Howdah Pistol - Double-Barrel Pin-Fire

[dttuner]

I'm pretty sure he will confirm that it is a Belgian gun, my spangled AC and proof markings information comes out off his book.
Maybe he can give some more information about the maker by looking at the style of the d.b. pistol.

So, unfortunately, the guy is not the most pleasant individual.
Basically 4-5 emails back-n-forth, filled with him using lots of exclamation points, and repeatedly trying to get me to buy his book. Considering all the emails written, he could have wrote me a one-liner including some helpful information.
I even quoted all the findings you guys put together in this thread, to try and make him understand I was looking for confirmation, or additional detail.
Disappointing.

[dttuner]

So, unfortunately, the guy is not the most pleasant individual.
Basically 4-5 emails back-n-forth, filled with him using lots of exclamation points, and repeatedly trying to get me to buy his book. Considering all the emails written, he could have wrote me a one-liner including some helpful information.
I even quoted all the findings you guys put together in this thread, to try and make him understand I was looking for confirmation, or additional detail.
Disappointing.

Oh yeah, and his book is $30, but he wants to charge $45 for shipping...

[browningautorifle]

Can you not find the book on line somewhere?

[UNPROFOR1994]

Well, it is what it is and it isn't what it isn't. I've shared all the information I can give you. In my opinon it is not a Howdah pistol but a Belgian d.b. pistol (the poor man's revolver) with all the correct Belgian proof and inspector marks, made by one of the many anonymous gun makers (no makers mark on the gun) in the Liëge area at the end of the 19th or the beginning of the 20th century. Originally it was chambered in one of the popular pre W.W.I 11mm/.44 calibers of the time.
If you try shooting it, take pictures or make a video and share them with us please. Be careful and don't blow it up!

[dttuner]

Well, it is what it is and it isn't what it isn't. I've shared all the information I can give you. In my opinon it is not a Howdah pistol but a Belgian d.b. pistol (the poor man's revolver) with all the correct Belgian proof and inspector marks, made by one of the many anonymous gun makers (no makers mark on the gun) in the Liëge area at the end of the 19th or the beginning of the 20th century. Originally it was chambered in one of the popular pre W.W.I 11mm/.44 calibers of the time.
If you try shooting it, take pictures or make a video and share them with us please. Be careful and don't blow it up!

Truth is, the only way I would shoot this thing is after many years of experience reloading, or with the step-by-step assistance from someone as knowledgable about reloading as you folks are. For now, she will remain a family treasure / wall hanger.

[UNPROFOR1994]

she will remain a family treasure / wall hanger.

I'm sure she will make a great conversation piece when you have visitors and they see this d.b. pistol hanging on the wall. If only she could talk...

[UNPROFOR1994]

@dttuner: I've been looking into these d.b. pistols. It seems that most of them are marked under the grips. Did you ever remove them? Are there any markings?

[browningautorifle]

Seems he was last on in March...maybe gone now.

[dttuner]

Sorry for taking so long to respond. Kinda forgot about this thread, and stopped perusing milsurps for awhile.

Tomorrow, if I have time and remember, I'll remove the grips to look for markings.

[dttuner]

Definitely found some markings underneath the grips.