ace_of_hearts Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) Popped in to see Bill at Historic Guns & Militaria in Arlesey today, and after picking his brains for a good couple of hours and looking at some of his lovely stock, i came home with my first side by side Its an AYA Yeoman, in great condition with perfect bores and almost flawless blueing. The action is tight and feels as though it has hardly been used. Bill is a great guy and very patient with all my novice questions, and showed me and let me handle a lot of the stunning guns he has in stock (and i have spotted a few interesting bits i might like to get if i can find the spare cash ) Overall a good evening and i can't wait to take it out! If i get time over the winter i will refinish the woodwork to get rid of some of the minor marks and make the gun mint. I managed to get it home safely on the back of the bike aswell which was interesting Anyways here are some pictures: Edited August 26, 2012 by ace_of_hearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Very nice, now get off out and use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Best thing to do with that gun is shoot it then shoot it some more. You won't go wrong with an AyA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 The first double i ever owned and one of the few guns i should never have sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 What a beautiful little gun . I have an AYA and now shoot with nothing else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul T Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Every shooter should own at least one SxS. They are a real pleasure to shoot in the field, but not quite so pleasant if you're going to shoot 200 clays! Do let us know how you get on with it on your first outing. People either love 'em or hate 'em - I love mine and wouldn't be without one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace_of_hearts Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Thanks for the comments everyone I should be taking it clay shooting tomorrow so i will let you know how i get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 After a dozen or so shots you will get a heat haze on the centre rib. Then when you bring the gun up the clay disappears in the haze, and I do mean disappear. Baffled me the first time it happened. Not saying it isn't a decent gun, far from it. I only own SxS but do have to admit they are not best suited to clays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labstaff Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 I've got a Yeoman and love it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr williamson Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 very clean if i might say. it looks brand new. i had an aya number 3 and absolutely loved it. had some great days out with that gun. but again it wasnt the best for clay, it dusted them no problem but abit uncomfortable after alot of shots in a short space of time. non the less they are a fantastic well built gun that will last a lifetime if looked after. enjoy your new gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Nice looking gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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