anyone ever hear of this gun maker?

[300ultramag]

i just came across my fathers old side by side 20 gauge. it was my grandfathers shotgun (i think) till he gave it to my dad.

there are very few markings on the gun besides some tool work-
i thjink the companys name is ---Firearms International Corp---
Wasington DC or atleast thats whats stamped om to the one barrel ---the other barrel has ---the first word i cant make out but it goes something like this

_______ y granzabol made in spain

then on the side it says "matador"

cant find any info via the net . any info on the maker or model will help thanks ---can also send a few pics if needed

[skeet]

Spanish double imported into this country in the mid to late 50's early 60's. Of low to(mostly) medium quality. Some have some fairly pretty engraving and some have sling swivels. You may have the last name wrong as they imported a gun in that time later known as AYA. The Matador was sold quite often by the mail order companies such as Klein's Sporting Goods in Chicago. Pretty certain the Matador was made by AYA. Can't remember the first name but the 2nd was Arranzabal if my spelling is correct

[300ultramag]

yes there is a spot on the gun that says aya in a small circle
thanks --- now to fine out what AYA stands for---any info on price?

[300ultramag]

AYA Aguirre y Aranzabal

thanks for the help

[skeet]

Post a pic and I may be able to give you an idea of the value. They had 3 grades if I remember correctly. Does yours have swivels?

[Brithunter]

Hi All,

AYA made a whole range of shotguns and are well respected here in the UK.