BRITISH S x S PERCUSSION HOWDAH PISTOL: 16 bore; 8” (205m/m) twist damascus barrels with f. bores, oxidation scale in both, no heavy pitting visible; grey patina to metalwork with some patchy staining & pitting, especially on barrels; back action locks with light coverage of scroll engraving; British proofs to underside of barrels & added serial no. 0687 to underside of rh barrel; platinum pressure plugs to breeches, double gold line inlay to top of breech; locks with strong sears & springs, captive ram rod; woodwork presents well, some light handling marks & bruising overall, chequering to grip is well defined; vacant square escutcheon to grip behind top tang; steel butt cap; overall in g.wo & f. to g. cond. #0687 Pre 1900 L/R