I was fitted and purchased a 16 gauge #2 in 2013 through field sport. Love it. With over 16000 rounds thru it only repairs are 1 broken main spring and I ejector.
I bought a No.2 secondhand last year. Made in 2003, it has barely been shot and is very tight on the action. It’s one of my favourite shotguns in my collection. The other being a Browning.
A buddy of mine bought one in Vegas for $1500 back in maybe 2015 at Bass Pro’s fine gun room (Cabelas?) ans he had the Kings tour. Anyways, I went down there a year later and asked for the same manager and got treated like shit. I had the money to spend and they blew me off. Meanwhile, my buddy had enjoyed an amazing shotgun alm these years and I always felt put off. I’d still buy one but it’d be a hurdle. My loss.
awesome guns. I just wish the "affordable" good quality new SXS wasnt 6-7k:) its still out of reach all but the elite or a single man who is obsessed:). Hand made guns cost what they cost - so its hard to criticize....just wish a company like Ruger or Winchester could make an elegant good quality field grade SXS for say $1700.
@@union310 you must be in the UK. The US did not get a lot of imports of fine British and Spanish guns...maybe a few early field grade AYA's imported by Sears Roebuck and the like that are crude in comparison... but from what I can see something like a used #2 in good condition will be 3k and up here.
@@union310 my nice double is a webley and scott 700 1957 serial number. 26" barrels. Found it for $1,900. Its in exceptional condition so I felt happy to find it given what is available here.
With the greatest respect to AYA (I own one) it isn't 70% of a Holland and Holland ...believe me, and if you think it is then you have never fired one.
A prominent UK expert on British shotguns wrote that Spanish sidelocks make him feel physically sick. Maybe a little strong as they have their place and are solid reliable things, but as you say, they will never be the real thing. I still have my #3 20 bore, my 15th birthday present, bought SH, and which I thought was the bees knees.
de fuera vendran ,.... que tus armas compraran, a ver si despiertan los cazadores Españoles tenemos lo mejor y no le damos aprecio, todo el campo llenito de gente con automaticas italianas tenemos jamon y prefieren comer choper, vamos no me jodas....
I know I'm going to get flak over this, but the guns aren't "AYA". They should be referred to as "A and A". The Y in the name is the Spanish for "and", and strangely enough is pronounced "E". Just sayin'.
I bought a No.2 secondhand last year. Made in 2003, it has barely been shot and is very tight on the action. It’s one of my favourite shotguns in my collection. The other being a Browning.
I was fitted and purchased a 16 gauge #2 in 2013 through field sport. Love it. With over 16000 rounds thru it only repairs are 1 broken main spring and I ejector.
I bought a No.2 secondhand last year. Made in 2003, it has barely been shot and is very tight on the action. It’s one of my favourite shotguns in my collection. The other being a Browning.
this music makes me to hug that shotgun and cry.
I have a No. 2 , 12 gage since last summer. Worth every euro. I recommend a wood upgrade and bespoke measurements.
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Beautiful..
Fantastic review.
Thanks
A buddy of mine bought one in Vegas for $1500 back in maybe 2015 at Bass Pro’s fine gun room (Cabelas?) ans he had the Kings tour.
Anyways, I went down there a year later and asked for the same manager and got treated like shit. I had the money to spend and they blew me off.
Meanwhile, my buddy had enjoyed an amazing shotgun alm these years and I always felt put off. I’d still buy one but it’d be a hurdle. My loss.
Hey that's Minute Man Sportsmanship Club sporting clays course
Very nice review. Very tasteful.
A new AyA no.2 is around $ 9500.00 now in 2023. Like everything else the purchasing value of the dollar isn't what it was just a few years back.
Seems like some of your videos may be private. Not sure if meant to be. Specifically the full himalayan snowcock video.
Do you know if AYA shotguns can be ordered with a single selective trigger?
AYA is effectively out of business.
awesome guns. I just wish the "affordable" good quality new SXS wasnt 6-7k:) its still out of reach all but the elite or a single man who is obsessed:). Hand made guns cost what they cost - so its hard to criticize....just wish a company like Ruger or Winchester could make an elegant good quality field grade SXS for say $1700.
John , buy a second hand gun .
@@union310 you must be in the UK. The US did not get a lot of imports of fine British and Spanish guns...maybe a few early field grade AYA's imported by Sears Roebuck and the like that are crude in comparison... but from what I can see something like a used #2 in good condition will be 3k and up here.
@@johngoodell2775 Why not go for a boxlock ? Yes to the UK , Cumbria.
@@union310 my nice double is a webley and scott 700 1957 serial number. 26" barrels. Found it for $1,900. Its in exceptional condition so I felt happy to find it given what is available here.
@@johngoodell2775 Lovely gun , shot a few of them
I like your shooting gloves...what are they?
Bravo
Ese modelo no tiene el triple cierre tipo Purdey
With the greatest respect to AYA (I own one) it isn't 70% of a Holland and Holland ...believe me, and if you think it is then you have never fired one.
A prominent UK expert on British shotguns wrote that Spanish sidelocks make him feel physically sick. Maybe a little strong as they have their place and are solid reliable things, but as you say, they will never be the real thing. I still have my #3 20 bore, my 15th birthday present, bought SH, and which I thought was the bees knees.
Nomber one gun a y a Astra ispan
de fuera vendran ,.... que tus armas compraran, a ver si despiertan los cazadores Españoles tenemos lo mejor y no le damos aprecio, todo el campo llenito de gente con automaticas italianas tenemos jamon y prefieren comer choper, vamos no me jodas....
I know I'm going to get flak over this, but the guns aren't "AYA". They should be referred to as "A and A". The Y in the name is the Spanish for "and", and strangely enough is pronounced "E". Just sayin'.
But Americans are unable to speak English let alone Spanish.
@@union310 Unfortunately there's more than an element of truth in that.
And, yet, many seem to be able to handle Abbiatico e Salvinelli.
güzel tüfek deyil
I bought a No.2 secondhand last year. Made in 2003, it has barely been shot and is very tight on the action. It’s one of my favourite shotguns in my collection. The other being a Browning.