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< 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale ~ Bill Hanus 16ga on Gunsinternational |
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Mon Aug 14, 2017 3:34 pm
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Joined: 02 Nov 2015
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Location: N. Georgia
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Mon Aug 14, 2017 6:16 pm
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Joined: 05 Nov 2005
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Location: Sussex Wisconsin
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but 500 overpriced....... |
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Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:51 am
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Joined: 21 Feb 2005
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Location: Anchorage, AK
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I sold a Bill Hanus Birdgun in 16 gauge for $2000 over ten years ago. It was an AYA#4. Is there a difference in the quality between the AYA #4 and the Uggie? |
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Thu Aug 17, 2017 12:36 pm
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Joined: 28 Mar 2005
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i suspect that the aya #4 is considered a bit better gun, but only slightly... |
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Thu Aug 17, 2017 12:50 pm
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Location: Anchorage, AK
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The only thing about the AYA was that it's triggers were not well set from the factory. The person I bought it from had trigger work done before I bought it. I think this is common with entry level guns.
I walked into a gunsmith's shop a couple years ago and saw an AYA that turned out to be the very gun I sold! The owner had fallen on it and pretty much destroyed the straight grip stock at the wrist. I offered to buy it from him but I guess I didn't hint at a good enough price, as he turned me down. I had purchased a slightly used Beretta 686 20 gauge with a broken stock. One sidepanel was separated but still with the stock. I bought it for $500 as is and repaired the sidepanel...have shot it hundreds of times. Now, I mentioned this example to the owner of the AYA with the broken stock, and noted that his stock could not be repaired.
I liked the AYA and should have kept it. |
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Thu Aug 17, 2017 12:50 pm
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Joined: 09 Dec 2009
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Location: Cheyenne, Wy
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$1,800.00 may be a little overpriced, but IMHO not by too much. Since Uggies's are no longer being made, I would guess it will be going up in value.
The Bill Hanaus name adds a little also.
I have a Grade 111 Uggie in twenty-eight gauge, not long before they quit making them, Lion Country Supply was asking about $2,800.00 for the gun.
If you like a single trigger sxs, this is a darn good gun to take a hard look at, offer the seller what you think it's worth, you might get a heck of a deal.
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_________________ One man with courage makes a majority.
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Posted:
Fri Aug 18, 2017 4:14 am
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Joined: 10 Jul 2006
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Location: Traverse City, MI
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Little Creek wrote: |
I sold a Bill Hanus Birdgun in 16 gauge for $2000 over ten years ago. It was an AYA#4. Is there a difference in the quality between the AYA #4 and the Uggie?
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Maybe. I think AYA is a better known name than Uggi.
With Spanish shotguns, a good rule is "Buy the gun, not the Name" because the quality can vary greatly among them. |
_________________ Use Enough Gun- Robert Ruark |
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