The AYA No. 2 Sidelock Shotgun - A Look at Aguirre y Aranzabal Fine Guns

We caught up with Gregg Elliot of Dogs and Doubles to get a rundown of the the AYA No. 2 sidelock shotgun. The No. 2 stands as the Spanish gunmaker Aguirre y Aranzabal most popular shotgun in the United States. Based on the classic Holland and Holland sidelock design it stands as testament to quality craftsmanship in shotguns.

The AYA No. 2 can be ordered in 12-, 16-, 20-, 28-gauge and .410 bore. Barrel length and fixed shotgun chokes are selected by the user to customize to your shooting applications.

The English scroll engraving on the gun comes standard. Unlike the AYA No. 1 however, the No. 2 is laser-engraved rather than hand-engraved, cutting labor costs and significantly bringing the price and time of production down. The action finish has three options: case-hardened, old silver or white finish.

Wood grade options can also be selected by the individual for their shotgun. Finishes include oil and gloss offerings (I went with oil). The stock options include just about anything you can think of from Monte Carlo to straight English stocks. I went with the straight English as my double gun collection has expanded and I've developed a profound love for the design. The fit of the shotgun can be either to your specifications, or someone at their stateside distributors can do the measurements for you--length of pull, comb, cast, all fitted to your personal build.

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