Roy - Thanks for the story. Very cool.
Treblig - if the gun was made in France or Belgium, it would probably have Euro proof marks on it. Maybe not, though. I think the proof laws were a bit more flexible in the 19th century.
The sling swivels make me think this gun was retailed in Europe, not in England. So why would a French gun, sold in Europe, have just British marks on it? If it was made in Europe and then sent to the UK, it would still have Euro marks on it.
Mal- thanks for your insights. Always appreciated. I'm checking into the Purdey connection.
Anyone know anything else?
The owner of the hammergun told me that there is a book out there about best-quality French guns. The book was published a number of years ago and it is in French. There is a chapter in the book about Guyots. Anyone know where I can find this book?
Thanks
OWD
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