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Model “Imperial”
T
he “Imperial” is AYA’s first new model since the launch of the Nº 1 “de Luxe”:
another step in AYA’s quest for a perfect sidelock. Only the finest and most
experienced craftsmen will work on the ‘Imperial’ to ensure the very highest level of
quality. The base for the “Imperial” is the Nº 1 sidelock action, but AYA have taken it to
another level of refinement to bring it closer still to gunmaking perfection; self-opening
action as standard, exquisite hand picked engraving, bone charcoal case hardening and
exhibition quality walnut all feature on this elegant shotgun. But the “Imperial” is not
just a beautifully finished shotgun; extra time is put into every working aspect of this
gun to make sure the trigger pulls are that bit crisper, the closing is even smoother, the
handling feels a touch more lively. This masterpiece has not been made to a price, but
to a level of finish which is unmatched in Spanish gunmaking.
Standard Features
• Side by Side hammerless sidelock shotgun.
• Forged steel action with double locking
mechanism and gas vents.
• Hardened steel intercepting safety sears.
• Gold washed internal lock parts.
• Gold lined cocking indicators.
• Double trigger with hinged front trigger.
• Optional selective or non-selective single
trigger.
• Chopper lump chrome nickel steel barrels.
• Concave Rib.
• Straight hand, finely chequered oil finished
highly figured walnut stock.
• Best English bold foliate 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.
• Special grade walnut stock.
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Features which set this model apart include
• Self-opening action.
• Locking screws fitted throughout internally.
• Bone charcoal case hardening.
• Hand detachable pin with locking stud.
• Finest hand picked engraving.
• Exhibition quality walnut.
• Diamond chequering.
• Locked hinge pin.