Taylors & Company 210248 Alaskan Howdah | 45 Colt/410

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Taylors and Company.
• The model/part number is 210248.
• The action is Single Action.
• The firearm is chambered for 45 Colt (Long Colt) and is also described as accommodating .410 gauge (3″ shells) in the product text.
• The barrel description is an Octagon profile.
• The barrel length is 10.25″.
• The overall length measures 16.63″.
• The firearm is a two-shot design with double triggers to select each barrel.
• The finish is Matte Chrome.
• The frame material is listed as Steel with a matte chrome finish.
• The grip/stock is described as walnut with a black rubberized coating and also referenced as a black rubber grip.
• The sights are a brass bead front and a flip-up rear.
• The design includes a tang safety and manual shell extractors.
• The rate of twist is listed as 1:35″ RH.
• The UPC is 810012511087.

The Taylors and Company 210248 Alaskan Howdah reproduces the early 20th-century Howdah Pistol with a two-barrel single-action layout and double-trigger selection. It pairs a rifled chamber for .45 Colt with a secondary barrel accommodating .410 gauge (3″ shells) per the product text, finished in matte chrome with an octagon barrel and black-coated walnut grip. For optics, a compact red-dot such as the Holosun 507C is a practical, low-profile choice that maintains sight picture and quick target acquisition while remaining within common pistol sighting setups.

Typical applications include backcountry or wilderness carry where a compact multi-purpose tool is desired and participation in historical reenactment or period-accurate collections. The Alaskan Howdah’s compact footprint and two-shot configuration make it a distinctive option for enthusiasts who want a historically rooted, mechanically straightforward piece.

Craftsmanship and traditional operation are central to this pistol’s appeal: the exposed hammers cock when the action is opened, the barrels and forend disassemble like a classic side-by-side, and the double-trigger layout gives direct mechanical control over each barrel. Built with materials and finishes that reflect its reproduction intent, it provides collectors and practical shooters a robust, compact two-shot platform with period styling.

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