Jul 17, 2019 #1 gunman42782 Hunter Joined Jan 4, 2004 Messages 3,394 Location KY https://americanhandgunner.com/handguns/the-hower-12-shot-357-50/ Now here is something you don't see everyday!
https://americanhandgunner.com/handguns/the-hower-12-shot-357-50/ Now here is something you don't see everyday!
Jul 17, 2019 #2 Fox Mike Hawkeye Supporting Member Joined Nov 17, 2009 Messages 11,993 Location Webster, MD. That is a really great looking gun but, 11.1 pounds is a bit much. Doubt that there is much 'felt recoil' though.
That is a really great looking gun but, 11.1 pounds is a bit much. Doubt that there is much 'felt recoil' though.
Jul 17, 2019 #3 M Mus408 Hunter Joined Apr 30, 2011 Messages 2,339 Location Va. Amazing craftsmanship!
Jul 17, 2019 #4 P powder smoke Hawkeye Supporting Member Joined Aug 16, 2005 Messages 9,250 Location Milo Maine I thought it was ugly as sin! Just not my cup of tea I guess. ps
Jul 17, 2019 #5 mjh Single-Sixer Joined Apr 12, 2007 Messages 173 Location Minnesota WOW, heavy.....but if 12 .357 wont' do what you need doing at least yea got a .50 back up........some craftsmanship for sure!
WOW, heavy.....but if 12 .357 wont' do what you need doing at least yea got a .50 back up........some craftsmanship for sure!
Jul 18, 2019 #6 H Hondo44 Hawkeye Joined Apr 3, 2009 Messages 8,061 Location People's Republik of California Very interesting! A marvel of ingenuity. I have a single shot 1500 magnum break top: S&W Model 209-277 37 MM flare gun. I can hit the sky at any distance.
Very interesting! A marvel of ingenuity. I have a single shot 1500 magnum break top: S&W Model 209-277 37 MM flare gun. I can hit the sky at any distance.
Jul 18, 2019 #7 A Ale-8(1) Hawkeye Supporting Member Joined Oct 24, 2007 Messages 11,688 Location Kentucky mjh said: WOW, heavy.....but if 12 .357 wont' do what you need doing at least yea got a .50 back up........some craftsmanship for sure! Click to expand... Yeah, .357 MAXIMUM, at that! What a piece of work!! :shock: :mrgreen: :shock:
mjh said: WOW, heavy.....but if 12 .357 wont' do what you need doing at least yea got a .50 back up........some craftsmanship for sure! Click to expand... Yeah, .357 MAXIMUM, at that! What a piece of work!! :shock: :mrgreen: :shock:
Jul 18, 2019 #8 gramps Hawkeye Supporting Member Joined Oct 26, 2006 Messages 9,836 Location Woodbury, Tn Mr Hower had Magnumitis? Cool gun! Maybe crew served? gramps
Jul 19, 2019 #9 Bob Wright Hawkeye Joined Jun 24, 2004 Messages 7,786 Location Memphis, TN USA Ranks right up there with the double barreled .45 Auto pistol, and the double barreled bolt action rifle! Bob Wright
Ranks right up there with the double barreled .45 Auto pistol, and the double barreled bolt action rifle! Bob Wright
Jul 19, 2019 #10 A Ale-8(1) Hawkeye Supporting Member Joined Oct 24, 2007 Messages 11,688 Location Kentucky I think it's a very clever bit of gunsmithing. Whether the style appeals to one or not is a personal matter. JMHO :mrgreen:
I think it's a very clever bit of gunsmithing. Whether the style appeals to one or not is a personal matter. JMHO :mrgreen:
Jul 20, 2019 #11 Kevin Keith Bearcat Joined Jun 13, 2008 Messages 20 Location Fort Worth, Tex. The first thing I thought of when I saw the picture was "LeMat". Mr. Hower is a real innovator! Thanks for posting that, very interesting. ps I's shoot it.
The first thing I thought of when I saw the picture was "LeMat". Mr. Hower is a real innovator! Thanks for posting that, very interesting. ps I's shoot it.
Jul 20, 2019 #12 W win1894s Blackhawk Joined Mar 20, 2013 Messages 950 Location fairfield Calif Wow is a understatement.
Jul 23, 2019 #13 Jimbo357mag Hawkeye Joined Feb 22, 2007 Messages 10,350 Location So. Florida I'll see your 12 shots and raise you 36 shots more. :mrgreen: https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/is-the-48-shot-enouy-the-most-unusual-revolver-in-history/
I'll see your 12 shots and raise you 36 shots more. :mrgreen: https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/is-the-48-shot-enouy-the-most-unusual-revolver-in-history/