countryman Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 I have been thinking of adding a pistol grip beaver tail forend side by side for a while. I like AYA in general as they all ways seem very good quality guns, I will be using it for general shooting plus a bit of clays. Has any one had a 53, are the barrels chrome lined on the older AYAs and should I be looking for any problem areas if any. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 There are two models I know of in the 53 one is a very nice sidekick with gold washed locks. The other is a heavier clay type bashing gun designed to shoot lots of carts with stronger heavier action. Don't think they were chrome lined. Only seen a couple in years. Quite a rare model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted July 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 I am not sure if the barrels were chrome lined , I guess if I look down them and they are mirror shiny all’s well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wylye Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 hour ago, figgy said: There are two models I know of in the 53 one is a very nice sidekick with gold washed locks. The other is a heavier clay type bashing gun designed to shoot lots of carts with stronger heavier action. Don't think they were chrome lined. Only seen a couple in years. Quite a rare model. I think you're talking about an AYA 722 side by side sidelock with a single trigger. The idea is appealing but the reality is a barrel - heavy lump of a gun which is probably best avoided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 Nope I'm talking about the Aya 53. Fella I know has one I've had a few goes with it. His is straight hand stock not the pistol grip. I looked earlier and there is an unusual amount for sale on guntrader, one pair a single and couple with two barrels sets. Have a look. Any other times I've looked it was none or one with signs of wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 (edited) There is a model 53, a sort of heavy duty No 2, with side clips etc. Usually double trigger, straight hand, but like most AyAs, single trigger and variations in grip, rib and barrel length were I think optional for special orders. These are not uncommon - though much less common than No 2. Then there is model 56, a heavy duty 'high grade' like a heavy No 1. Wider heavier action, side clips. Quite rare and expensive new, so often made to order with options like single trigger and pistol grip. I think the 'origins' were as 'live pigeon' competition guns in Spain. I don't believe either has chrome barrels. Edited July 11, 2019 by JohnfromUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
button Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 37 minutes ago, JohnfromUK said: There is a model 53, a sort of heavy duty No 2, with side clips etc. Usually double trigger, straight hand, but like most AyAs, single trigger and variations in grip, rib and barrel length were I think optional for special orders. These are not uncommon - though much less common than No 2. Then there is model 56, a heavy duty 'high grade' like a heavy No 1. Wider heavier action, side clips. Quite rare and expensive new, so often made to order with options like single trigger and pistol grip. I think the 'origins' were as 'live pigeon' competition guns in Spain. I don't believe either has chrome barrels. That's right chrome barrels are an extra, £144 The 56 is still marketed as a competition gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibble Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 I had a go with a 53 that was for sale , I caught my fingers on the side clips which seemed sharp. I could have got used to it but at the time it seemed bloody expensive compared to a No.2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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