Pedersoli's Howdah 45/410 is a double triggered, breech loading, extractor pistol reproduction. The main difference is that Pedersolis Howdah 45/410 is chambered in 45 Colt, having 10.25 inch, 6-groove rifled barrels with a 1:48 right hand twist and equipped with lengthened chambers to support use of 3 inch .410 shotshells. The pistol is furnished with a ramp front sight and folding rear leaf sight. The rear grip fits snugly in the hand allowing easily controlled use. The Alaskan Variant of the Howdah 45/410 has been hard chromed with rubber overmold wood to resist the elements.