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Aya No. 2 ''Guldmann Ambassador'' Sidelock Double Ejectorgun

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Aya No. 2 ''Guldmann Ambassador'' Sidelock Double Ejectorgun
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serial #397533, 12 ga (2 3/4''), 28'' barrels choked improved cylinder and modified with bright bores showing a handful of scattered light dings, more prominent in the right bore. The barrels retain about 97-98% professionally reapplied blue, appearing stronger under ambient light, with streaks toning to gray under bright light, some light handling marks on the underside nearer the muzzles, and some previous minor abrasions and spots of pinprick pitting beneath the finish; some light verdigris is forming at the edge of the rib, near the breech, and the breech face and underbites show light oxidation staining. The frame retains about 75-80% vibrant case-hardened colors, the underside largely toned to a silvery case-hardened patina with strong color around and just ahead of the trigger, the edges of the fences and the tip of the upper tang toned to a similar silvery patina, and is factory embellished with lovely foliate scroll engraving providing about 98% coverage, the hinge pins engrave with an attractive floral motif. The triggerguard shows strong blue with silvering on the edges and at the base of the long tang, the lever silvering at its tip, and the watertable shows areas of oxidation staining. The checkered straight grip walnut stock and splinter-style forend are in very good condition with two easily missed short, hairline cracks behind the upper tang, a few light dings and some scattered light handling marks, and some light depressions in the checkering. The stock features drop points, an unengraved oval monogram plate on the toeline, and is fit with a thick grooved buttplate giving an about 15 5/8'' length of pull with drops of 1 5/8'' and 2 5/8''. The forend and barrels are numbered to the gun, and the left barrel is neatly inscribed ''GULDMANN AMBASSADOR''. The shotgun locks up tight with the right barrel just a hair off-face, a bare sliver of light visible between the breech and standing breech, with the lever coming to rest at center and features an automatic safety, double triggers, robust ejectors, bushed firing pins, cocking indicators, hand-detachable locks, and is sighted with a lone steel bead. A beautiful Spanish double from Aguirre & Aranzabal. (14B11621-148) {MODERN} (1500/2500)