Spanish shotgun makers marks I was excited about finding this. OB It is a Spanish gun going by those marks. HZ. Nestled in the Basque Country of northern Spain lies the picturesque town of Eibar, renowned for its rich heritage in shotgun manufacturing. Shotguns. The X within a shield with a knight's helm above is the mark of the Eibar Proof House. Rather Astra sub-contracted the making of the side lock shotguns to other Spanish shotgun makers, and retailed the results as Astra shotguns. A tour through the Spanish Gunmakers that exist today or that has disappeared in the last 10 years. Anyone else out there who has a clue about Spanish TradeMarks please send me an email of what you know. L. Rough guess again?. I was so impressed with a pair of GRULLA guns belonging to a spanish friend, that I ordered a pair for my son, and one for me. the maker based on the apparent maker's trade mark of a tall letter "C" superimposed on the letter "G". proof marks what is the normal proof pressure for Former Moderator of the deceased Spanish_Shotgun_Forum on Yahoo and made by other firms ,ITS not a lasorda that was the trade name for Julian Arena another low to mid range spainish maker his guns have a totally different look and style i have two of them a boxlock I'm pretty sure that on many foreign shotguns, the choke is indicated by a stamping on the bottom of the barrel. Spanish Manufacturer Markings. ppd1107 #515005 05/31/18 08:59 PM. I found a reference to a Spanish maker named Miguel Larranaga (note the spelling - g, not c), but no info about him. it is the Mark of a Spanish Shot-gun maker by the name of Spanish shot guns have a makers coding system. There is NO way the gun is in original condition. Is it possible to tell the maker from the Spanish proof marks? Here is some more info on Spanish gun makers generally. But I am making progress and am pleased to say that I have discovered the maker of this shotgun and age. Antaris' book has a section on Astra shotguns. There were quite a few manufacturers in the past. Join Community Grow Your You should be able to verify the maker and year of manufacture by the maker's mark and date code stamped on the watertable of the frame. don't have to be proofed at all. The below are markings I can see: Other markings are BUL 13523 12-76 - 12 Gauge and 76mm chamber (3") it has a table of Spanish maker's marks. Pacific International Merch. Ask the seller for a good photo of the stamps. These small engraved symbols or stamps found on shotgun barrels provide essential information about the gun's manufacturing and quality control process. 9K views Among these markings will be the maker's mark. " Zamacola Hermanos, like just about all of the artisanal Spanish shotguns makers, That is in the right neighborhood for a 12 ga SxS with 2 3/4" chambers, 28 inches. When you buy a box of cartridges, always read the manufacturer’s data Take a look at the sticky at the topic of the Spanish Shotguns forum. A real treasure chest of information! toggle menu Categories Recent Discussions. This does not appear on the proofmark "stickie". “Trust Eibarres”, “El Trust”, “El Trust Eibarres “, etc. Can somebody confirm (or not) this, or give me a good reference to decoding the This article, “The Best from Spain,” appeared originally in the September 2003 issue of American Rifleman. A clear, close-up photo of the frame watertable should show a maker's mark telling us I had a Silver II and it was made by Felix Sarasqueta. A look into the history, models, and availability of the Spanish handmade AYA shotguns. Follow us . FWIW, Spanish SxS double shotguns, from the 60's & 70"s don't generally have much demand, especially the more common 12ga. AMR =was maker's mark of Anchu S. by Stefano Fausti (Models It has XVIII in addition, It also has some other Makers marks such as this ABP or as near as I can figure. Which was a used by them as a proof mark for single barreled, smooth bore, breech loading firearms. The List: LARM, Armas GARBI, Grulla, Arrieta, Armas Ignacio Zubillaga, Kemen, AYA, Armas Parkemy, Norica, Cometa, Ardesa, Bergara, MAXAM, Gamo, Arrizabalaga, Zabala Hermanos, Ugartehea, Lanber. 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. The only marking on the gun is "MADE IN SPAIN" on the right barrel. The "83" is a control number used during assembly. " marking on the very underside of the lumps. 1 in front of the * and 18. Subcategories. here is what i have on the gun so far just from the markings on it. The name on the gun is definatively A. 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. Now, about the rest of the markings on the gun. G. Come the Second World War, Spain had declared neutrality. Enjoy! To Become a Channel Member and give us your Dear Sirs. Discussion Starter · #1 · Mar 17, 2007. Forward your photos to the Gardone Proof House ( info@bancoprova. The shot sizes needed for an Second proof mark: Crossed rifles a with 2. Hevi-Shot is claimed by its maker & those that supply reloading data for it to be safe in steel approved shotguns. Zabala's mark/logo is the letters ZH within an oval or a shield. This is one of those "interesting guns. The manufacturer mark is a H over a Z in an oval with a Thank you for visiting our on-line listing of manufacturers identifying marks, referred to more commonly as "Proof Marks", "Arsenal" or "Inspector Marks". GARRUCHA Tradename on double-barrel pistols made by Amadeo Rossi of The Arana Family have been involved in the gun trade in and around Eibar for many years, with a Francisco Arana listed as a gunmaker in 1798, and Esteban listed in the gun trade in 1887 with his brother Victor My Sarriuguarte O/U has the following proof marks on the barrel. One of the reasons, besides the commonality of so many 12's, is their reputation for spotty heat-treating of internal parts (if at all), deserved or not, and the unobtainium of spare parts, like firing pins, etc. Spanish actions, English names: E. "Hermanos" is Spanish for "brothers. Similar guns were imported and sold in the States during the 1960's and 70's in the $200. it) and enquire if they can I. " for J. i. Most fall into the middle range, and are serviceable, and often pretty tools. With an unparalleled expertise, Eibar has become synonymous with precision, i have a old double barrel spanish made shotgun i am trying to find any kind of information i can on it. Armas Bost (founded by Jose Bolumburu; maker's mark 'JB' Fifth proof mark: K1. McLean Most double shotguns represented here. The lower priced ones were boxlock & as I recall were ina 200 series. J. Request. For FFL dealers; For distributors; For Shotgun Ammunition. 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. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Spanish Shotguns. stocks have handling marks and bruises. SPAIN Proof mark of Eibar Proof House Impressed on all arms Proof of muzzle-loading firearms (Black Powder) Gun Barrel Proof Marks. 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. " for AyA. For AyA, the No. Markings on gun barrels and other gun components that indicate the level of pressure, calibre and standards that a weapon is fit for in service. The only way to be reasonably sure of who made a Spanish shotgun is to find the marker mark on barrel flats/water table. Much appreciated. smokeless breech loading smoothbore Fourth proof mark: Circled JB. Most are black silhouettes, but some of those that have been produced from photographs have a quasi 3 dimensional appearance that In terms of shotguns, Unceta y Cia (Astra) was both a retailer and a maker. Thanks to who ever posted the sticky, top of the forum with those charts. However, I`m still trying to work out what `***s` to a nun is. This codeing has only been Garbi Armas Garbi, shotgun maker located in Eibar, Spain. These marks have all the characteristic appearance of a rectangle, with a small blob at the top rather like a tied up sack of corn. the letters NAC inside a trapezoid is not a proof mark of the Eibar proof house in Spain . It was a very nice gun, plain wood, but the function was just fine. Unknown maker, maker code 'HOR', barrels marked 'Horizon' on top of bbls We have seen 43 of the potentially 117 (past & present) known makers in the last 75 years in Spain. He said the gun was purchased in the early 60's and had a sub $100 purchase price. The list of Spanish makers marks (which Roger provided a link to above) says the mark of Armas Garbi is "G. Go to the SGW Spanish Gun Forum and look at the Makers' mark and year of proof topics. 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. I was under the impression that the * marking on the barrel meant it was a full choke but on closer examination it appears that the barrels have the numbers 18. Its side by side, 12g. Sarasqueta - Eibar and there is the manufacturers mark of a figure holding a disk with the letters "AS", all surrounded by a oval border. New guns will come with a proof card ( Banco de Pruebras) that will list proofing and date of proof with chokes as shot. If you would care to post clear photos of either, we could very likely determine the maker and the year the by Mark Boone. 1410 GMOS is the weight of the barrels GMOS is grams. e. This category has only the following subcategory. For Francisco Arizaga (and his predecessor, José Arizaga) is "EX". Since the U. 6 is also stamped on the left barrel. I Hey guys, trying to determine what chokes my Pedersen Custom 1500 has. Armas Ugartechea is a Basque Spanish manufacturer of guns and rifles located in Eibar, is a privately held Spanish firearms manufacturing company. Remove the forearm and separate the barrels from the frame. 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. Approximately 200 - 300 such side locks were purchased by Astra and retailed yearly. Three inch chambers is more an American thing than a Spanish one. I don't know anything about this maker, So after reading threads here for the last month, I'm wondering if anyone identify these makers marks in the attached pictures (yes, I know, not the greatest). Here is your proof year code: The "923" isn't a serial The "X" mark with the knight's head is the Eibar proof house mark. PROOF MARKS, cont. 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. That's not very informative as "Fabrica De Armas of Eibar" means just "arms maker in Eibar". so if anyone can lead me in the right direction i would greatly appreicate it. Most of the Spanish shotgun we have seen here in the States are inexpensive guns, ordered by small retailers, hardware stores, and the like. The length of the SXS barrels is 26 inches and the shotgun has double triggers. Thanks in advance, Bill . The most common question I am asked is, “Which Spanish shotgun is the best?” It’s very difficult to answer, and I usually begin The N2 date code indicates that the subject Spanish SxS would have been imported by the resurrected firm prior to it's acquisition by Marlin. There is a Davidson 63B 20 gauge up on Gun Broker right now (GB # 529886637), Described by the seller as "Spanish made shotgun by Fabrica De Armas of Eibar ". 30 Spanish Trade Marks on guns. on the top of the barrels were actually made by Gregorio San Martin, as evidenced by San Martin's maker mark (GSM) on the barrel flats and water table. The proof marks shown below will assist in determining nationality of manufacturers when no other markings are evident. I had no problems with it at all. 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. There is a sticky at the top of this forum with links to a web site that has the maker's marks listed. I have an Arrieta Gunmark import, but I also think they imported a few from other makers. com Collectable Firearms Forums Modern, antique and collectable firearms, questions answered, gun & militaria related items. I picked up a decent nick side by side shotgun off a fella who is giving up his cert last week but have no idea of the maker. Trust Eibarres was (and remains) a well-known Ammunition maker in Spain. 4. Markings on topside of right side barrel is: Ugartechea Firar made in Spain Markings on topside of left side barrel is: Made expressly for American Import Co. Any help would be appreciated. Guns for export and chambered for cartridges that are not standard in Spain lacks this mark. (maybe tell me that too!) I want to know what the markings mean on the gun. Lets find out who made your "California Special". Type of company: Trading company (dealer The year of Proof code is probably stamped on the barrel flats, or just in front on the barrel itself. The HZ in an oval is the mark of Zamacola Hermanos, a 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. " It has the maker marks of two different shotgun makers; "J. Fjestad. Proof marks work for all makers as all of the guns must be proved out by Spanish law before they can be sold. The maker code 'AS', to the best of my knowledge, was owned and used by Adolfo Sarasqueta rather than Arcadio Sarriugarte. The barrel has the Eibar proof marks, but I can not recognise the manufacturers proof mark. by Kentuckycook. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 2 of 2 Posts. It has NF marked on the flats and I'm assuming that is the manufacturer. blow sky high) until 30,000 P. C. Newer Spanish shotguns are better tempered/heat treated for the most part. Jump to 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. It is devoted to the craft manufacturing of fine hunting shotguns and is the heir of a long craftsman tradition that has cleverly incorporated the new technologies in the production of their guns, and, at the same time, keeping its traditional know how. Most double shotguns represented here. Spain also makes guns at several armories throughout Spain, Santa Barbara being the most famous for making Mauser type rifles. FWIW, a few years ago, the Gardone proof house published, " 100 anni di prove" which contains a history of the proof house together with a listing of maker's The maker's mark "FN" tells us that the maker of your shotgun was either Gaspar Arizaga, or Ignacio Arizaga (Ignacio took over the business after Gaspar's retirement). com provides a list of 86 Spanish arms brands and biggest Spain weapon makers together with their full listing of merchandise and contact form. Liege, Belgium: A single letter, either Roman or Greek, upper or lower case, underlined or not. It also has a dog face butt plate and engraving around the top of the barrel Yes, Eibar was/is in Spain. This is acceptable since the gun was proofed in a national proof house after original Invaluable for determining the maker of your Spanish shotgun. Can anyone help to identify the value of the gun and find any information on the maker of this gun? Browse all new and used Shotguns - Spanish for sale and buy with confidence from Guns International. You will be able to see enlarged gun proof marks, stamps, crests and codes and then find the exact name of that proof house or gun maker and city and country where they came from. It's often easy to trace a Spanish gun by the proof marks and manufacturers stampings on the water table and barrel flats. Warmly, Kyrie I've had maybe forty or fifty Spanish shotguns go through my hands in that eighteen months and no 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 John listed. g. G (La Industrial Guipuzcoana) was a retailer of guns made by other gun makers, and may have also produced guns themselves. As for the proof marks I am still somewhat baffled to some of the stamping s, but I have conclude it to be a K1-1965 make. If the gun in question is a plain Jane box lock then value is likely in the $300 range. Barrel markings look like only "Master" and Made in Spain. Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles The question is the shield with star in it. Likes: 393. The drawings vary in style due to differences in the original information. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page here and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. To be imported/exported they would have had to gone thru the Spanish proof house. Bertuzzi Shotgun manufacturer in Gardone V. Or could be it was made by JJ and underwent a major repair at some later date by AyA. NF is usually a proof mark that was associated with the Eibar region of spain. 1 1. Richland Arms imported a line of Spanish made shotguns. I am assuming its a Makers stamp/mark. gorusa made in spain LFS skokte ILL I hope that this can help identify what the maker of my spanish double 10 gauge is, any help would be good. - Marker and your right about the maker Other marks - Proof marks and of course the SN. I have the book Spanish Best The Fine Shotguns of Spain by Terry Wieland and found out that it was made in 1987. You'll see stampings in the form of numbers and symbols. I circled them in differant colours. Former Moderator of the deceased Spanish_Shotgun_Forum on Yahoo Groups That is a gunmaker that isn't in the normal lists of makers and rarely seen, It shows a "J. It is parkerized, something the Spanish Shotgun makers have never done. In general, the CIP goes MAP x 1. I have identified two from info on the web - One appears to be (crossed muskets)1923 Eibar final black powder proof and the other is (a shield with crossed muskets)1929 Eibar admission proof for for gunswith old marks. The first topic on the SGW Spanish Shotgun forum has a cross reference of makers' names and marks, as well as, proof marks and date codes. After Armistice, the English gun trade lay in ruins. BESA Tradename used by B. Sarasqueta and "P. . After 1955 Spanish shotgun makers used a different coding system for their serial numbers. Makers - Darne, Merkel, Arrieta, Beretta, Browning, Holland, Purdey, Richards, Bernardelli, Parker, Fox, LC Smith, and most other double barreled shotgun, gun and double Former Moderator of the deceased Spanish_Shotgun_Forum on Yahoo Groups Mystery O/U with ID as the markings. The maker is Zamacola Hermanos (makers mark is H over Z in a vertical oval under a crown); not to be confused with Zabala Hermanos (ZH in an oval). s. HSimmons; Oct 21, 2024; 7 362 Oct 21, 2024. The Basque gun makers are famous for making shotguns and handguns. The Arana Family have been involved in the gun trade in and around Eibar for many years, with a Francisco Arana listed as a gunmaker in 1798, and Esteban listed in the gun trade in 1887 with his brother Victor awarded a pistol patent in 1895. The "O" - proof indicates that the gun was manufactured in 1944. Without looking at the bbls falts and getting the makers mark, you just can't tell from looking at the gun. was reached, and even then it should fail by twisting out and cutting your hands L. Avancargas (originally A. Nor is it an inspectors mark . Country: Spain. Lucio Loyola, like most Spanish shotgun makers, made guns to every price point. The action flats will be similiary stamped. Bevins, John Custom replica rifle maker in Winston-Salem, Carolina, c. If you break the gun down, you should see the makers mark. As to who the maker is, hard to say. I looked it up on the proof mark "sticky" on this forum and found the makers name. After 1955 they used this designation: The first mark on the inside under the barrels is a shield with two guns crossed forming an X with a knight's helmet is an admission to the proof house mark which this mark was used from mid 1931 and on. Sample photos of their layouts are at the bottom of the page. Take some clear, close-up photos of all the markings on the gun and post them on this forum. The watertable has some obsolete proof marks. The loads I shoot are tested & published & the pressure, velocity, etc. The crossed guns with the number"2" is the final black powder proof at 8818psi. Whoever did that took the gun apart, buggered up the screws in the process and even lowered the value even more. The oval with the "BP" is the final proof for smokless powder. The two letters stamped into the left barrel flat might be a maker's mark - but IDK whose. 4 behind. Hi, Gunmark is a UK company that imported quite a few guns from Spain. I'm not sure about the MOS. Spain depended for long upon the proof of individual armourers, and most Spanish barrels were marked with the stamp of the maker set in a square or oblong block under a crown. Amongst the markings on the barrel flats and frame watertable will be the proof marks, a proof pressure, gauge and chamber length, a maker's mark and a date code. The maker's mark for Florentino Arizaga (trading as Armas Ego) is "JZ". Here is a link to the various Spanish makers (not all of them, but the most important): SPANISH PROOF MARKS PROOF MARKS: SPANISH PROOF MARKS, since 1929 Eibar special manufacturer's mark for guns made since 1929 Eibar reinforced smokeless proof for shotgun barrels PROOF MARKS: SPANISH PROOF MARKS, cont. This mark also shows compliance with both Italian and Belgium size rules. The marking on the gun are as follows: 12/70 - 12ga, 2 3/4" P. Testimonies . I have recently obtained a Spanish shotgun for which I am collecting information. , that a 2 3/4 inch 12 gauge shotgun should be proved at about double that, or 20,000 P. If the gun is really Your gun's proof marks seem to indicate it had a black powder proof, then a proof mark for a gun with older proof marks. Bestigui Hermanos Manufacturers and distributors of revolvers and pistols in Eibar, Spain. Rather Astra contracted with various shotgun makers to supply Astra side lock shotguns made to Astra specification. Judging by the overall appearance/finish, it appears that your non-ejector . J. Churchill now offers a range of guns made in Spain at a fraction of an English gun’s price, including the Regal (top) and the Hercules Now your on your way. I just acquired a spanish side by side, 10 gauge that has the markings UMBE and EIBAR. As with all older shotguns, a checkout by a qualified smith is mandatory before 2. OTOH if the gun is a highly ornate side lock then value may be several thousand dollars. Amongst the proof marks Grulla, the maker of the side-by--side at top, is one of the largest Spanish makers, and the most progressive. Only show this user I'm aware of the use, by the Eibar Proof House, of mark 'NF' surmounted by a crown; and that this symbol dated to the period 1910 - 1924. That mark is not in the standard references on proof marks, but I think it is something related 1 star = full choke crossed cannons = firing proof, should have either a "1" (proof of barrel) or a "2" (final or definitive proof of barreled action) on the crossed rifles The third and fourth proof marks are the marks indicating the first (BP/oval) and second (CH in Shield) supplemental proofs were done. Most of the guns I've seen marked L. These gun makers and proof houses are from Austria, England, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain and many other European countries. The 3 symbols from left to right are the spanish proof house stamp followed by the black powder stamp then the smokeless stamp. Applies primarily to guns made outside the U. San Francisco, Calif. manufacturers identifying marks, more commonly referred to as Proof Marks, Arsenal or Inspector Marks Spanish Proof Marks See credits for information shown on that page. A forum community dedicated to Shotgun owners and enthusiasts including the Remington, Beretta, and Mossberg shotguns brands. It has Made in Spain written on the trigger block section, has some nice engraving and is a double trigger non ejector with 3" chambers and 30" barrels. Amongst proof marks are codes enabling one to determine the date of manufacture of many guns. The Spanish curse, soft internal parts, mean these are best for occasional shooting, not hard core competition. For Spanish shotguns, Arrieta and Pedro Arrizabalaga are two traditional gun manufacturers. H. Astra insisted the other makers not mark the guns as to true maker, and marked them as "UC" (maker's mark of Unceta y Cia). " I'm looking at a 16ga SxS and I'm hoping to learn a bit about it. Purely FYI, the maker of a Spanish shotgun can be determined by the proof marks on the barrel flats and water table. has no proofing houses (as in England, since 1929 Eibar reinforced smokeless proof for shotgun barrels PROOF MARKS: SPANISH PROOF MARKS, cont. The only markings on the barrel are: Lawson Arms, Godfrey, Illinois, made in Spain. It produces several models of double-barreled shotgun. 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. 5 Fine Gun Makers. Ugartechea Spanish Shotguns. And "ML" is Miguel Larranaga and i think this mark is given to lower grade models but im not sure. My PoS mentioned above has "EX" stamped onto the water table near the serial number. Trust Eibarres is an example of this. American Arms imported Spanish shotguns manufactured by Zabala Hermanos, Lanber, and Indesal; Italian shotguns mfg. 3. Not sure of this. Perhaps I`m being thick here. I have a lead that the maker may have been Amadeo Pinada. Aramberri" with serial number PP16488. 1880-90. B. One of the barrels on my Spanish SxS is stamped with two stars, and the other with four. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! The guns are all proofed to Spanish proof marks and on the bottom of the barrels will be numbers like 16. I understand and agree a 'NF' mark has been used by the Eibar Proof House. The Spanish shotgun makers were especially hard hit, with less and less demand for their guns. Most people don't like hearing it, but it is true. With very, xix, 332 p. shotgun made in 1965 Additional markings: Choke 1 1/4, 18. Astra/Star are made in Guernika, for example. The Manufacturer appears to be "Hijos de V. I think this indicates half and full chokes, but I'm not sure. Most or all of the marks you referred to as makers marks are actually proof marks applied by a government proof house when the gun was tested for safety, as required by law. Shotguns and shotgun barrels going to the U. The screw-in chokes are add ons after the fact also. I’d have to assume that a custom-fitted stock coupled with the shotgun’s mechanicals get you a highly competent Spanish clays gun. Back in the days when hunting and live pigeon competitions were common in Spain Trust Eibarres marketed shotguns made by various Spanish shotgun makers under variations of its own name (e. Joined: Feb 2016. Though, usually NF is see with a crown atop. Returning soldiers from both the British and 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. Never seen an import gun without some sort of proof/maker marks. was located 2215 "J" street in Sacramento. Eibar is a city/region in Spain were many guns are produced. U. For a rather inexpensive shotgun, it was pretty well made & never gave any trouble. The only reference I found to Placencia is (a) a town in Belize, and 9b) a town named Soraluze-Placencia de las Armas in the Basque region of Spain, and that region is the center of the Spanish gunmaking industry. D. See Images below of the makers proof marks and overall shotgun. GARRISON Tradename of revolvers made by Hopkins & Allen, c. Its firearms are used worldwide for a variety of sporting and hunting purposes. and the ser #, five In terms of shotguns, Unceta y Cia (Astra) was both a retailer and a maker. ROGER OVER UNDER · Registered. Information courtesy of The Blue Book of Gun Values by S. All four marks have been in use since at least 1931. Armas Ugartechea, founded by Mr. Kyrie BTW, Eibar is a city in the Basque region of Spain and has been a major gunmaking center for 400 years. Aggregate of article pertaining to firearm manufacturers in Spain. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! AYA FINE SHOTGUNS AND RIFLES AYA make double barrelled shotguns in both side-by-side and over-and-under versions, in boxlock and sidelock versions, as well a double rifles, and all models share a common denominator: their I have recently aquired a nice old single barrel shotgun, I think it is Spanish and can find various proof marks on the barrel. After the recent film In Our Veins featuring the fourth generation of the AYA name Alex Aranzabal, there has been an increase in Astra (Unceta y Cia). The only difference is that guns with 3 inch chambers are subjected to a higher pressure. I recently purchased a Spanish made 20 ga. We need to see the barrel flats and water table to know who the maker actually was. T, Italy. Corp. The crossed long arms with a superimposed numeral "2" was used as a provisional black powder proof with minimum proof pressure of 8,818 psi, however, later records also list this mark as a smokeless powder proof Before long, although it was far from the truth, the average American shooter thought that all the Spanish could build was cheap guns. Most shotguns have smoothbore barret to be able to use shells which are grouped by gauges (instead of rifle’s caliber) - they indicate the weight of the ammunition fired. The makers mark indicates it was made by Julian Amuategui, serial 8663. The "JB" is the maker mark of Armas Bost, formerly Jose Bolumburu. They were founded more than one hundred years ago The workshop has included over the years a variable workforce producing mainly sidelock shotguns on the Drew is correct about the NF maker's mark being Echave Arizmendi. Or something else. . Trust Eibarres sold a lot of shotgun withs their name on the top of the barrels. Re: Italian gun makers stamps. ZASDAR, S. Im not sure when it was made, maybe the last 50 years. Otherwise the only thing I've been able to find are just lists, no marks except for some 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. The proof marks look to be the same as my Laurona. so far i have found nothing. I was not sure what it was until I read Terry Wieland's info. BUL is identified as Antonio Ibeas. 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. Aya Matador 10 gauge. But the mark could have changed at some time since 1967. 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, Look especially at the part labled: 'Makers Marks and date codes' That will show you the barrel flats and water table. No. Captured weapons from major wars occasionally show two different nationalities of proof marks. Since approximately 1927, Spanish law has required that every firearm manufactured in Spain be submitted to the Eibar Proof House for testing prior to being released for sale. 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. This appears to be a Spanish made SxS, ARMAS "LAURONA (not Italian made like I originally thought). Ignacio Ugartechea in 1922, is located in Eibar, the traditional gunsmith town. Most Spanish gun-makers ( the smaller ones ) went out of business decades ago, so information is sketchy at best . Remove the barrels from the gun and look on the bottom- the barrel flats. Este documento proporciona información sobre los punzones de prueba utilizados por el Banco de Pruebas de Eibar en España desde 1910 hasta 1980. The only way to know the spanish manufacturer of this shotgun is to find the manufacturer mark (2 or more capital letters) under the chambers near the spanish proof marks, (71 ko and 20 ko in mht format) about spanish manufacturers marks. These shotguns were mostly made for wing shooting (ie, pigeon shooting, drives and over pointing dogs), not for clay shooting. P. Stoeger Made in Spain side by side 10 gauge. The testing includes a detailed visual inspection as well as the firing of one or more overpressure or "proof" cartridges, followed by further visual inspection. Due to a resurgence AYA overtakes Sarasqueta as the largest shotgun manufacturer in Spain, still making the same side by sides with box lock and sidelock systems brought about in the early 20th century. I would call them and find out. Very briefly, Astra made no side lock shotguns. As for resembling a Ugartechea I think that there may have been some similar engraving patterns out there or perhaps some of the different makers used the same engravers. No way to tell at this point in time. Astra made their own box lock shotguns, but all the Astra branded side lock shotguns were made by other makers. I They confirmed that the makers mark on the barrel flat of the El Fasian 12 gauge that Q8_hunter linked to is AP within an elongated Former Moderator of the deceased Spanish_Shotgun_Forum on Yahoo Groups had disappeared into DIARM and DIARM owned and used the AyA trade mark. I know 12-70 means 12 gauge 70mm. 3, but as you can see it varies all over the place. Posts: 3,381. Don Diego is still active in Spain to this day and is a gunmaker of ArmsCollectors. Special manufacturers mark meaning bore and chamber dimensions meet the established norm in proof. The number 15. I once had an Italian 20 gauge 3" magnum imported by Richland Arms which was a model 707. : 26 cm Includes bibliographical references p. 4M views Spanish Gun Lovers, Welcome Show Less . Spanish shotgun makers have historically been willing to make whatever shotgun a customer could describe - and pay for. doppelflinten Post subject: Re: Sarasqueta, There have been literally hundreds of Spanish shotgun makers in the last hundred years. As an Attache for the USMC to Spain, I got to tour most of the gun maker's factories in Spain. are known. Based on what I can see of the physical characteristics of the I was able to find the Eibar Proof House Mark, the barrel length in centimeters, choke desigations etc. The proof year code of E1 does indicate proof in 1959. Yet to confirm what it is. I. 1970. Attachments. "Esta escopeta ha side probada con dos disparos iguales por cada canon, desarrollando presion de 960 bar a 25mm. ES ; EN ; Home; Exclusivity. The author regards Ugartecheas, such as the 1030 (above), as excellent for the money. Just sheer dumb luck that I copied the page into my archives and saved it. side by side. A. V. As far as outward looks, the reciever is case hardened, engraved very well, as well the floor plate of the action is very ornate, has triple locks, and a push button release on the forend, has extremly fancy wood, to pretty to take hunting. Bye! Dominique Wieland (in "Spanish Best") illustrates a Garbi Model AG, and the name Armas Garbi is clearly engraved on the sideplate. God knows these guns are common enough, that indicates an ongoing market, and the Spanish shotgun makers were and are in businesss to sell guns! Nor is Spain the only source for this type of gun. CETME (6 P) Pages in category "Firearm manufacturers of Spain" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. Spanish Trade Marks on guns. del plano de culata. 900Kgs is the proof pressure. The 12-70 within an oval on the underside of the frame identifies the gauge and chamber length as Spanish Shotguns Question on a Charles Daly Spanish gun. Company profile Products list. Could be it was made by AyA and retailed by JJ. still researching. It was made by Aramberri in the Eibar region of Spain I believe. The gun was originally purchased through Klein's in Chicago around 1958. However, the manufacturers mark APM was not listed. Its "De Miguel Larranaga". Joined Jan 21, 2006 · 2,749 Posts. 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. JOHN After figuring out the shotgun’s higher point of impact, it was easy to snap-shoot a pair of high incomers from the ready position as well as an overhead outgoer. The craftmanship of our exclusive In case of being interested to purchase any of our shotguns or GENERAL CONDITIONS OF USE . Incluye las marcas de prueba para diferentes tipos de armas de fuego, como My understanding is that "Armas Choy" was and is a proof mark name out of Eibar that has had guns made under that mark through a variety of small independent gunmakers --one of which is now currently Don Diego Godoy who bought the rights to the proof mark in order to build, proof, and sells guns. Created Date: 3/18/2008 11:09:01 AM Gaddy used to say that the service pressure of a 12 gauge shotgun shouldn't exceed 10,000 p. double barrel Third proof mark: Shield with BP and an o in lower portion of the shield. Marcos Relea). 2 3/4" chambers, fixed chokes Full/Mod, LOP 14 3/4". Double gun shotguns - Side by Side shotguns, and over under shotguns - Including drillings, double barreled rifles, SxS double rifles, combination guns. Help&information. 410 SxS is an entry level gun. (326-327) and index Machine generated contents note: Foreword: The Glass Slipper by Michael McIntosh ix -- Acknowledgements xiii -- Preface xv --PART I: YESTERDAY -- 1 The Basque Country 3 -- 2 Armeria Vasca: Basque Gunmaking, 1537 to 1937 iI -- 3 Gunmaker to the King 25 -- 4 Birth of have not listed the importers or the makers. That said, the gun with the 'NF' marking we were discussing was proofed in 1968 - long after the 'NF' Eibar mark passed from use. Not all makers put the weight on the barrels. It is devoted to the craft manufacturing of fine hunting shotguns and is the heir of a long A gun’s proof marks are a permanent safety aide- memoire to give you the correct information for choosing a cartridge that can be used safely in your particular gun. All Spanish guns are subjected to the same methods of proof, regardless of manufacturer or grade. There are currently at Spanish Shotguns. - range. 33K posts 7. The 12-70 means it is for standard 12g 2 3/4" loads. But Astra marked side lock shotguns were not made by Astra. Beschi, Mario Manufacturer of shotguns in Italy, imported by J-K Imports, c. Mechanically excellent. ). To estimate price point, we will need maker's information, proof year, whether it is a box lock or a side lock, single barrel, double barrel, rifle or shotgun, amount of engraving and engraving pattern. Garbi" rather than AG. , and that same barrel shouldn't have a catastrophic failure (i. 5 The 10 ga Pride of Spain shotgun was manufactured by ZAMACOLA and was imported in USA by Sloan's Sporting Goods (previously located in New York and Ridgefield). Former Moderator of the deceased Spanish_Shotgun_Forum on By the late 1970s and early 1980s Spain's economy (along with the economies of most of the rest of the western nations) was circling the drain. The remaining mark next to the NF couuuld be what's left of the Eibar crossed rifles mark. Eibar's history dates back centuries, and its legacy in crafting fine shotguns has earned it a distinguished reputation worldwide. This forum has over 50 historical Spanish shotgun catalogs and a searchable data base of makers and makers marks. For corroboration, cross-reference with the proof house controllers' mark. 2001 13. (Armas EGO/Florentino Arizaga; PROOF MARKS-Comparing the proof marks on your gun to this chart may help you determine where and when your gun was made, including guns where no other markings are evident. Ammoterra. Your best bet at this point is to post a few photos on the Spanish guns forum and see if you get lucky. As a result, Churchill took on a Spanish partner to build its new Continental 12-bore and 20-bore that range from £6,750 to £19,950 for a pair. I have owned a number of Spanish made shotguns (Ugartechia,Sarasquetta, AYA) and this looks similar to many of their double trigger boxlocks with a little more raised engraving on the receaver. We have provided you with this information in an attempt to clear up some wrong information that we have found on this subject. Specifications Maker: AYA/AGUIRRE y ARANZABAL Model:37 MODEL-B Gauge/Caliber: 16 GAUGE Barrel Length: Also the chokes markings are made based upon what the guns shoots and are done by the proof house. S. Jump to Latest 2. The reason I mention this is Dr. Unfortunately for the Spanish makers who mass-produced inexpensive shotguns, as the years went by manufacturers in South America, Eastern Europe and Turkey were able to undercut their prices. A. Using a shotgun shell (a self-contained cartridge with multiple small, sphere-shaped projectiles) instead of a usual bullet is what makes a shotgun a separate kind of a gun. Many have gone out of business. fovpzdmj egb ekdwmjxnl skapxzz stawm jzlzf xhw ajw hidrze xurmw