Guys,

I am glad I found this thread. I too have just started thinking about an AYA shotgun. They certainly are beautiful.

Looking in the 24th edition of "Blue book of gun values" I see that the no. 2 goes for $3050 for one in 100% condition, and then drops to $1400 for one in 98% condition. This seems odd to me. What's up with that?

I want a functional shotgun for quail. I'm trying to decide between a new gun like the AYA or an older English or American shottie.

Seems to me that the older ones would hold their value better.

Most of the Parkers that I have seen have longer barrels and are of the full choke variety. Don't seem "Quailish" to me.

What do you guys think? Keep in mind the functionality of the gun.

Armbar.