Luxury shotgun Guyot Paris, 1870, Whitworth double barrel, "MIEUX MOURIR QUE ME TERNIR"

For Sale: Masterpiece 1870s Luxury Shotgun by N. GUYOT – Paris
Maker: N. GUYOT, 12 Rue de Ponthieu, Paris
Date: Circa 1870
Caliber: 16 Gauge
Serial Number: 32159
Barrel Maker: Sir Joseph Whitworth (fluid compressed steel)
Condition: Excellent, both mechanically and cosmetically
Provenance: Noble Commission – features gold-inlaid heraldic arms and royal motto
Type: Side-by-side, double-barrel shotgun

🏛️ A Rare Collectible of Aristocratic Heritage
Offered here is a museum-grade, handmade French shotgun by Nicolas Guyot, one of the most revered 19th-century Parisian gunmakers. This firearm is a testament to the height of European craftsmanship and noble commissioning. It is a rare find in both preservation and provenance.

🧰 Technical Highlights
Whitworth Barrels (Caliber 16): These premium barrels are signed "SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH – FLUID COMPRESSED STEEL"—among the finest ever produced...