Everything You Need to Know About AYA Shotguns

[@lordbuttonial]

I’m English but moved to the USA when I was a kid. I’m sure I have a safe full of forbidden guns that most English firearm enthusiasts would be jealous of but I’m very jealous that I can’t go to an auction and pick up a aya sxs for under 100 pounds lol

[@nickhorten97]

AYA - older models are currently exceptional value for money. I have a few in my gun cabinet and would thoroughly recommend buying one. It`s worth remembering that they came - mostly - bored full and half choke. They were`nt intended to be used with these chokes, rather that the owner would have them bored out to the more open choke of his choice. I use an AYA when pigeon shooting and you do need to understand that the lighter game gun variants were intended for a 1oz, 28gm, load. Shooting 32gms all day through a light sbs will give you a serious headache! Most importantly, we all know that the over and under is a passing fad so now is a good time to obtain a decent sbs at a sensible price.

[@mathiaseriksson5011]

Great comment and super Gun, you ger beter =@/ Great, you don´t get any beter quality Guns for that Money this days. I Woul like to buy a no1 or mabe no 2 in great condition any day! Please let me Know if you Knowit a nice Aya no 1or no 2, in 12, 16 or 20 caliber. Thanks in advance!

[@beeboop1726]

Just picked up a AYA Yeoman this week for £195. It’s a magnum version with beaver tail fore end and pistol grip, still has most of its colour case hardening on action. Fantastic value for money and will go bang every time :)

[@nickhorten97]

@@beeboop1726 it would be worth double checking on what you've bought. The 3" magnum with pistol grip and beaver tail forend is the " no.3" model and not the Yeoman. However you can sometimes find the Yeoman with the same features but only 2 3/4", 70mm, Chambers. If your gun says Yeoman on it, it is one of the latter and not chambered for 3" cartridges. Check the proof marks.

[@beeboop1726]

@@nickhorten97 thanks for the reply Nick, it has 70mm chambers, I was told this is still referred to as a magnum version because of the beaver tail fore end and pistol grip stock, it is a yeoman. It’s from between 1972-1977 according to the serial number. I have emailed AYA to enquire about the specific age and details of this gun however they informed me this costs €50 euro! I thought this service used to be free :(

[@nickhorten97]

@@beeboop1726 check the pressure to which it has been proved. It may technically be able to accept the "2 3/4 magnum" cartridge , with severe recoil, but categorically NOT the 3"" cartridge.

[@JRingo-vp5wp]

Have a '57 AYA Matador .410. Beautiful shotgun in perfect condition. Thanks for the video. Very educational.

[@ryanhobbs3362]

always a goo morning (western Canada) when I see these pop up. :) Almost makes getting to work worth it.

[@PointlessGiraffe]

Brilliant channel, could watch for days!

[@0ldg00ner]

I had an AYA 16 bore side by side box lock non ejector. It was a great gun, especially as I was rough shooting at time on some very hilly ground where it’s light weight was an advantage. I wish I still had it, never noticed the recoil.

[@anthonyiibbbdrake1953]

That’s age. Recoil comment

[@craigguilmet6282]

They are a very good value, and very well made. It's what I use to hunt with. I own a number of Spanish guns, they are extremely dependable light weight and just a lot of fun to carry. I would feel very uncomfortable using a high end shotgun in the woods of Maine.

[@BAMBI243]

I recently bought two AYA matador 'live pigeon' guns in 12 bore & 20 bore, single triggers full chokes - best guns I ever had for trap shooting

[@stevezephyr]

Recently bought myself an AYA Yeoman; according to the serial number it's between 35 and 40 years old, still in pretty good condition and cost me £150 from a dealer. Great fun, love shooting it busting some clays, cracking little gun.

[@matthewtanner9823]

After 37 years of shooting shotguns I can honestly say my AYA Yoeman was my favourite gun. An AYA Yoeman firing Eley Alphamax BB's is lethal on foxes up to 60-70 yards in the right hands. I no longer shoot but if I were to start again, I would look for an AYA Yoeman.

[@Billbothebear14]

Super film.. very well done. Have a lovely Christmas, all best wishes for the New Year. WF

[@brianlarkin5246]

Enjoying the videos, and like Spanish shotguns I'll be visiting Eibar in summer and the firearm museum, some of the old factories are still there including my old Spanish Umbe /Amutegie.

[@gazpal]

I own a pair of AYA number 1's, but have and use an AYA Yeoman as my everyday go to gun for rough shooting. They never miss a beat :-)

[@johnandreou5680]

Interested in selling?😁

[@gazpal]

@@johnandreou5680 for the right price

[@DobbsOutdoors]

Love my AYA No2 Sidelock , what a well made shotgun!

[@jerroldshelton9367]

One of my uncles who got me in to upland game shooting had an A y A No.2 in 28 gauge. It was utterly fantastic in every sense of the phrase. He had to have the firing pins replaced in it once but I don't think he had any issues with it other than that. I got to shoot it on many occasions; I even hunted with it a few times, so I fully understand the love people have for them.

[@DobbsOutdoors]

Jerrold Shelton Cannot agree more, I believe I was told that when new the gun I now own would’ve cost near 7K. Mine has disk set striker so changing the firing pins are very easy, that is a feature of very high end guns such as the Holland and Holland’s (which I believe the AYAs are a copy of essentially). Value for money is second to none and as you say, there’s a reason everyone rates them highly!

[@jerroldshelton9367]

@@DobbsOutdoors Yeah, the strikers on my uncle's were disc-set, too. Easy to swap yourself, IF you have fitted spares to swap. My uncle had to have a gunsmith make new pins because he couldn't get any factory ones at the time. Value for money is indeed second to none, as you say, especially when the things are bought second-hand.

[@wholeNwon]

@@jerroldshelton9367 Too brittle or too soft?

[@jerroldshelton9367]

@@wholeNwon The firing pins in my uncle's gun? Too brittle, at the time the one broke. Note "at the time the one broke." If I remember the story correctly, my uncle, who was a Korean War veteran, bought that gun shortly after his honorable discharge from the Navy. He had it at least ten years before I was born in the mid 1960's. When you shoot a lot, as my uncle did, I rather imagine that firing pins would be a "wear item" in any firearm. As A y A made them, they were probably fine, but "work hardened" over time and use, perhaps? It was somewhere around 1990 when he had the pins replaced. Only one broke, the one for the more open-choke bore, since that got fired a lot more than the tighter-choke barrel. But he had both pins replaced as a precautionary thing, even though only one of them broke. The one that broke took over four decades to fail in a gun that DIDN"T just get shot during California's fairly long upland game bird season, but got used to break clay frequently, too. My uncle was a firm believer in the idea that shotgun shooting was a "degradable skill" like casting a fly rod and that both were skills that took some time and effort to develop and maintain, and he also believed that one should practice with the gun one hunts, so his A y A No. 2 got shot more than most likely do. Hope that helps. The A y A No.2 was, is, and always will be an heirloom-quality piece of kit in my not so humble opinion; something worthy of aspiration.

[@ahmedhafiz9512]

I have an old one side by side with extenal hammers .. such a masterpiece

[@dieselten01]

Thanks for sharing your vast knowledge, it is greatly appreciated. It would be helpful if you slowed down your delivery, sometimes I have to rewind 2 or 3 times to pick up all the info.

[@tgsoutdoors]

I do try, just sometimes I get wrapped up in trying to relay information, and it all just falls out!

[@harryminkley1962]

Extremely educational video, thanks!

[@romanpfaff3039]

Love my aya sxs but it has a tendency to set both barrels off when pulling 1 trigger. I'll get around to fixing it one day

[@austinhodalj]

Do you pull the rear trigger first or the front? Bc i know there are some SxS models where the rear trigger will set off both barrels on purpose. Does the aya do this?

[@beeboop1726]

@@austinhodalj the aya should not do this, they are made as a sporting gun. There are no advantages shooting game with both barrels at once

[@charleswhinney3008]

Finger trouble

[@richardkramer1094]

I have an AYA Matador in 16 bore 2 3/4”, which is my preferred bore, and the gun handles exceptionally well. I also have an AYA Yeomen in 16 bore 2 1/2” which is light and fast, I use that for dove and quail and upland game. The Matador I use for pheasant and grouse…and sporting clays once in a while.

[@rashidchandio8288]

I have AYA Spain shortgun side by side 16 bore, barrel 28"inches, ejectors..

[@richardkramer1094]

@@rashidchandio8288 Which model? Mine is not a ‘Yoemen’ it is a Matador.

[@craighembree3101]

I found a wonderfully priced Matador a few years ago, hard-used and clunky. Pistol grip, fat fore end, a beer drinker’s double. I like it a lot but need to have some repairs done.

[@lanberplussporting9158]

Dont forget that they are great Basque shotguns!

[@FlyGamingChannel]

Great video, as always. Maybe a yeoman sbs could be a candidate for your next cheap to charming series?

[@alexmills7447]

That would be a good series

[@glynjones4425]

I would enjoy that for a series of cheap to charming.

[@HJDore]

Losian don’t know if they’ve got one at the moment, after I bought the one they had back in September.

[@milkman_21]

Hello! Great work on your channel! I actually own an AyA 207 DS made during 1982 and i would appreciate any information by any of you about it, its history and value! Thank you very much

[@charleswhinney3008]

Had an AYA Best Quality Boxlock. Fantastic gun fitted and bored improved cylinder and half choke by Jeffreys in Guildford. My biggest regret is selling it.

[@hedgerowpete]

why did you not do a follow upvideo on the over and under ranges?

[@Redlegwar]

Have you ever done a review on the: CZ-Sharptail Target 30” I’d like to have one to shoot sporting clays. Thank you for the great content!

[@roberthaibi2304]

Great video thanks very informative

[@samuelfitzsimmons8907]

Lol in the middle of hunting with a mate... got the trusty CZ452 and his 6.5x55.... yes over kill for rabbits 😂😂😂 but we are having a break for your vid haha cheers again.

[@samuelfitzsimmons8907]

Its 11:57 pm in Victoria Australia right now.

[@aaronkerridge]

As always a awesome video . I love my no4 great on clays great on game.

[@howarddavis3294]

Very good video, thanks.

[@timeverett7828]

Found a AYA sxs in a local shop. Nobody knew what it was. Asked $500 ended up negotiating $350.00 cdn... it had a couple minor issues. I got those fixed very cheap. Still not sure what model it was because it had pistol grip stock and unique milled rib. Couldn't find any reference for it in any of even Aya literature are manuals. Even contacted AYA... surprisingly they weren't sure what it was but they did tell me when it was manufactured based on the serial number. 1985. Ended up trading that gun in triple my money. To this day I'm still kicking myself that i get rid of such a sweet gun.

[@damnjustassignmeone]

Thanks, very informative

[@garryyoung1816]

I had a Aya 20g side by side I shot everything with it that was my first gun I would have another tomorrow if I could but don't get out much these days enjoy your lives

[@tomrubino4895]

I have a Aya side by side that is 66 yrs old I use it for trap shooting . She is my favorite and is not for sale at any price ..... Period .....

[@dermotflanagan865]

I want to get a sxs for pigeon and pheasant but I have never shot one. I use a 682 gold e for clay. Can you recommend one perhaps high in the comb for a budget of 2000€ Thanks

[@nigelmchugh5541]

I had a Yeoman O/U in 12 bore. Lovely gun, and relatively inexpensive. Multi choke, single selective trigger and ejectors. Shouldn't have sold it....

[@gastonb2745]

Great Video. I released the guard on my AYA Matador (1965) and now I can't seem to get it put back together. The barrel and trigger go together ok but something is blocking the guard from setting in place to smap back on. Any resources or guidance? I just acquired the gun.

[@peterkaparis8911]

Would love to see a review on a AYA SENIOR. I think around 40 might have been made from memory what is your opinion Johnny.

[@alexreiver2025]

Great overview! Any chance you could do something on FAIR, either the slx it the iside?

[@hotrodrigs1]

I recently got my grandfathers 20ga Matador II. Mod/ full in excellent condition. How can I tell how old this gun is?

[@maxcaysey2844]

In Denmark the No. 2 goes for around 8000-12000£

[@johnandreou5680]

Wow...how old and what condition?

[@piersmarchington]

Hi Jonny great video do you know much about Arrieta shotguns, they make the guns for William Powell

[@timeverett7828]

Basque region in Spain best steel in the world. PERIOD! long history of Excellence.

[@MangoFlamingo]

Is there a website to buy a used AYA and that ship to Canada? Totally new to vintage shotgun

[@thegodfather_8455]

Do they make a 20 gauge

[@renelopez2244]

Hard to find these in the states. If you do find one its pretty pricey. I'm still getting one regardless

[@davevann2925]

Would you recommend The Oxford Gun Co. to buy one?

[@ethfowler]

I have a Spanish Master's side by side which is identical to an AYA Yeoman except without any engraving or colour hardening. What's the deal with that?

[@countrysportstv5995]

My old Boss I M Crudgington when over to Spain and helped AYA design a more English style shotgun. in the 1960's. Then we had the Yeoman, No1 & 2 they also made a 25"

[@MichaelJohnson-kx8wn]

I have a No 2 in 12 ga from Cabela's. The bottom of the grip is engraved No 16. What does the no 16 designate? The box that it came in was labeled no 2 and my receipt (from 10 years ago) lists it as a no 2. Help

[@tomrubino4895]

I shoot Clay's with a Aya . My side by side and prefer it over any other .

[@chucksgmgarage1116]

What do you know about Sauer AYA model 65 shot guns ?

[@doctorcarta]

Where can you buy these online in the U.S.?

[@llivradnytram]

hi i bought an AYA 116 side lock, side by side non ejectoy dated 1980. any comments or details about the gun would be much appreciated, can find nothing about them on internet.pictures of gun on wilson 55 auction site

[@mre.w.2850]

Love the AYA no2 they fit like a glove, how ever I have a question I have a old beater Spanish gun only marked as Essex do you have any info on them who could have made them or what quality is like, cost me 25 quid still has all it's colour, barrels are like new doesn't seem to ever be fired any info would be great :)

[@nigelmchugh5541]

Did not Elderkin & Sons sell Spanish imports named after English counties in the 1970's and 80's?

[@mre.w.2850]

@@nigelmchugh5541 they had a habit of making them that to appeal to English market lol, for the money they are superbly built really tight fit all round alot are nameless of maker with only proof marks so almost impossible to locate who made them clearly all hand finished etc, alot of the cheaper named Spanish guns use aya side locks aswell

[@grahamking2239]

Great gun , I think I payed £48 new ! Still have it !

[@Stargazer80able]

Is it safe to use buckshot and slugs in them or are they limited to birdshot? Dumb question, I know- still a novice when it comes to shotguns.

[@charleswhinney3008]

Buckshot yes. Slugs NO, UNLESS the barrel chokes have been opened out to cylinder bore.

[@brandwag7962]

How do i know wat Aya is a number 1 or 2 or 4

[@bosse641]

So want a fine side-by side. Coolest shotguns.

[@pim1234]

Are there AYA's who are tested for steel ?

[@colincochrane5242]

TGS could you help me identify my double barrel

[@aaronkerridge]

Do u guys know if a yoman stock fits a no4 . Thanks

[@tgsoutdoors]

All AYA stocks are individually headed up. It will be close but probably not perfect.

[@What_Fred_Said]

Where are they made?

[@Mastikhel786]

What is its value?

[@stephenmac3105]

Hi Jon. Do you sell many Rizzini shotguns? What's your opinion on them and are they reliable?

[@winsfordauctions4077]

I have a rizzini omnium which I picked up for £150 via a friend, its in lovely condition and is a pleasure to use, not many people have bad things to say about a rizzini and its something different to all the other shooters out there with the browning's and berretta's

[@annabeltheunicorn9374]

Bought my yeoman early sixties forty five pounds , sold it for an old Cogswell box lock. Found out when I took to Cogswell and Harrison's shop that it had been restocked and the rib had lifted.

[@timeverett7828]

Tried a brand new rizzini in 2018! I was not amused. It was their highest end model... They do have their cult following though.

[@teddiemoore477]

Thank you

[@brock454xx]

You forgot to mention the matador in 10gauge.

[@garywoodard1362]

Anyone able to expound upon a “Wilkinsons” Pall Mall SxS?

[@tgsoutdoors]

We recently had one in and have a forgotten guns in the pipeline

[@garywoodard1362]

Meaning you will be discussing in the future? I have an opportunity to purchase a nice looking specimen but have no basis/data to determine appropriate pricing. Any resources online to help determine price ranges?

[@Dusterman20]

Aya still make shotguns today?

[@wholeNwon]

To what pressures are they proofed?

[@Banned_and_Redacted]

it will say on the barrels when you dismantle them for example 900kg x 14.5 for the PSI coming in at 13,000 psi

[@wholeNwon]

@@Banned_and_Redacted That's the max. service pressure?

[@Banned_and_Redacted]

@@wholeNwon my understanding is thats what its been rated/tested for if you are in america thats good cause 2 3/4 shells only go up to 11,500 psi due to SAAMI regulations but some AYA are rated at over 17,000 almost everything you need to know will be located on the underside of the barrel you just have to decipher it

[@wholeNwon]

@@Banned_and_Redacted Yes and proofing is voluntary here.

[@stevemcgraw510]

Does anyone know anything about a gun made in Spain by fbh and sons

[@Beccaccia28]

Has AyA stopped trading? Hartiz and Alex have stopped responding to my emails.

[@AbdulRahman-ym4lf]

Welcome Sir i want to purchase aaya Please guide I have 12gauge license

[@picklerick4400]

Done that video yet?

[@BigBird1584]

Please, please, do a shoot with a yeoman.

[@prasannagunarathna3475]

Is this made in England?

[@tgsoutdoors]

AYA is made In Eibar in Spain

[@prasannagunarathna3475]

@@tgsoutdoors thanks

[@Gorm159]

What do you think about putting morden Steele shot through a old Aya s/s?

[@mattsheed9671]

Anybody got a Sbs Squire in 12 Bore?

[@robby4536]

I was shotgun with no markings on it trying to identify it.

[@mariosmouskos2892]

Can anyone identify my aya shotgun please

[@mariosmouskos2892]

16-03 0262-95 18.5 8cl 1200bars

[@johnandreou5680]

Send an email to [e-mail]

[@markcooper9063]

Is that a squirrel on his head?

[@tgsoutdoors]

🐿

[@kathireshgun9087]

Show the guns properly

[@ManzoorJamari]

The price is high

[@219garry]

30 quid?? That 40 dollars US. I don't think you're going to find a shotgun like that for the price of a BB gun even at auction.

[@18Europe]

Buy an English Boxlock or Sidelock you get a far superior gun all round.

[@diamonddog257]

Hey Einstein : How does Churchill fit into this .... made by AYA , pairs go for 50K and up .....

[@Britishshooter]

Churchills are not made by AYA, these are AYA built copies of the Churchill style guns. Just as good to shoot mind.

[@diamonddog257]

Churchills was contracted out to AYA ..... i had talked to them....

[@steveledbetter5613]

I’m not sure where you are getting your bargain bin prices (I realize you’re in the UK); but try to buy a 4/53 in the USA and you’ll get fine figured oil stock, boarder engraving on a color case box lock, Anson Dealy forend and beautifully blacked barrels. Twin trigger, timed ejectors. But that’s gonna cost you $3000 plus. Google it. They were almost 3000 twenty years ago. Show me an English box lock of that quality (new) for the same money. You can’t. 10,000 pounds or euros would still bring in a lower quality gun from the U.K. if they made one anyway. “Churchill” tried a few years ago - it was made in Italy. I found this whole piece offensive. Very true to British form. Look. Once you get past Purdey, Woodward, Boss, H&H, Westley Richards, Rigby maybe a couple more, you are left with a lot of Greeners, Scott’s, Cogswell Harrison’s, Hussein, Tolley and a shit load of other guns that couldn’t hold a candle to an AyA #1 or #2. Brits, if nothing else, you guys sure are arrogant.

[@howardmckeown7187]

SMD

[@219garry]

I'll stick with my Merkel over any snobby overpriced British gun.

[@juancarlosbelletti6335]

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[@Silverback1969MoonLandingLies]

Is he wearing a hat?!?

[@Beccaccia28]

Darn shame. AyA effectively out of business

[@danhayward9186]

Slow down you are hard to a understand

[@daudben905]

I very like SxS