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I own a Model 4/53 boxlock 28 gauge with full coverage scroll and ribbon engraving. For the price, it is a very well fit and finished gun. I'd certainly buy another were I still in the acquisition rather than disposition mode.

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How about Henry Aiken?? From Purdey's-- what was the deal on that brand?? Heard old J.P.Morgan had a pair of his 12 bores once upon a time..


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Likely you are right. I couldn't remember whether it was Roberts or Robertson. Thanks for the correction.

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Originally Posted By: Run With The Fox
How about Henry Aiken?? From Purdey's-- what was the deal on that brand?? Heard old J.P.Morgan had a pair of his 12 bores once upon a time..


It was Henry Atkin (father and son both of that name, father having been with Purdeys). Their "Spring Opener" model introduced circa 1909 was the top model and was based on the same Beesley action used by James Purdey with minor differences. Edwin and Lionel Hodges provided the gunmaking lead after younger Atkin's death.

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Older guns have a little bit softer steel but no issues all my AYA were bought in late 70 early 80s my biggest complaint is price from then to now

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Just had a few year old AYA sidelock leave the shop after reducing the angles of the locking engagements. Gun had the issue of opening with heavier loads. With light loads you could watch the lever jump to the right when firing.


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I have owned several SXS AYAs, mostly sidelocks but a few boxlocks. At least half of them didn't shoot together. I have a No 4 that placed the barrels' point of impact 10" apart at 25 yards. I couldn't figure why I missed with the back trigger until I patterned it. I've also had a few with broken parts, particularly springs. That's why used AYAs bring about 50% of their new cost. I had a plain Ugartachea 20GA that never missed a lick and brought down birds at very long ranges with IC chokes. I don't own any Spanish guns now.

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Originally Posted By: JohnfromUK
Originally Posted By: Run With The Fox
How about Henry Aiken?? From Purdey's-- what was the deal on that brand?? Heard old J.P.Morgan had a pair of his 12 bores once upon a time..


It was Henry Atkin (father and son both of that name, father having been with Purdeys). Their "Spring Opener" model introduced circa 1909 was the top model and was based on the same Beesley action used by James Purdey with minor differences. Edwin and Lionel Hodges provided the gunmaking lead after younger Atkin's death.


I seem to recall that the late English gun writer Gough Thomas shot a bespoke Atkin.

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