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AyA No.2 28-Gauge – 1998, 27” BARRELS, 5LBS. 12OZ., SUPERB UPLAND GUN
$9,775.00
| General Specs: AyA, 1998, 28-Gauge, 5lbs. 12oz., Chokes SK/IC, LOP 14 7/8″, DAH 2 5/8″, DAC 1 9/16″ Serial Number: 16-03-645-98
The AyA No. 2 has long been one of the most respected values in the traditional sidelock game-gun world, and this exceptionally attractive 28-gauge example shows exactly why. Built in 1998, this is a beautifully proportioned small-bore weighing only 5 lbs. 12 oz. Its English stock has a generous 14 7/8” length of pull —a particularly desirable combination for the upland hunter looking for a genuinely light 28 gauge without abbreviated stock dimensions. With its 27” barrels and balance just forward of the hinge, the gun has the lively handling qualities one hopes to find in a properly scaled small-bore sidelock. Condition is outstanding. The engraved action and sidelocks retain abundant case color with wonderfully sharp scrollwork throughout, while the barrel retains 99% factory blue. The walnut is particularly attractive for a No. 2, with rich color and figure through both stock and forend, crisp checkering, and excellent wood-to-metal fit. Mechanically, the gun is equally impressive. The action and hinge remain tight, the ejectors are properly timed, the double triggers are crisp, and the bores are mirror bright. Barrel measurements are excellent, with light SK/IC constrictions—a very useful combination for grouse, woodcock, quail and other upland shooting. Traditional in every respect that matters, with double triggers, automatic safety, ejectors, straight grip and splinter forend, this gun also displays the finer touches expected of a quality sidelock, including a beautifully rolled-edge trigger guard—a subtle but appealing detail that speaks to the level of finishing throughout the gun. What separates this gun from the many No.2s encountered on the secondary market is the combination of gauge, weight, dimensions, condition and fine detailing. At 5¾ pounds with nearly 15” of stock, excellent barrels and outstanding cosmetics add up to an appealing package. A superb little Spanish sidelock for the upland hunter. Thanks for looking, please enjoy the specifications and photographs below.
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| Barrels |
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| Barrel Length: 27″ Chokes: .005/.009 SK/IC Bores: mirror Bore Diameter: .550/.552 Wall Thickness: .030/.032 % Blue: 99% factory Chambers: 2 3/4″ Ribs: tight-bells Sights: Front silver |
| Action |
| Action: Tight-Slight Right of Center Ejectors: timed Receiver Condition: 99% factory case color Screws: superb Engraving: crisp, sharp, clear Trigger Type: double-crisp Trigger Guard Color: 99% with rolled edge |
| Stock |
| Type: straight/splinter LOP: 14 7/8″ LOP To End Of Wood: 14 7/8″ DAH: 2 5/8″ DAC: 1 9/16″ Cast: 1/4″ off Checkering Condition: excellent Butt Treatment: checkered butt; excellent |
| INQUIRIES |
| There is a 30 day mechanical warranty on long guns. If it is a “VFI Certified” gun there is a 90 day mechanical warranty. Call or email us for more details or questions. Thanks! Vintage Firearms |
| Payment and Shipping |
| Ways to Pay: Credit Card, Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, Wire Transfer (Advertised price reflects 3.5% cash discount. Actual price if paid by credit card is 3.5% higher.) Inspection Period / Return Policy: Three Days from the date the item was received. Sales Tax Collected: FL, MI, PA, TN Shipping & Insurance: Ground $180.00 within continental U.S. Additional fees for HI & AK. Item Condition: Used Requires FFL?: Yes. C&R licenses accepted for shipping C&R eligible guns |
| Other |
| Terms of Purchase: Check your local and state laws before purchasing. It is the buyer’s responsibility to confirm his/her right to own the firearm or any item before purchasing. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER FINE VINTAGE FIREARMS. View all listings and our full inventory of fine sporting and collectible arms will appear. Thanks for looking! We employ full time gunsmiths on premises and can perform alterations to suit your needs within a few weeks of purchase. Common requests are: -stock bending to suit your particular requirements -addition of any specified butt pad to increase length of pull -alteration of chokes to suit your shooting preferences -lengthening of chambers and forcing cones -darkening stock color with penetrating stains -restoring any part of the gun including rust blue, charcoal blue, bone and charcoal case color, wood restoration and checkering recuts. If you like one our guns but it needs “tweaked”, let us know and we can quote you a time and price. Some enthusiasts like the guns “as found” and others want them “just so”. We often list guns as found and let the particular buyer choose how they want their gun to fit or look. |
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