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 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.
AYA (AGUIRRE Y ARANZABAL) Models
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.
12 or 16 ga., boxlock action with Kersten crossbolt, VR barrel, ejectors, DT. Disc. 1985.
similar to Coral "A" model, except for coin-washed engraved receiver. Disc. 1985.
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.
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.
12 ga. only, Merkel-style O/U sidelock with Greener crossbolt, deluxe engraving checkering. Disc. 1985.
12 ga. only, boxlock with double-locking lugs, ejectors, ST. Disc. 1985.
similar to Model 79 "A" with more elaborate engraving. Disc. 1985.
similar to Model 79 "B" with even more elaborate engraving, boxlock, DT on request, Disc. 1985.
12 or 20 ga., sidelock action, 28 in. VR barrels, fixed chokes, ejectors, double trigger, elaborately engraved coin finished receiver. Disc. 2010, reintroduced 2022.
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.
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 name and logo in gold inlay, available in Sport, Game, or Clay configuration. New 2015.
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, English style engraving, maker's name and logo in gold inlay, available in sporting (new 2021), game, or clay configuration, double locking system, Grade 1 oil finished walnut stock. New 2015.
12 ga., boxlock action. Importation began circa 2021.
12 ga., boxlock action. Importation began circa 2021.
12 ga., boxlock action, available in sideplate configuration (Senator XDL). Importation began circa 2021.
12 ga., MD-6 configuration, various barrel lengths. Importation began circa 2021.
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.) in. barrels with fixed open chokes, ejectors, SST (disc.) or DT, splinter forearm, straight grip, case colored receiver with moderate engraving, includes leather-covered handguard. Imported 1997-2007.
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.
12 or 20 ga. Imported 1998-2002.
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chambers, boxlock, DT, plain walnut. Disc. 1984.
12 or 16 ga., 2 3/4 in. chambers, 28 in. barrels, DT, plain walnut stock. Mfg. 1984-1985 only.
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.
similar to Matador, vent. rib, 12 or 20 ga. only. Disc.
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chamber (20 ga.), boxlock, VR barrels, ejectors, SST. Disc. 1985.
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.
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.
features bold foliate engraving.
exhibition quality wood and engraved by Geoff Moore, English metal finish, custom order only. Importation-disc.
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, 3 in. chambers, English-style sidelock, ejector, cocking indicators, DT. Importation disc. 1987, resumed 1991.
features Boss rounded action, built per individual custom order, 10 month delivery. Imported 2003-2007.
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, boxlock, extractors, DT. Disc. 1985.
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.
similar to No. 4, except has No. 53 wood upgrade. Importation disc. 1987, resumed 1991.
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.
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 2022-present.
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, trigger to order. Importation disc. 1986 and resumed 1991-2005, 2008-2011, and 2022-present.
12, 16 (disc. 2017), or 20 ga., engraved sidelock, ejector, sideclips, third lock. Stock, forearm, trigger to order. Importation disc. 1986, resumed 1991.
12, 16 (disc. 2010), or 20 (disc. 2010) ga., engraved sidelock, ejectors, SST. Importation disc. 1985, resumed 1991.
12, 16, or 20 ga., English-style boxlock, DT, pistol grip, 28 in. barrels. Disc. 1985.
12 or 16 ga., English-style boxlock, DT, straight grip, light English scroll engraving. Disc. 1985.
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.
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.
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.
12 or 16 ga., boxlock, exposed hammers, DT, plain walnut, light engraving. Disc. 1985.
sidelock action. Mfg. 1985 only.
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 walnut with fine checkering, custom order only. Importation began 2008.
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.
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, sidelock, includes deluxe engraving, made to customer special order per individual specifications.
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, SxS shotgun, sidelock, includes engraving. New 2012.
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 Grade 2 hand oil finished walnut stock, automatic safety, engraved receiver, split bottom plate, color case hardened, old silver, or in the white finish, approx. 7 lbs. New 2013.
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 finished engraved receiver, 6 lbs. 12 oz. Imported mid-2014-2017.
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 locking system, special floral and scroll engraving with initial oval, disc set firing pins, double locking mechanism with replaceable hinge pin, old silver finish, optional additional barrel lengths and selective or non-selective triggers. Mfg. 2015-disc.
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 underbolt locking system, laser engraving finished by hand with initial oval, disc set firing pins, double locking mechanism with replaceable hinge pin, color case hardened, old silver, or white finish, optional additional barrel lengths and selective or non-selective triggers, 6 lbs. 10 oz. Mfg. 2015-disc.
all gauges, sidelock action, game scene engraving optional (new 2021). New 2016.
all gauges, sidelock action. New 2016.
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, automatic safety, intercepting safety sears, double locking underbolt, gas vent screws, Art Nouveau style engraving and other engraving styles available, curved lockplate, available in case color hardened or coin finish, approx. 6 lbs. 14 oz. (12 ga. w/28 in. barrels). New 2017.
12, 16, 20, or 28 ga., boxlock action. Importation began 2022.