AYA Matador 10 Gauge 3.5" Magnum Side-by-Side, 32" Full/Full, Greener Crossbolt, Color Case-Hardened Receiver
This AYA Matador is a 10 gauge, 3.5" Magnum side-by-side built in Spain and imported by Firearms International Corp., Washington DC. It features 32" blued steel barrels with a solid matted rib, fixed Full/Full chokes per stampings, and a color case-hardened receiver. A Greener-style crossbolt with rib extension, double triggers, and a splinter forend with Anson push-button latch round out a classic, robust configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: Some mild wear and use. The top-lever is very stiff. The barrel fit is tight with good life in the locking lug. The firing pins look great and are properly timed.
What’s Included
- AYA Matador 10 gauge side-by-side shotgun
Chambered for 3.5" Magnum 10 gauge, this Matador uses 32" blued steel barrels with a solid matted rib and a single front bead; no mid-bead was observed. Based on stampings, the barrels are fixed Full/Full choked; for exact constrictions, use a micrometer.
The action is a hammerless boxlock with a Greener-style crossbolt and rib extension for secure lock-up. It has double triggers, a manual tang safety, and internal hammers, with a 2-round capacity.
The walnut stock set includes a splinter forend with an Anson push-button latch and checkering for positive control. It has a checkered walnut pistol grip with a neutral grip orientation, right-hand cast-off, and a ventilated recoil pad. Length of pull is 13.5 inches.
Finish details include a color case-hardened receiver and blued barrels. Spanish proof marks are present on the watertable and barrel flats, and the gun bears the FIREARMS INTERNATIONAL CORP – WASHINGTON DC import stamp. Country of origin is Spain.