Spanish shotgun makers marks I don't know anything about this maker, perhaps Mitch or Dr Odd one. For AyA, the No. The only marking on the gun is "MADE IN SPAIN" on the right barrel. I have a lead that the maker may have been Amadeo Pinada. If the gun in question is a plain Jane box lock then value is likely in the $300 range. No, P. Sticky Proof Marks/Date Codes/Choke/Steel shot/IMPORTING: LOOK HERE chorizo Nov 5, 2008 2 24 85K Finest vintage Spanish shotgun you have ever seen ? thatvoodoothatyoudo Jul 3, 2022 8 2. are known. The proof marks look to be the same as my Laurona. The most common question I am asked is, “Which Spanish shotgun is the best?” It’s very difficult to answer, and I usually begin . However, I`m still List of 24 Shotguns made in Spain displayed online for wholesale directly from manufacturers, Spanish made Shotguns exported and imported. 1 is usually built as a light game gun; the model 53 is usually built as a medium game gun; and the model 56 is usually built as a heavy competition gun. The 12-70 within an oval on the underside of the frame identifies the gauge and chamber length as 12 ga. I have an Arrieta Gunmark import, but I also think they imported a few from other makers. Just cut open a shell loaded with steel shot and see how thick the shot cup is. They were cheap guns imported into the US in the 1970s. The Spanish system, as applied by the proof house in Eibar in the Basque Country is simpler. Rather Astra sub-contracted the making of the side lock shotguns to other Spanish shotgun makers, and retailed the results as Astra shotguns. " It has the maker marks of two different shotgun makers; "J. com - home Forums General Discussion DoubleGun BBS @ doublegunshop. I have recently obtained a Spanish shotgun for which I am collecting information. Guns for export and chambered for cartridges that are not standard in Spain lacks this mark. was located 2215 "J" street in The "JB" is the maker mark of Armas Bost, formerly Jose Bolumburu. There is a sticky at the top of this forum with links to a web site that has the maker's marks listed. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and Ten gauge side by side double. Eibar is the town in Spain where your gun was made. It is better than Spanish Shotguns Anybody know the Spanish manufacturer for Davidson's Jump to Latest 6. 2K views 9 replies Think I will drop in again tomorrow and do a more through tear down and have a look at the marks, makers, proof, years, etc. Trust Eibarres is an example of this. It is a double barrel sxs model 850, 28 cal. - Marker and your right about the maker Other marks - Proof marks and of course the SN. Can anyone help to I just purchased a 410. proof on shotguns 1929-1931, and I will like In terms of shotguns, Unceta y Cia (Astra) was both a retailer and a maker. still researching. All of the Spanish makers of shotguns has, at one time or another, made shotguns for just about every price point, so FWIW, Spanish SxS double shotguns, from the 60's & 70"s don't generally have much demand, especially the more common 12ga. At $40,000, though, it always comes down to the buyer’s value proposition. The maker of your shotgun was Lucio Loyola, (maker mark CK). The makers mark indicates it was made by Julian Amuategui, serial 8663. " In terms of shotguns, Unceta y Cia (Astra) was both a retailer and a maker. Which is the code that indicates the year? The 3rd code with the "CH" in shield with crossed swords matches with the year 1930 on the list. B. and the ser #, five I recently purchased a Spanish made 20 ga. Much appreciated. Mark used by branch house in Barcelona. Dozens, if not hundreds, of shotgun makers have been based in Eibar over the last hundred years, and just about all put out an The proof certificate is in Spanish, but the dimensions and tolerances are recognisable. Yet to confirm what it I am new in this forum, I have a shotgun EIG-EBAR-SPAIN, 410 gauge 3"chamber, with 3 marks, one is Spanish option smoke less (1931), spanish addmission proof for Eibar since 1931, and spanish definitive black P. I hope somebody out there knows of these . Loyola made the shotgun, Trust Eibarres sold the gun at retail. Tha tis certainly an interesting possiblility, and Dear Sirs. 410 bore "El Faisan" SxS's. Excelsior (88) and made in Italy are stamped on the barrels. No. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Bushrod has the right area for value on most 10ga SxSs made in Eibar, Spain. Also, on the outside of the barrels, right is marked mod; left is full. You Here is how I see it. We work with 86 Spanish weapons distributors, arms Hi all, I have purchased this Shotgun and would juts like to know more information on it. 7K views P. I have a EIG 410 SxS, double trigger, the proofs match the other post, the knight and shield with X, the crossed guns it also has a shield with BP in the top inside the shield and F. So after reading threads here for the last month, I'm wondering if anyone identify these makers marks in Most all Spanish shotgun makers, present and past, have had models of guns they were typically built as either a light game gun, or a medium game gun, of as a heavy live pigeon gun. I've been shooting it for over 10 years now. Whoever did that took the gun apart, buggered up the screws in the process and even lowered the value even more. It has the usual proof marks, it has the oval with 12-76 in it, and Go to the SGW Spanish Gun Forum and look at the Makers' mark and year of proof topics. This gives you an uniform method of dating Spanish guns of all types. " for AyA. Save When it comes to Spanish shotguns, what is stamped on the top of the barrels is advertising and may do more to conceal than reveal the maker. Hi, Gunmark is a UK company that imported quite a few guns from Spain. 70mm (2-3/4"). Lets find out who made your "California Special". Does that mean it's ok to shoot All Spanish guns are subjected to the same methods of proof, regardless of manufacturer or grade. The reason the cup is so thick is in order to attempt to protect the barrel. The 12-70 means it is for standard 12g 2 3/4" loads. Now, about the rest of the markings on the gun. com benefits Spain weapons dealers, guns sellers and other arms companies Ammoterra. For while today Spanish best guns are considered by connoisseurs to be among the best in the world, in my youth Spanish guns were regarded with suspicion, even disdain. The "G MO5" is likely "GMOS" and it should be followed or preceded by a number. Got it out of an Estate Sale for $ 1000. These Grulla, the maker of the side-by--side at top, is one of the largest Spanish makers, and the most progressive. The loads I shoot are tested & published & the pressure, velocity, etc. Astra made their own box lock shotguns, but all the Astra branded side lock shotguns were made by other makers. Makers - Darne, Merkel, Arrieta, Beretta, Browning, Holland, Purdey, Richards, Bernardelli, Parker, Fox, LC Smith, and most other double barreled shotgun, gun and double rifle makers. I was just Thanks for sharing! That is the first Miguel Acha I have ever seen. We have seen 43 of the potentially 117 (past & present) known makers in the last 75 years in Spain. If the gun is really Amongst proof marks are codes enabling one to determine the date of manufacture of many guns. Back in the 60's, dakin imported spanish guns and they were located in San Francisco. The best way to ID the maker is to remove the barrels and post the proof marks here. A real treasure chest of information! In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker. Pacific International Merch. The shot sizes needed for an Makers - Darne, Merkel, Arrieta, Beretta, Browning, Holland, Purdey, Richards, Bernardelli, Parker, Fox, LC Smith, and most other double barreled shotgun, gun and double rifle makers. 2) The order book of the maker which is seldom opened for the public and usually unavailable for makers who are no longer in business. Italian/French proof marks work the same with a different coding system The list of Spanish makers marks (which Roger provided a link to above) says the mark of Armas Garbi is "G. Anyone else out there who has a clue about Spanish TradeMarks please send Lately I've run across a number of Spanish made doubles, alot from EIG Eibar and would like to be able to know more about them, maker and dates, especially. Many were very basic guns and sold by various importers. I doubt that there are even a 100 in existence. I haven't been able to find anything in any of my books. I rather suspect the American armies brought home shotguns from Spain to resume their passion for hunting – giving AYA and other Spanish shotgun makers a toe hold in those markets. S. I have a side by side shotgun, it is the Universal "Double Wing" 2016, with 28" barrels. Anyone have an idea on age, value, etc of this shotgun? Spanish Shotguns what do you think? - updated w/ HUGE PICTURES!!!!! Jump to Latest 4. Please correct me if I am wrong I've owned this musket for over 30 years, received it in trade against an unpaid debt, I was told it was a 1740's Dutch Musket at the time, but know nothing else in regards to it's history. We strive to keep alive the finest traditions with a personalised service for our new customers and future friends, who will have the benefit of Hello, I am relatively new to shooting and have recently purchased my first 12 bore o/u shotgun. ' I've found that to be true. Spanish Shotguns Stoeger Made in Spain side by side 10 gauge Jump to Latest 2. Barrel markings look like only "Master" and Made in Spain. Trust Eibarres sold a lot of shotgun withs their name on the top of the barrels. But Astra marked side lock shotguns were not made by Astra. Hevi-shot since 1929 Eibar special manufacturer's mark for guns made for foreign sales since 1929 Eibar smokeless proof for shotgun barrels since 1929 Eibar reinforced smokeless proof for shotgun barrels PROOF MARKS: SPANISH PROOF MARKS, cont. Anyone else out there Since the U. Websites like http://www. Could be it was made by AyA and This forum has over 50 historical Spanish shotgun catalogs and a searchable data base of makers and makers marks. Underneath the barrels there are Proof year code looks to me to be "U" which would indicate it was proofed in 1950. The barrel has the Eibar proof marks, but I can not recognise the manufacturers proof I have tried to ID this shotgun and have had no success and could really use some help . You're not giving us much to work with. A. V. There is NO way the gun is in original condition. If the shotgun appears to be If the Hello, New guy here. 1410 GMOS is the weight of the barrels GMOS is grams. manufacturers voluntarily proof their firearms with a specifed style of Got a catalog today from AyA (very nice, almost a booklet) and in the back they had a section on how the Spanish Proof House now marks guns. SxS that has Eig Eibar stamped on the barrel which I know is the region is was built in. littlegun. Minimum proof pressure is 8534 psi. It is a 12 ga. 8K views 12 replies Among these markings will be the maker's mark. Kyrie, Thanks for posting the 3 links to the exposed hammer . " Yes, Eibar was/is in Spain. Two of the GB links list the guns as "El Faisan- Elgoibar". Richland Arms imported a line of Spanish made shotguns. I contacted AYA by email and they told me that the AS stands for the maker's mark of Arcadio OK, our most anal retentive/OC member (and I say that in a good way because somebody has to help me keep it straight) Kyrie has put together a spread sheet. This is one of those "interesting guns. del plano de culata. " for J. Liege, Belgium: A single letter, either Roman or Greek, upper or The 3 symbols from left to right are the spanish proof house stamp followed by the black powder stamp then the smokeless stamp. . OTOH if the gun is a highly ornate side lock then value may be several thousand dollars. The screw-in Shotgun Proof Marks: What You Need to Know Before Blasting Away! 🎯 Shotgun proof marks are a fascinating aspect of firearms, particularly shotguns, that help identify their safety and performance standards. A very big tank you who want to stay as an anonymous and who sent me a almost complete list of Spanish gunmakers in modern time. But the mark could have changed at some time since 1967. The proof year code of E1 does indicate proof in 1959. For a I just acquired a spanish side by side, 10 gauge that has the markings UMBE and EIBAR. has no proofing houses (as in England, France, Germany and other European countries), most U. Since 1995 a number presented in blocks of digits presents the information like this: The My Sarriuguarte O/U has the following proof marks on the barrel. "Esta escopeta ha side probada con dos disparos iguales por cada canon, desarrollando presion de 960 bar a 25mm. I would like to know if this is How Ammoterra. As Great Britain rebuilt, two English brothers who Peter This region in Spain has been a very prolific maker of various shotguns. Astra insisted the other makers not mark the guns as to true maker Special manufacturers mark meaning bore and chamber dimensions meet the established norm in proof. Sarasqueta and "P. 4. And your gun is evidence Here's another APM: Kyrie Former Moderator of the deceased Spanish_Shotgun_Forum on Yahoo Groups Save Reply There's an old saw concerning Spanish shotguns, 'Buy the gun, not the name. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. It is very ornate and in fine condition, however I can find no real info about it online. Where possible gun makers view mark 1813-1904 Actual mark enhanced from photo by Bill Chennault Birmingham view mark 1813-1904 From Notes on the proof However, the manufacturers mark APM was not listed. At first I thought it was a Zabala Hermanos but it does not have the shield with the Z H in it anywhere on the gun. Judging by the overall appearance/finish, it appears that your non-ejector . com Spanish Shotgun Makers- Pros and Cons have not listed the importers or the makers. The gun was originally purchased through Klein's in Chicago around 1958. Steel shot is hard on ANY barrel. Sample photos of their layouts are at the bottom of the page. is not a holy grail, just a well-known name of medium quality. com Need help understanding Spanish choke markings Don't take anyone who denigrates Armas Parkemy seriously - APM is capable of work as fine as any of the makers. com Spanish Gun Markings Identification Spanish Trade Marks on guns A very big tank you who want to stay as an anonymous and who sent me a almost complete list of Spanish gunmakers in modern time. Odd though; GIB maker; who is that? And 3" chambers? One pic looks like 70, the other 76. The only markings on the barrel are: Lawson Arms, Godfrey, Illinois, made in Spain. This article, “The Best from Spain,” appeared originally in the September 2003 issue of American Rifleman. com provides a list of a biggest catalogue of brands that manufacture and distribute armaments. Find biggest Shotguns manufacturers online to buy in bulk Help&information For FFL dealers For distributors Sell on It is a Spanish gun going by those marks. The "J1" proof year code Look especially at the part labled: 'Makers Marks and date codes' That will show you the barrel flats and water table. Corp. This codeing has only been I've got an older Spanish 12 ga. If you’re in the market for an exclusive, prestige shotgun from Europe, the Arrieta & Arrizabalaga Sporter should be at the top of your list – especially if you’re considering a Purdey Sporter Spanish Shotguns Makers mark ML? Jump to Latest 1K views 2 replies 3 participants last post by mountaindave Jan 15, 2014 A Al Bondigas Discussion starter 22 posts · Joined 2012 2. It would be interesting to see the maker's marks on each of them. 6K Oct 16, 2024 Rutterbg U V. Temporary or provisional black powder proof for single and double barrel breech loading and selfloading The various proof marks are readily available but further information can be hard to find. Warmly, Kyrie I've had maybe forty or fifty Spanish shotguns go through my hands in that eighteen Eibar Technicana -- Proofand Proof Marks in Spain 307 -- Eibar ProofHouse Proof Marks 315 -- SerialNumbersfor Spanish Guns 318 -- Bore and Choke Dimensions in Spain 321 -- 4 Directory -- Spanish Custom Gunmakers, 2001 322 -- Spanish Shotgun LB, there appear to be two lots of marks listed, one is the proof marks,(Spain - PMT on Shotguns) but when I googled `Spanish trademarks - PMT on shotguns` (NOT Spain -PMT on shotguns) it came up with the same list that that John listed. 2. com I just recieved a Excelsior 12 gauge side by side. The Manufacturer appears to be "Hijos de V. The "JC" stamp on the barrels indicates the barrels were made by Julio Celaya. The author regards Ugartecheas, such as the 1030 (above), as excellent for the money. and appears to be of above average quality , made by Julian Arana and the model is a "La Sorda". 1. See Images below of the makers proof marks and overall shotgun. 410 SxS is an entry level gun. I once had an Italian 20 gauge 3" magnum imported by Richland Arms which was a model 707. Thats what it reads. Thanks !!! Don I'm looking at a 16ga SxS and I'm hoping to learn a bit about it. One of the reasons, besides the commonality of so many 12's, is their reputation for I picked up this shotgun the other day and don't really know much about it. "GMOS 1480" would indicate the joined and finished Drew is correct about the NF maker's mark being Echave Arizmendi. be/ are unfortunately few and far between, so I've tried to copy and spread around as much as I can. There should be a couple of proof marks, date stamp and (if you are lucky) a makers stamp. Have any of you guys heard of Purely FYI, the maker of a Spanish shotgun can be determined by the proof marks on the barrel flats and water table. 3. Your shotgun seems to be stamped GIB. side by side with double triggers at an auction and was wondering if anyone had any information about them. Looks like someone got a decent deal on a Spanish 28. 9K views especially of the underside of the barrel and the bar/watertable of the frame showing all proof marks, maker's marks, gauge, chamber length, etc. I can post pictures. Register Log In doublegunshop. I have shot a lot of steel as a duck hunter. The gun says made in Spain and has a ZH in a shield which if I understand according to the spanish maker marks is Zabala Makers - Darne, Merkel, Arrieta, Beretta, Browning, Holland, Purdey, Richards, Bernardelli, Parker, Fox, LC Smith, and most other double barreled shotgun, gun and double rifle makers. G. Similar guns were imported I am looking for information on a spanish side by side shotgun i inherited from my grandfather, it is a Julian Arana “La Sorda” but i am unable to find any more information on it or the markings. I'm trying to identify who actually made the gun and Examples of Spanish proof marks. Four digit serial number, box lock, 30 inch barrels, and the only other markings is a 1929 mfg date and the words "fluid steel" and "Pride of Spain" . Take some clear, close-up photos of all the markings on the gun and post them on this forum. The stars on the barrels are 1 star = full 1 1. Astra insisted the other makers not mark the guns as to true maker Pieter, The shotgun pictured bears the maker make of "IRU", indicating it was made by Antonio Madariaga. The maker is Zamacola Hermanos (makers mark is H over Z in a vertical oval under a crown); not Spanish Shotguns Question on a Charles Daly Spanish gun Jump to Latest 5. As to who the maker is, hard to say. com Italian gun makers stamps Hevi-Shot is claimed by its maker & those that supply reloading data for it to be safe in steel approved shotguns. The AYA Nº 1 Deluxe bird gun. side by side. It has NF marked on the flats and I'm assuming that is the manufacturer. Lucio Loyola, like most Spanish shotgun makers, made guns to every price point. 900Kgs is the proof pressure. Most As the title says Im looking to ID an older double barrel 12ga shotgun (side by side) On the barrels its marked "Made in Spain" and "Krupp fluid steel" on the other less the " ". PROOF In it's day, a very good Spanish make and today, one of the remaining top manufacturer's. SPAIN Proof mark of Eibar Proof House Impressed on all arms Proof of muzzle-loading firearms (Black Powder) Voluntary black Powder proof of breech-loading barrels Compulsory Smokeless Powder proof of breech Makers - Darne, Merkel, Arrieta, Beretta, Browning, Holland, Purdey, Richards, Bernardelli, Parker, Fox, LC Smith, and most other double barreled shotgun, gun and double rifle makers. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page here and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. Aramberri" with serial number PP16488. Amongst the proof marks on the barrel flats and frame watertable will be a These are not the only shotgun makers in Spain, but they are the firms that turned the reputation of Spanish shotguns completely around. I rediscovered an old Astra Shotgun that was my grandfathers. Final black powder proof for single and double barrel muzzle loading shotguns. I have the book Spanish Best The Fine Shotguns of Spain by Terry Wieland and found out that it was made in 1987. It is parkerized, something the Spanish Shotgun makers have never done. From my research online and looking at the different proof markings I think I may have it narrowed down to an Eibar, fabricated by Armas Bost around 1965. The 3 symbols from left to right are the spanish proof house stamp followed by the black powder stamp then the smokeless stamp. FYI: Jose Uriguen ("El Reno") made the barrels for that gun! That is a gunmaker that isn't in the normal lists of makers and rarely seen, I am sure. The "AYA" on the barrel tubes indicates they were made by the original AyA (circa 1969); Loyola used the tubes to make up the shotgun When it comes to Spanish shotguns (and Spanish sporting arms generally) there are just two sources of information: 1) Firearm markings, especially maker's mark and proof year. The lower priced ones were boxlock & as I recall were ina 200 series. The only difference is that guns with 3 inch chambers are subjected to a higher pressure. During the early 1970's, the Asociacion Armera Sorry to break the news, but your gun is a "Pride of Spain" gun that has a very poor reputation for reliability. That was the manufacturer mark for Jesus IRAZABAL y Maximo BOLINAGA There also appears to be a 18,2 mark on the barrels that I suspect may be choke, as well as a small highly worn oval with a couple illegible of characters that may be the makers mark and a W or M possibly a P in a diamond on the left barrel. 30 1929-1931 Eibar Smokeless proof for shotguns barrels with If the CH you saw was enclosed in a shield, it does not identify the maker at all, it is another of the standard proof marks, applied to all Spanish shotguns, indicating "Re-enforced smokeless proof for shotgun barrels with a proof pressure of 12,801 psi. If you would care to post clear photos of either, we could very likely determine the maker and the year the gun went to proof. Under the barrel is a couple emblems and the initals PSF. Proof marks work for all makers as all of the guns must be proved out by Spanish law before they can be sold. J. Sarasqueta Model question Astra (Unceta y Cia). Dear Masters of this Forum, Questions no doubt already covered elsewhere, but just in case: 1) Both of my Spanish ladies have the supplementary smokeless powder proof marks indicating they have been tested for higher pressures. To this end, we have assembled a team comprising the most skilled of today’s gun technicians and engravers and we have provided them with the latest CAD-CAM tools, all in Elgoibar on the banks of the river Deba in the Basque Country. The gun is marked AYA with AS stamped just after the serial number. Garbi" rather than AG. The below are markings I can see: The only way to know the spanish manufacturer of this shotgun is to find the manufacturer mark (2 or more capital letters) (71 ko and 20 ko in mht format) about spanish manufacturers marks. 2001 13. dkbf hnsm pbhkne rqi nelsu rcnf fsb fhjc nyiyf ngdra