Howdah Pistol
Pistol
DesignerVarious British gunmakers
Design Year1850
Difficulty
Hard
In-Game Hints
- -This large-bore pistol was designed as a last defense against charging tigers
- -Its name comes from the elephant-mounted platform where it was carried
- -It typically had two or four barrels and was popular in colonial India
Country of OriginClick to reveal
United Kingdom
About the Howdah Pistol
The Howdah Pistol is a pistol designed by Various British gunmakers in 1850. It is classified as a hard difficulty firearm in Gun Guesser.
In Gun Guesser, players are shown the Howdah Pistol along with its type, designer, and design year — but not its country of origin. Your challenge is to place a pin on the world map as close to its true origin as possible. The closer your guess, the higher your score.
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