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AYA No2 12 gauge 28
Guns International #: 103662652 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: AYA - Aguirre y Aranzabal Shotguns - Shotguns - Spanish Double
Seller's Information
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Seller: tlcbuilder
Member Since: 6/15/14
First Name: Terry
Last Name: Cox
State: Arizona
Zip: 86305
Country: United States
Phone: (702) 249-7875
Number of Active Listings: 9
Total Number of Listings: 71
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Paypal, CC or Cash
Description:
Located in Prescott AZ
12 gauge #2 28"
Serial number is 529758, probably manufactured in 1981-1982
Great condition for 45 years old
Has ejectors
Free Shipping
No CC fees
See photos for LOP and slight Right Cast (CAST-OFF better for right handed shooter)
See last photo of large long scratch (not deep) easy fix for GOOD gunsmith
Choke **** Improved *** Modified
The AYA Nº2 (manufactured by Aguirre y Aranzabal in Eibar, Spain) is arguably the most famous and successful "affordable" luxury sidelock shotgun ever made. Since its introduction in the late 1950s, tens of thousands have been sold worldwide.
Mechanically, it is an exact clone of the famous British Holland & Holland design, built to give wingshooters a handmade, bespoke European game gun without the six-figure London price tag.
Core Specifications & Mechanics (12 Gauge)
- Action Type: True hammerless, hand-detachable 7-pin sidelock with a double locking mechanism and gas vents. It features gold-inlaid cocking indicators and an automatic safety.
- Barrel Construction: Premium chopper-lump steel barrels (a superior method where each barrel and its half-lump are forged from a single piece of steel).
- Rib Type: Classic concave English game rib.
- Chambers: Traditionally 2 ¾-inch ($70\text{mm}$) nitro-proofed chambers.
- Triggers: Double triggers, featuring an articulated front trigger that flexes forward under recoil to prevent bruising your trigger finger.
- Stock & Forend: Grade 2 English-style straight-hand oil-finished walnut stock with classic drop points and a slender, checkered splinter forend.
- Engraving: Elegant, extensive coverage of English scroll engraving.
- Weight: In a 12 gauge, it typically tips the scales at a remarkably lively and well-balanced 6.5 to 6.75 pounds (depending on wood density and barrel length).
Why the AYA Nº2 is Iconic
What separates the Nº2 from mass-produced shotguns is the concentration of traditional gunmaking techniques:
- The "Affordable Sidelock" Standard: True hand-detachable sidelocks allow you to turn a small lever on the left plate, remove the entire lock mechanism without tools, and easily clean or inspect the hand-polished internal leaf springs.
- The Custom Fit: When buying new from AYA Fine Guns, these guns are tailor-built to the buyer's exact measurements (Length of Pull, cast, drop at comb/heel).
- Variations: While the traditional model features a square bar and color case-hardened receiver, AYA also offers a Round Action variant (which shaves the edges of the receiver frame for a slimmer, more ergonomic feel in the hand) and a bright "Old Silver" finish.
Market Value & Price
The AYA Nº2 occupies a unique space where it holds its value remarkably well due to its reputation for mechanical longevity and aesthetic grace.
- Brand New: A factory-ordered standard AYA Nº2 currently retails for roughly $7,000 to $8,000 USD (or around €10,600 in Europe), with round-action bodies or upgraded AAA wood pushing prices closer to $9,000+.
- Used Market: On secondhand spaces like Guns International, a pre-owned 12-gauge AYA Nº2 in excellent condition typically commands anywhere from $2,200 to $4,500 USD, depending heavily on the manufacture date, wood condition, and stock dimensions.
Price: $2,500.00