AYA mod 53 hvy duty 12 ga, gold washed 7 pin detachable locks, Purdey 3rd byte, side clips, deep full-coverage eng,1957 quality-98%, BT, strt grp
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Category: AYA - Aguirre y Aranzabal Shotguns - Shotguns - European Double

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Seller: J B Ashley
Member Since: 1/10/09
State: Georgia
Zip: 30152
Country: United States
Phone: (678) 860-8069
Number of Active Listings: 3
Total Number of Listings: 67
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
I will ship a single gun for a flat $50 east of Mississippi river, for $65 if further west; for pairs or multiple barrel sets add $25 and if cased, add $25 please.
Payment Types Accepted: bank wire or ACH easiest and fastest, certified funds, personal check

About Us: Global wingshooter, shooter of all clays disciplines, fine shotgun collector and researcher, antique and modern - English Best, Winchester m21, Superposed (Browning and FN Herstal) and Perazzi expert.


Description:
REDUCED-This elegant 1957 model 53 12 bore was designed for lots of shooting however this one has not seen much at all. It is very tight and in perfect mechanical order. Deep Engraving is 100% coverage and absolutely superb as is the very fine checkering. 
I used it for pigeons in South America several times and is ideal for pigeon, dove, pheasant or duck. Special high nickel steel, Chrome lined bores, gold-plated, hand-detachable H & H style 7 pins locks, Purdey style 3rd bite and side clips, articulated front trigger. And yet a managable 7 pds 6 oz. The 28 inch barrels have 2 3/4 in chambers and lots of thickness with 12 pts choke in right (lite mod) and 22 points choke in left (lite IM). It has an elegant semi-beavertail forearm and 14 1/2 inch LOP to pad including a 1/4 " spacer (which can be removed and the pad refitted easily if so desired). Balances very well and has been meticulously cared for and was gone through by Jack Rowe in 2011 or so. Other than a couple of rounds of clays (one in 2025) It has not been shot at game in over 10 years when I stopped going to South America. Non- automatic safety.
To replace this gun of this quality today would be well over $60K.

Price: $3,975.00

Curio/Relic: Yes
Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: AYA
Model: 53
Serial Number: 100647
Barrel Length: 27.75 in
Chambers: 2 3/4
Ejectors: Y
Condition: exc
Metal Condition: 99%
Wood Condition: 97%, handling marks only
Bore Condition: perfect
Barrels: High chromium/nickel steel
Barrel Type: SxS chopper lump
Action: Sidelock ejector
Triggers: double, front articulated
Stock: Euro walnut
Stock Dimensions:
14 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 2 1/8
Stock Cast: 1/4 off at heel
Fore End: semi- beavertail
Butt Pad: rubber
Rib: game style hand matted
Weight: 7 pds 6 oz
Manufacture Date: 1957
Choke Left: 22 pts
Choke Right: 12 pts
Engraving: Deep hand engraved full coverage vines and scroll. 53 patters
Extras: side clips, 3rd bite, beavertail
Case: no