Originally Posted By: LeFusil


I don't think durability would be an issue with this model gun. The 53 is the platform that AYA uses for the companies signature pigeon and fowling guns. Guns obviously made to be worked fairly hard and rough. The 53 is a robust "magnum" type action with sideclips and heavy duty bolting.


I believe youre thinking of the AyA model 56; thats the model mostly built as a heavy competition gun. The model 53 isnt usually an especially heavily built gun.