The Pistolet modèle 1733 was a

flintlock Flintlock is a general term for any firearm that uses a flint-striking lock (firearm), ignition mechanism, the first of which appeared in Western Europe in the early 16th century. The term may also apply to a particular form of the mechanism its ...

cavalry pistol, in service in French units from 1733. The modèle 1733 was a standardisation effort under Louis XV, inspired by the pistols used from 1731 by the

Garde du Corps A ''Garde du Corps'' (French for lifeguard) is a military unit, formed of guards. A ''Garde du Corps'' was first established in France in 1445. From the 17th century onwards, the term was used in several German states and also, for example, in th ...

. Several iterations of the pistol occurred, up to the Modèle 1763.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Pistolet modele 1733 Firearms of France Single-shot pistols Black-powder pistols