Serial 106641 is a 1950s Spanish-made AYA Matador side-by-side in 12 gauge, with 28-inch barrels, 2 3/4-inch chambers and fixed Modified and Full chokes. The metal is blued, the receiver engraved, and the gun carries ejectors, a selective single trigger and an automatic safety. Checkered walnut furniture runs 14.5 inches to a White Line pad. There is light wear and some handling marks, the barrels show a slight bit of play with the forearm removed, and the bores are excellent; overall condition is rated good.

A classic double like this suits a Connecticut shooter who wants a traditional game gun for walking fields and the occasional round of clays. The fixed chokes favor longer shots, and the single trigger makes it handle like a modern gun despite its age. Note the barrel play with the forend off when you inspect it. At 12 gauge it sits inside the gauges Connecticut allows for deer, though a vintage side-by-side is seldom the slug gun of choice.

Key features

• 1950s Spanish 12 gauge side-by-side
• 28-inch barrels, 2 3/4-inch chambers, Modified and Full
• Ejectors, selective single trigger, automatic safety
• Engraved receiver, 14.5-inch LOP to White Line pad
• Good condition, excellent bores, slight barrel play

It ships to your Connecticut FFL dealer, where you can inspect the barrel fit yourself before completing the transfer.