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AYA 12 Gauge Double Barrel Skeet Shotgun
Guns International #: 100798732 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Shotguns - Skeet - AYA - Aguirre y Aranzabal Shotguns
Seller's Information
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Seller: Chuck Pitts
Member Since: 1/8/17
First Name: Charles
Last Name: Pitts
State: Alaska
Zip: 99654
Country: United States
Phone: (907) 942-0331
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 2
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: PayPal, Cashiers Check
Description:
AGUIRRE Y ARANZABAL O/U Shotgun TWO BARREL SET ONCE BELONGED TO CAROLA MANDEL ENGRAVED GOLD INLAID
This AYA double barrel set once belonged to Carola Mandel. She and her husband Leon Mandel were associated with the Chicago Field Museum and from December 19, 1940 to March 10, 1941, went on an expedition to the Galapagos Islands, located west of Ecuador, on their yacht the "Carola", named after Mrs. Mandel. Mrs. Mandel was also at one time the top female skeet shooter in the world. She had won just about every major tournament including her own state championship (over men), and in the 1954 Nationals she became the first woman ever to win a National championship when she won the 20 gauge skeet championship after a heated shoot-off with two men. History and shooting records attest to the fact that she was the first truly outstanding female shooter. She defeated the best male shots in the world in live pigeon tournaments held in the U.S., Britain, France and in Monte Carlo. She also did trick shooting in Vaudeville and circuses. Her record for the post war years was the most amazing shooting history ever compiled in that period. The barrel sets are blue and the boxlock action is satin coin. The left side of the action is engraved with flying ducks in a marsh scene and the right side with pheasants in a wooded scene. The remainder of the action, the trigger guard, break lever and rear edges of the top barrel are engraved with a fine floral scroll pattern. In addition, the bottom of the receiver is marked in gold inlay "CAROLA MANDEL", the top of the break lever has a gold inlaid "AYA" logo and the breech end of the matte ribs have a gold inlaid "1" and "2" respectively. Both barrels sets are 12 gauge with front and mid bead sights. Number 1 is 27 1/2 inches, chambered 3 inch, choked full/improved cylinder with ejectors and number two is 29 3/4 inches, chambered 3 inch, choked full/extra full with ejectors. Both sets have the standard barrel markings. Tang safety, Kersten cross bolt and single selective trigger. Fancy checkered three piece forearm (one lower) and pistol grip stock with a carved horn grip cap and vented Pachmayr recoil pad with spacers length of pull is 13 3/8 inches. Complete in a brown leather bound hard case with metal corner protectors, a single locking latch and two leather straps. One of the straps has about half remaining and is in the case. The outside of the lid has an affixed oval plaque which is engraved "CM". There are a few old luggage stickers on the outside. Shotgun measurements are: Bore diameter at 9" from breech .728 R/L; Wall thickness at 9" from breech .050 R/L; Drop at comb 1 1/2 inches; Drop at heel 1 3/8 inches; 0 cast; 1/8 inch toe in; Overall weight 7 Lbs 12.4 Oz.
Excellent. The barrel sets retain 98% original finish with wear limited to under the forearm. The trigger guard retains all of the blue finish. The receiver retains virtually all of the coin finish. The wood is excellent with only a few light pressure dents and handling marks. The engraving and markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The case is good with some heavy edge wear on the lid. The lining is very good with a couple of worn holes and some light stains. A leather luggage tag with Mrs. Leon Mandel's name, address and old Chicago type phone number remains on the case strap.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: AYA
Caliber Info: 12 gauge
Bore: 9" from breach
Chambers: 3 inch
Ejectors: Choked full/ extra full
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrels: Excellent
Barrel Type: Double
Action: Sidelock
Triggers: Miller single selective trigger
Gauge Info: 12
Stock: Pistol grip stock with a carved horn grip cap and vented Pachmayr recoil pad
Stock Comb: 1 1/2 inch
Stock Heel: 1 3/8 inch
LOP: 13 3/8 inch
Rib: Vented
Finish: Blued
Weight: 7 lbs. 12.4 oz
Manufacture Date: 1960's
Chokes: Number 1 is 27 1/2 inches long. Number 2 is 29 3/4 inches long.
Engraving: Wood and metal
Case: Oaken leather
Item Location: Alaska