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In the early 60s, I guided duck and goose hunters on the missouri about 40 miles north of Omaha. The 3.5 inch magnum was just becomming popular in that part of the world. I remember 3 different brand names i.e. Zabala, Mercury and Dubois because we had all three. However, I don't remember a day when all of them were working at the same time. Not very good.
tight lines Jim Sears Zabala, Mercury, and Dubois? Those guns were no where near the quality of #56 AYA. That's like comparing a Pinto to a Cadillac... both are American made but they're not in the same league. Adam
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Pardon me,Adam, I thought the man was looking for someone with some knowledge of Spanish metallurgy as it related to the gun industry from the 50s and 60s. I guess I misunderstood.
tight lines Jim Sears
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Robert
In regard to the Model 56, it is an excellent live bird gun and was built as such, no corners were cut or tolerated. Many M56 shooters were professionals shooting for their livelihood who put their money on the table every time they stepped up to the line. Side by sides and double triggers were the rule on box bird guns used by European shooters of that time frame.
Good Shooting
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Pardon me,Adam, I thought the man was looking for someone with some knowledge of Spanish metallurgy as it related to the gun industry from the 50s and 60s. I guess I misunderstood.
tight lines Jim Sears Jim, sorry for coming off a bit rude. I didn't mean to. I just want the gentleman to understand that the guns you mentioned are nothing like an AYA #56 in terms of quality. Take Care. Adam
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The recent guns mentioned were made in the time frame.
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I'm betting you never saw a Pinto...
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I bet you still drive one...
Best,
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I lost respect for Weiland's books when he alluded to the "problem" but never addressed it. I guess he either didn't know or was afraid to step on any toes. A pity, since there were occasional tidbits of information in his writings.
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I didnt lose respect for but I was disappointed that Mr. Wieland didnt follow up on the Spanish gun industry. Instead of veering off to tackle just another book about English guns, no problem there as I read everything I can about English guns, but I feel he should have dug more into a rather unknown but rich in history gun industry/culture.
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And maybe answer the one question that every potential customer for his book had on the tip of his tongue. I own both versions of his book and still don't know the answer.
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