A First Look At The Pedersoli Howdah Alaskan .45 Colt/.410

Published on April 20, 2020
Duration: 2:18

This review provides a first look at the Pedersoli Howdah Alaskan, a unique pistol chambered in .45 Colt/.410. The video covers its historical inspiration, technical specifications, and practical shooting impressions with both .45 Colt and .410 ammunition at 15 yards. The presenter, an experienced firearm enthusiast, discusses its classification as a pistol due to its rifled barrel and compares its aesthetic to historical firearms.

Quick Summary

The Pedersoli Howdah Alaskan is a unique pistol chambered in .45 Colt/.410, inspired by historical Howdah pistols. It features a 10.25-inch rifled barrel, making it legally classified as a pistol. Shooting tests at 15 yards showed .45 Colt rounds printing high and .410 shotshells producing a wide pattern.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction and Product Tease
  2. 00:18Product Overview and History
  3. 00:53Features and Legal Status
  4. 01:17.45 Colt Shooting Impressions
  5. 01:42.410 Shotgun Shooting Impressions
  6. 02:02Conclusion and Farewell

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of the Pedersoli Howdah Alaskan .45 Colt/.410?

The Pedersoli Howdah Alaskan features a 10.25-inch barrel, an overall length of 17.25 inches, and weighs 4 pounds. It is chambered for .45 Colt and .410 shotshells and has a rifling twist rate of 1:48. The construction is hard-chromed steel.

How is the Pedersoli Howdah Alaskan classified legally?

Due to its rifled barrel, the Pedersoli Howdah Alaskan is classified as a pistol by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF). This classification prevents it from being regulated as a short-barreled shotgun (SBS).

What was the historical inspiration for the Howdah pistol design?

The Howdah pistol design is inspired by historical British Howdah pistols used in India. These large-caliber firearms were typically employed for defense against dangerous game, such as tigers, while hunting from the back of an elephant.

What were the shooting impressions of the Pedersoli Howdah Alaskan?

During shooting tests at 15 yards, the .45 Colt loads tended to print slightly high. The .410 shotshells produced a wide pattern spread, suggesting potential utility beyond initial expectations.

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