraved Locks (Italy, 2021 Proof)
This Davide Pedersoli Howdah Hunter is a modern Italian reproduction black powder pistol with rifled, side-by-side .50 caliber barrels and an 11.25 inch length. It stands out for its factory game-scene and scroll engraving, bright/coin-finished engraved lockplates, and in-the-white steel barrel finish. C.I.P. black-powder 'PN' proofs and the Italian '21' date code confirm 2021 proofing in Italy.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is in solid shape with scattered scratches and handling marks. There is blemishing on the exterior around the bores. The barrel exteriors show no bluing.
What's Included
- Zipper case
The Howdah Hunter configuration features twin rifled steel barrels with a hooked breech and a capacity of two shots. The percussion ignition and external hammers provide independent control of each barrel, complemented by a double-trigger layout.
Steel barrels are finished in-the-white, while the lockplates are bright/coin-finished; the trigger guard and buttcap display a color casehardened finish. The walnut stock includes checkering and wedge escutcheons, and the bag-shaped grip offers a traditional profile.
Factory embellishment includes engraved sideplates with game scenes and scrollwork, plus a decorative engraved breech rib. Sight references are straightforward: a brass bead front and a grooved rib at the rear.
Markings include the Pedersoli 'dp' logo, C.I.P. 'PN' black-powder proofs, and the Italian date code '21, confirming 2021 proofing. This is a current-production reproduction made in Italy.