Type 1833 Officer's Pistol

Elegant officer's pistol based on the model of the regulation pistol of 1733 for the cavalry and dragoons.
This pistol is close to the troop model adopted in 1733, from which it is inspired: same general physiognomy and same morphology, same configuration of the flat-body lock with iron basin and swan-neck hammer, same wood decorations, same brass grain serving as a front sight, same ramrod loops, same mouthpiece system, same cap, same ramrod with studded head.
It differs, however, by its more elegant counter-lock, by the thunder of the barrel and its trapezoidal breech tail, by the shape of its trigger guard and ramrod loops.
This robust pistol is very sober, but the particular work of the barrel numbered 13 and the end of the battery spring in the shape of a fleur-de-lis testify to a certain research.
This weapon is in a rare condition close to new, which is exceptional for a piece of this period. The wood has retained a very beautiful patina.