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Model Nº 2 & Nº 2 Round Action
T
he AYA Nº 2 is the pre-eminent “affordable” sidelock double gun, and the most
famous model in the AYA line. Since its introduction in the late 1950s, tens of
thousands of Nº 2’s have been sold in the United Kingdom, the United States, and
everywhere that shooters value the superb balance and handling of a fine double gun.
Mechanically, the Nº 2 is identical to the Nº 1. Like the Nº 1, it was originally modeled
on the time-tested Holland & Holland system.
It is stocked with standard walnut and engraved in a simpler pattern.
Rounded actions
Traditional sidelock guns are made with either a standard action or a rounded action. In
the former, there is a raised ridge surrounding the lock plate, as well as a drop-point
carved into the wood behind the lock to give it a finished look. The underside of the
frame is squared, with a carved bead to soften the square edges of the metal. The Purdey
is an example of such a traditional action.
In a rounded action, these features are eliminated. The underside of the frame is flush
with the wood. There are no drop points, and no squared edges in either wood or metal.
Thomas Boss of London is famous for its rounded-action game guns.
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Model Nº 2 Round Action
Standard Features
• Side by Side hammerless sidelock shotgun.
• Forged steel action with double locking mechanism and gas vents.
• Hardened steel intercepting safety sears.
• Gold lined cocking indicators.
• Double trigger with hinged front trigger.
• Optional selective or non-selective single trigger.
• Chopper lump steel barrels.
• Concave Rib.
• Straight hand, finely chequered oil finished walnut stock.
• English scroll engraving.
• Initial Oval.
• Automatic Safety.
• Available with colour hardened or old silver finish.
• 12, 16, 20, 28 & .410 bore.
• 28" barrels, with other barrel lengths to order.
• Approximate weight in 12 bore 63 / 4 lbs .