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Traditional Firearms => Caplock Pistols => Topic started by: Steven Goselin on October 23, 2015, 11:55:09 AM

Title: New (to me) Pedersoli Howdah
Post by: Steven Goselin on October 23, 2015, 11:55:09 AM

I just bought this used. Pedersoli Howdah pistol, 20 gauge. All guns are fun to shoot, but this one is REALLY fun. What a hoot! I have had it at the range twice now. At 35 feet I can keep my shots within about 7 - 8". I load 50 grains of 3F with a .010 patched .610 round ball. I confess that I did load up with 100 grains once. I just could not resist. Wow, big bang indeed. Now to try some various shot or buck and ball loads.


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Title: Re: New (to me) Pedersoli Howdah
Post by: Riley/MN on October 23, 2015, 01:07:04 PM

I picked one up just before bear season to use as a sidearm, but have not been able to fire mine yet. Mine is not the Pedersoli, but the one sold my Middlesex Trading Co. It has some weird-sized nipples, which I am thinking I will file down to fit a #11 cap...

Title: Re: New (to me) Pedersoli Howdah
Post by: ehvhram on November 11, 2015, 09:45:31 AM

This is on my want list.

Title: Re: New (to me) Pedersoli Howdah
Post by: Coon Creek on November 11, 2015, 05:50:02 PM

Goose, could you share the barrel length on your Howdah?  I have a piece of 20ga octagon I'm considering making into a single barrel duck stomper, Ha! George.

Title: Re: New (to me) Pedersoli Howdah
Post by: shibbershabber on December 24, 2015, 02:02:01 PM

Quote from: "Riley/MN"

I picked one up just before bear season to use as a sidearm, but have not been able to fire mine yet. Mine is not the Pedersoli, but the one sold my Middlesex Trading Co. It has some weird-sized nipples, which I am thinking I will file down to fit a #11 cap...

Have you taken this out yet?
I've been eyeing one of those myself considering the lack of decently priced used Howdahs.

Title: Re: New (to me) Pedersoli Howdah
Post by: No Deer on December 25, 2015, 08:20:38 AM

Try some trap shooting for a real hoot!  I have a single barrel 20 ga. and we tried it at my club.  3 of us actually managed to hit a bird!!!

Title: Re: New (to me) Pedersoli Howdah
Post by: Riley/MN on December 25, 2015, 10:44:51 AM

Quote from: "shibbershabber"

Quote from: "Riley/MN"

I picked one up just before bear season to use as a sidearm, but have not been able to fire mine yet. Mine is not the Pedersoli, but the one sold my Middlesex Trading Co. It has some weird-sized nipples, which I am thinking I will file down to fit a #11 cap...

Have you taken this out yet?
I've been eyeing one of those myself considering the lack of decently priced used Howdahs.

I have not. Mainly due to the weird nipples...

Title: Re: New (to me) Pedersoli Howdah
Post by: snake eyes on December 25, 2015, 04:37:10 PM

Riley,
        Could you show or explain what you mean by weird. Nipples seems one problem
not that difficult to resolve. Having said that I have not seen your type gun up close. :shake [/color]

Title: Re: New (to me) Pedersoli Howdah
Post by: shibbershabber on December 25, 2015, 04:38:13 PM

Are they for musket caps?