[ There is no smugness attached, just joy and excitement. He all but dashes to the pedestal to turn the pistol over in his hands. The feel, the weight, it all feels the same! Amazing!

But then he catches sight of Watson looking at him, and instantly, he flusters at being caught expressing himself to such a degree. He fidget with his hands and turns away as if that would hide what had just happened. ]

Yes, well. Th-This does prove that someone from my time will be able to be of use unaided once he has a little guidance.