AyA #2

[Brush Buster]

Greg ,Is there any stamping on the Barrel Flats or Water Table to designate the first one being a #1 and the other a # 2 ? Thank You for the pictures ! I know where there are a couple of these ,one in 20 Ga. but don't know how to tell the difference ,both are in nice shape and appear to be # 2's ! Russ

[Wild Skies]

No, not in the same sense as Parkers are stamped in regards to the grade. On the water table of comtempory AyA's and other Spanish doubles you will typically find the maker's marks, proof stamps, S/N's, gauge and chamber length. The barrel flats will have the same water table stamps and additionally there will be stamps with the barrel weight in grams and what the barrels were proofed at in bars. On the barrels themselves, just ahead of the barrel flats will be the choke designation and the bore diameter in millimeters.

The pics I posted were the standard engraving patterns of the AyA #1 and #2 grades, but the Spanish are custom gun builders and will build anything the client desires. i.e. In theory you could buy a #2 with #1 wood or #1 engraving or some other custom engraving, etc.

Russ, if you are seriously considering one of those AyA's you could call Carmen at AyA (860/388-3989), she's a Spanish lady that works in the USA for AyA, give her the complete S/N and she could look up in AyA's records as to the grade.