Hello,

Can anyone tell me the difference in the AyA actions.

I am looking for a nice side by side shotgun.

I have seen a few AyA's in Cabelas but don't know alot about them.

Thanks Alot
ddj

i can't tell you what the differences are but i have had a 28 gauge model 4, which is the boxlock action, for over thirty years now. it is a nice shotgun and have never had any trouble with it.

AYAs are made in various grades, Sears even used to sell a low grade AYA made sxs years ago.

If your looking a AYA's look at Ugartechea also.

http://www.ugartechea.com/side-by-side-shotgun.htm

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You would need to tell us what model numbers you are looking at, before we can help you out.

The No 4's are all boxlocks, made on a design modelled after a Westley Richards boxlock, but slightly simplified.

The No 1 (highest grade), No 2, No 53 and No 56 are all H&H-pattern sidelocks. Some even have hand-detachable locks with the characteristic H&H-style lever on the lock.

The 53 and 56 are made for live-pigeon shooting with a raised rib, sideclips and heavier actions.

The XXV is a Churchill-style gun with 25-inch barrels and Churchill rib. You can get it in either boxlock or sidelock version.

Hope this helps!

That helps.

I bird hunt alot here in Iowa and have started to look for a nicer shotgun. I don't know what I'm looking for yet, just trying to get some information.

If anyone has any recommendations it would be helpful.

I'm thinking a 16 gauge side by side for $3000ish??????

ddj

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Originally posted by trouthunterdj:


I'm thinking a 16 gauge side by side for $3000ish??????

ddj

Ok,now we have established that you are a man of taste. You could look at guntrader.co.uk for a nice English 16 bore.

Sir,

When I was in the "thinking" stage where you seem to be, I picked up a copy of Terry Weiland's book "Spanish Best". A lot of wonderful history and very informative (although a bit dated now perhaps). Stunning photography and a chance to compare and contrast engraving styles, etc.

That one book cost me a pile of money...and I couldn't be happier!

Mark

trouthunterdj

Save yourself some cash and look at the Ugartechea. I started out looking at the aYA's 4/53, ended up buying a used 28 ga. Ugartechea for $900. It is a great shooting and handling gun and weighs just a touch over 5 pounds with 27 in. barrels. The last couple of years I have shot a limit every day even on SD pheasants in December with the 28 ga.