enfieldspares Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 3 hours ago, London Best said: Never owned either, but having shot Purdeys and double gun loaded with many, and a few Boss’ too, I settled on a self opening Holland. Yes. I think Holland's is the simplest system with just the three components. The Boss is "nicer" in that, well to my mind, it brings the cartridges out to the same length whether fired or unfired. But Holland's system is my choice of the three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Just now, enfieldspares said: Yes. I think Holland's is the simplest system with just the three components. The Boss is "nicer" in that, well to my mind, it brings the cartridges out to the same length whether fired or unfired. But Holland's system is my choice of the three. Hence all the copies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyH Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 (edited) Can I join the club!? I have a AYA Yeoman SxS choked in Full and half. I own quite a few guns, and I do have to say the AYA feels solid, traditional and just looks the biz! it’s a pleasure to shoot aswell Edited March 20 by BobbyH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 10 hours ago, BobbyH said: Can I join the club!? I have a AYA Yeoman SxS choked in Full and half. I own quite a few guns, and I do have to say the AYA feels solid, traditional and just looks the biz! it’s a pleasure to shoot aswell Even the humble Yeoman is welcome here. SxS need all the support they can get. I won’t have anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red696 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Hopefully the right place to ask this question. I’m looking at an AYA #3 it is 3” chambers with 30” barrels choked at 1/4 and full, but most importantly a pistol grip stock with lip of 14.5”. The case colour looks to be in good condition as does the wood ( wide forend ). what kind of price should I expect to pay at an RFD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.C Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Have a look on the well know site for trading guns. There are loads on there for sale. Just refine your search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 (edited) 2 hours ago, Red696 said: Hopefully the right place to ask this question. I’m looking at an AYA #3 it is 3” chambers with 30” barrels choked at 1/4 and full, but most importantly a pistol grip stock with lip of 14.5”. The case colour looks to be in good condition as does the wood ( wide forend ). what kind of price should I expect to pay at an RFD? There's one for sale on here. Guns for Sale - Trade. Edited March 21 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Red696 Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 (edited) On 21/03/2024 at 15:14, Penelope said: There's one for sale on here. Guns for Sale - Trade. Picked one up today, it is choked at full / full with 30” barrels and in very good condition. Hopefully out for a couple of hours tomorrow morning to see how she shoots Edited March 23 by Red696 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miserableolgit Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 (edited) I'm not sure if I have contributed to this thread yet but I have always had SBS's in the cabinet along with the occasional O/U for the rare spot of clay busting but I admit to having a strong affection and preference for the former. I had this old Wm. Powell of mine out of the cabinet to give it a check and wipe over earlier today... Edited April 9 by Miserableolgit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 Now that is a proper shotgun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin55 Posted April 9 Report Share Posted April 9 1 hour ago, Miserableolgit said: I'm not sure if I have contributed to this thread yet but I have always had SBS's in the cabinet along with the occasional O/U for the rare spot of clay busting but I admit to having a strong affection and preference for the former. I had this old Wm. Powell of mine out of the cabinet to give it a check and wipe over earlier today... Very nice! 29" barrels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krico woodcock Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 15 hours ago, Miserableolgit said: I'm not sure if I have contributed to this thread yet but I have always had SBS's in the cabinet along with the occasional O/U for the rare spot of clay busting but I admit to having a strong affection and preference for the former. I had this old Wm. Powell of mine out of the cabinet to give it a check and wipe over earlier today... Beautiful gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miserableolgit Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 23 hours ago, London Best said: Now that is a proper shotgun. Thank you. I have had this one nearly fifteen years. 21 hours ago, kevin55 said: Very nice! 29" barrels? Pretty much, 28 1/2ish If I remember correctly. 7 hours ago, Krico woodcock said: Beautiful gun. Thanks, I get along ok with it. I would like to get another Grant side lever at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krico woodcock Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Kavanagh on the right, trulock and Harris on left .both made in Dublin . greener 16 bore hammer on top. My work horse. Winchester 23 supergrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krico woodcock Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 That old greener 16 can fairly hammer pigeons (and anything else for that matter) Choked full and full both barrels. Beautiful sweet handling gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 I bet that Winnie 23 feels like a gatepost compared to the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylye Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 2 hours ago, Krico woodcock said: That old greener 16 can fairly hammer pigeons (and anything else for that matter) Choked full and full both barrels. Beautiful sweet handling gun 16 bore shells cheap where you are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Looking forward to next season already just back from the gunsmith after a re tightening of the action .G E Lewis wildfowling gun 32 inch barrels .Its certainly had a life but sound enough for my purpose . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krico woodcock Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 5 minutes ago, Wylye said: 16 bore shells cheap where you are? Bought a sack of 16 bore of mixed shells years ago, from a dealer, a recent widow at time handed them in to him, probably about 300 or more in it. €50.. then there was another dealer closing down, got 20 boxes of hull three crowns paper case for €5 a box. But to buy them at the moment off the shelf if you can get them they would be expensive.. the gun doesn't get used often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylye Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 A good buy. Make them last! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miserableolgit Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 On 10/04/2024 at 21:17, holloway said: Looking forward to next season already just back from the gunsmith after a re tightening of the action .G E Lewis wildfowling gun 32 inch barrels .Its certainly had a life but sound enough for my purpose . Nice, a thing o’purpose to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 1 hour ago, Miserableolgit said: Nice, a thing o’purpose to be sure. Thanks ,i had been keeping an eye out for one for several years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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