Another forum member asked me to post this as he owns a model of 1833 French Officers Pistol . Its dated 1847 and in remarkable mint condition. I have made an album in photobucket. the link follows and the password is
frenchpistol (all lower case) click the link and see 19 pictures.

Frenchpistol Photos by Haris357 | Photobucket






The lockplates are signed, "C. Maillar, Manufacture Royale de Chatellerault". Case colors are vibrant and checkering is very sharp

There is an 1847 date on the barrel.
Any help in identification or appraisal as always is greatly appreciated.

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