I was never able to turn up any reliable information on Gyot,s gunmaking business.My research failed to find any reference to Gyot in records published on the History of the London gun trade 1850-1920. I formed the opinion that the gun was made in Paris. As I understand french proof regulations, Proof marking of Guns was not mandatory in the 19th; century.Gyot was clearly attempting to increase sales & prestige, through success in U.K. gun trials.To make a sale in the U.K.at this time,it would have been mandatory to have the gun proof tested prior to any sale.This could well be the reason for the London proof marks.
In addition, I have seen Guns bearing the name Gyot,with Belgian proof marks . The quality of these guns was inferior to the gun previously in my possession.
Last edited by Roy Hebbes; 04/16/09 06:15 PM.
