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Mr. Khan's statement is being misinterpreted. He is not implying that present AYA gun quality is "questionable". His use of "now" is not what readers are thinking.
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I have a Model No. 1 12 bore made in 1969. At that time they were trying hard to get into the English market with competitive guns of good quality. I feel that the late 60's and early 70's was a good time for quality. Certainly with what they sent here. Lagopus…..
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I have a Model 4A boxlock ejector built in 1981, been very happy with the gun. Removed the ejector springs as I prefer extractor guns and this one was a bit hard to close with the springs in. Other than that it fits me well. Overall very happy. Got other guns I would let go long before letting the AYA go.
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I have owned several AYA side by sides over the years. No high grade guns though. I do remember back in the 80's when the Spanish gun trade was in a bad way a group joined forces under the name, Diarm, I beleive that is correct. I think quality suffered during that period. The newer guns are very nice and dependable and I read the #1 imported selling gun in the UK. I would love to have a #1 or a Model 56 AYA.
Mike Proctor
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max Is your Sears AYA a J.C. Higgins Model 100 ? Mike
USAF RET 1971-95
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Sidelock
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I have a 4/53 12 gauge that I ordered new in 1998. This gun has fired well over 10,000 rounds without a bit of trouble. Most of these shots have been light 7/8 ounce target loads but it is still as tight as it was when it was at 500 rounds.
Matt aka Iowa_303
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I think most Spanish guns need to be judged individually. I have had Aya 53 with no flaws at all, Garbi 103 A special with great wood but rather flat engraving and the inletting on the forearm was fair. Grulla 209 which was perfect in every way, Aya #2 which is excellent other than the forearm inletting again not perfect. I have a pair of Arietta's that are high grade and perfect.
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I have a 1968 AyA No. 2, 20 gauge, excellent metal fit and engraving, plain vanilla wood.
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I have no experience with AyA, so no comment. However, I would like to add some to the following comment.
"Well, save those VERY few that truly do make only Best guns."
Boss claimed "best guns only." Their less-than-best were branded with their shop manager's name, John Roberts, I believe. With the foregoing possible exception, all other makers supplied whatever the customer was willing to pay for. Few makers had all the talent needed for a best gun within their in-workers at any one time. Most of the time some of the work was done by contract out-workers. The men capable of best work were well known within the trade. Any brand could get out a best work gun via the trade. The trick was getting the order. It should be no surprise to to find an obscure brand on a best work gun. Value due to brand? Brand Value 1 (BV1) @ $8X, BV2 @ $6X, BV3 @ $4X, BV4 @ $2X, and BV5 @ $1X; the foregoing for five guns of equal original quality work and in the same current condition.
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Their less-than-best were branded with their shop manager's name, John Roberts, I believe.
I believe it was 'Robert son" He acquired the company when Thomas Boss died in 1891. Prior to that, Robertson was a gunmaker who worked for others (including Boss)
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