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I'm looking at picking up either a late 50's vintage V. Bernardelli S. Uberto 1, OR a mid 60's Sears imported version of the Aya 106. Both guns in 95% plus condition overall, both 12 ga., DT, nice walnut, choked same, barrel length same, stock dimensions correct for me on both.
What are the pros/cons of one model over the other if any?
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I've never seen a bad Bernardelli. Can't say that about the AyA.
John McCain is my war hero.
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It would come down to gun fit, handling and price. Italian made gun of that vintage will be easier to more if you decide to let it go at later date. One the other hand if AyA is substantially less expensive fits and handles as well that is what I would choose.
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I currently have two Bernardelli and two AYA,
I would select another Bernadelli if choosing again.
Mike
USAF RET 1971-95 ![[Linked Image from jpgbox.com]](http://www.jpgbox.com/jpg/57865_80x60.jpg)
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I owned two Bernardelli 20s in the 60s and I had problems with both. Bobby
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If close in price go with the Bernardelli....mid/late 60s Spanish guns were in a downward quality spiral....
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I'd have to go Bernadelli as well. I have one of their hammerguns, excellent quality and great handling. Reall can't find any fault with it.
AyA can be hit or miss, either good or bad. They can be great or a dog, no in betweem it seems.
Good Luck!
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I owned two Bernardelli 20s in the 60s and I had problems with both. Bobby Hi Bobby, I'd like to hear about the trouble you had if you don't mind expanding on them. If all goes according to plan, I'm likely to end up with the Bernardelli, which happens to be about $100 less than the Aya in question.
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If I end up with the Bernardelli and decide to keep it, I'm thinking to send it off to Briley for a thin wall tubes installation. However, I understand that the Bernardelli barrels are chrome lined. I expect this could be an issue for a simple choke opening job, but Briley should still likely be able to do the screw-in choke job properly. Does this sound right?
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If I end up with the Bernardelli and decide to keep it, I'm thinking to send it off to Briley for a thin wall tubes installation. However, I understand that the Bernardelli barrels are chrome lined. I expect this could be an issue for a simple choke opening job, but Briley should still likely be able to do the screw-in choke job properly. Does this sound right? Hi, Briley will be able to do the work for you. They've done lots of work for me, all excellent. Thin walls aren't cheap, as you may know. Good Luck! Greg
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