AYA ARRATE
12 or 20 ga., standard boxlock action or deluxe with sideplates (XBL Model), fixed chokes, ejectors, detachable trigger mechanism, Grade 2 wood stock, light engraving, matte black or classic silver finished receiver. Mfg. 2013-2017.
AYA
AYA manufactured shotguns can be identified by serialization. Serial numbers over 600,001 with barrel flats marked "Arms de Chasse" or "Scotia Group" are post-1988 AYA manufactured while specimens numbered under 600,000 may have been manufactured by Diarm circa 1986-1989. Diarm manufacture is not covered by the AYA warranty, nor is the resale the same as values listed below.
Please refer to the AYA and Spanish year of mfg. date codes under Serialization in the back of this text for more information on AYA shotguns.
Please refer to the AYA and Spanish year of mfg. date codes under Serialization in the back of this text for more information on AYA shotguns.
Current manufacturer established in 1915, located in Eibar, Spain. Currently imported by New England Custom Gun Service, Ltd. (NECG), located in Claremont, NH. Previously imported by Fieldsport, located in Traverse City, MI and by AYA USA, located in Old Saybrook, CT, Anglo American Sporting Agency, located in Corona del Mar, CA, H.G. Lomas Gunmakers, located in Elkhart Lake, WI, John F. Rowe, located in Enid, OK, William Larkin Moore 1969-1978 (with Agoura, CA import marking), and 1978-1986 (with West Lake, CA import marking). Diarm also manufactured AYAs circa 1986-1988 in Eibar, Spain.
AYA Firearms Models
BILL HANUS BIRDGUN
16, 20 (disc. 2005), or 28 ga., similar wood, fit, checkering, and finish as the No. 53 sidelock, except has Anson & Deeley boxlock, patterned after the Westley Richards game gun, frames proportionate to ga., 27 (28 ga.) or 28 (16 ga.) ...
AUGUSTA
12 ga. only, deluxe O/U sidelock shotgun, select walnut, Arabesque engraving in deep relief. This model has been imported off and on over the years.
BOLERO
10, 12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, Anson & Deeley boxlock, 26, 28, or 30 in. barrel, various chokes, extractors, non-selective single trigger, checkered pistol grip stock with beavertail forearm. Disc. 1984.
CLASSIC
12 ga., boxlock action. Importation began circa 2021.
CLASSIC
12, 16, 20, or 28 ga., boxlock action. Importation began 2022.
CORAL "A"
12 or 16 ga., boxlock action with Kersten crossbolt, VR barrel, ejectors, DT. Disc. 1985.
COUNTRYMAN GAME GUN
12 or 20 ga. Imported 1998-2002.
IBERIA
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chambers, boxlock, DT, plain walnut. Disc. 1984.
CORAL "B"
similar to Coral "A" model, except for coin-washed engraved receiver. Disc. 1985.
IBERIA II
12 or 16 ga., 2 3/4 in. chambers, 28 in. barrels, DT, plain walnut stock. Mfg. 1984-1985 only.
EXCELSIOR
12 or 20 ga., sidelock action, 28 in. VR barrels, fixed chokes, ejectors, double trigger, elaborately engraved coin finished receiver. Disc. 2010, reintroduced 2022.
MATADOR
10, 12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, 26, 28, or 30 in. barrels, various chokes, Anson & Deeley boxlock, auto ejectors, beavertail forearm, SST, checkered pistol grip stock. Mfg. 1955-1963.
LEGEND
12 or 20 ga., 28 in. boxlock or round (20 ga., new 2021) action, chrome-lined barrels w/standard choke tubes, non-selective single trigger, straight hand, semi, or full pistol grip, Grade 1 oil finished walnut stock, manual safety, maker's ...
MATADOR NO. 2
similar to Matador, vent. rib, 12 or 20 ga. only. Disc.
Legend de Luxe
12 or 20 ga., boxlock or round (20 ga., new 2021) action, 28 in. chrome-lined barrels w/standard choke tubes, non-selective single trigger, straight, semi, or full pistol grip, manual safety, forged steel monobloc barrels and receiver, Engl...
MODEL 37 SUPER (DISC.)
12, 16, or 20 ga., sidelock, Merkel-style action, various VR barrel lengths and chokes, auto ejector, high grade wood, elaborate engraving. Prices below reflect older models. Disc.
MATADOR NO. 3A
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chamber (20 ga.), boxlock, VR barrels, ejectors, SST. Disc. 1985.
NEW MODEL 37 A/B/C (CURRENT MFG.)
12 ga., detachable sidelock action, nickel steel receiver, game scene engraved. This model has been imported off and on over the years. Reintroduced circa 2021.
SENIOR
12 ga. only, engraved sidelock action, Beesley or Purdey-type self opener, top-of-the-line quality, select walnut, lighter upland version was available (made-to-order only). Disc. 1987.
SUPREMA
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, sidelock, includes deluxe engraving, made to customer special order per individual specifications.
IMPERIAL
12, 16, 20, 28 ga. or .410 bore, sidelock action with DTs and hinged front trigger, chopper lump 28 in. barrels, traditional rose and scroll engraved case colored detachable sidelocks, H&H-style self-opening action, exhibition grade wal...
ADARRA
12, 16, 20, 28 ga. or .410 bore, boxlock action, double locking mechanism with replaceable hinge pin, 28 in. chopper lump barrels with concave rib (other barrel lengths available by special order), hammerless, double triggers, straight grip...
MODEL 77
12 ga. only, Merkel-style O/U sidelock with Greener crossbolt, deluxe engraving checkering. Disc. 1985.
PREMIUM
all gauges, sidelock action, game scene engraving optional (new 2021). New 2016.
MODEL 79 "A"
12 ga. only, boxlock with double-locking lugs, ejectors, ST. Disc. 1985.
CENTENARY
all gauges, sidelock action. New 2016.
ANNIVERSARY HAMMER
12 ga. only, forged steel action, exposed hammers with auto ejectors, 30 in. chopper lump barrels with flat hand filed rib, finest scroll engraving with gold inlays, mfg. to celebrate AYA's 50 years in the U.K. marketplace. Limited mfg.
AYA MODEL 79 "B"
similar to Model 79 "A" with more elaborate engraving. Disc. 1985.
NO. 1
12, 16, 20, 28 ga. or .410 bore, full sidelock action, straight grip, ejectors, DT, elaborate fine scroll engraving. Importation disc. 1987, resumed in 1991.
AYA MODEL 79 "C"
similar to Model 79 "B" with even more elaborate engraving, boxlock, DT on request. Disc. 1985.
No. 1 DeLuxe
features bold foliate engraving.
SENATOR CLASSIC
12 ga., boxlock action. Importation began circa 2021.
No. 1 De Luxe English
exhibition quality wood and engraved by Geoff Moore, English metal finish, custom order only. Importation-disc.
Senator Deluxe
12 ga., boxlock action, available in sideplate configuration (Senator XDL). Importation began circa 2021.
NO. 2
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, 3 in. chambers, English-style sidelock, ejector, cocking indicators, DT. Importation disc. 1987, resumed 1991.
TOLEDO (MD6)
12 ga., MD-6 configuration, various barrel lengths. Importation began circa 2021.
No. 2 Bill Hanus Dreamgun Sidelock
features Boss rounded action, built per individual custom order, 10 month delivery. Imported 2003-2007.
No. 2 Deluxe
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, SxS shotgun, sidelock, includes engraving. New 2012.
NO. 3-A
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, boxlock, extractors, DT. Disc. 1985.
NO. 4
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, 3 in. chambers, English-style straight stock, boxlock action, ejectors, DT, straight grip stock, standard wood. Importation disc. 1987, resumed 1991-2008.
No. 4/25 Special Edition
12, 16, 20, 28 ga. or .410 bore, 2 3/4 in. chambers, 29 in. barrels, Westley Richards style boxlock, Anson & Deeley action, auto ejectors, DT, hand rubbed oil finished No. 1 checkered straight grip walnut stock and forearm, coin finishe...
No. 4/53
similar to No. 4, except has No. 53 wood upgrade. Importation disc. 1987, resumed 1991.
NO. 4 DELUXE
12, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, English-style boxlock or round (disc. 2021) action, ejector, stock, forearm, trigger to order. Importation disc. 1985, resumed 1991.
NO. 4 RA
12, 16, 20, or 28 ga., hammerless boxlock ejector, Anson & Deeley action, 28 in. chopper lump barrels with concave rib, double trigger, Grade 1 oil finished walnut stock, split bottom plate, automatic safety, Purdey double underbolt loc...
No. 4L
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, hammerless boxlock ejector, Anson & Deeley action, 28 in. chopper lump barrels with concave rib, double trigger, Grade 2 oil finished walnut stock, split bottom plate, automatic safety, Purdey double un...
XXV BOXLOCK (BL)
12, 20, 28 (disc. 2011) ga. or .410 bore, boxlock, 25 in. barrels, Churchill rib, ejector, custom order trigger, English-style stock and forearm, extra set of barrels. Importation disc. 1986, resumed 1991-2005, reintroduced 2008-2011 and 20...
XXV SIDELOCK (SL)
12, 16 (disc. 2011), 20 (disc. 1997, reintroduced 2008-2011 and 2022-present), 28 (disc. 1997, reintroduced 2008-2011) ga., or .410 bore (disc. 1997, reintroduced 2008-2011), sidelock ejector, 25 in. barrels, Churchill rib, stock, forearm, ...
NO. 53
12, 16 (disc. 2017), or 20 ga., engraved sidelock, ejector, sideclips, third lock. Stock, forearm, trigger to order. Importation disc. 1986, resumed 1991.
NO. 56
12, 16 (disc. 2010), or 20 (disc. 2010) ga., engraved sidelock, ejectors, SST. Importation disc. 1985, resumed 1991.
NO. 106
12, 16, or 20 ga., English-style boxlock, DT, pistol grip, 28 in. barrels. Disc. 1985.
107-LI
12 or 16 ga., English-style boxlock, DT, straight grip, light English scroll engraving. Disc. 1985.
MODEL 116
12, 16, or 20 ga., 27-30 in. barrels, any choke, hand detachable H&H sidelocks, DT, engraved, select checkered walnut pistol grip stock. Disc. 1985.
MODEL 117
10, 12, 16, or 20 ga., 3 in. chambers, 26-30 in. barrels, any choke, hand-detachable H&H sidelocks, ejectors, SST, engraved, select checkered walnut pistol grip stock. Disc. 1986.
MODEL 117 QUAIL UNLIMITED
12 ga. only, 26 in. barrels choked IC/M with 3 in. chambers, upgraded wood and checkering, high gloss bluing, gold colored ST, engraved by Baron Technologies in PA, only 42 mfg. for Quail Unlimited of North America.
MODEL 210
12 or 16 ga., boxlock, exposed hammers, DT, plain walnut, light engraving. Disc. 1985.
MODEL 711 SIDELOCK
sidelock action. Mfg. 1985 only.
SFERA
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, forged steel action, 25 to 32 in. chopper lump forged barrels w/game rib, double trigger w/front trigger, optional selective or non-selective single trigger, special grade walnut, straight hand stock, autom...