AYA-Aguirre y Aranzabal

Name

AYA-Aguirre y Aranzabal

Legal name

AYA - Aguirre y Aranzabal, S.A.

Website

https://aya-fineguns.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Firearms and Fine Gunmaking

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Firearms & Ammunition Retail (CRAMAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Shooting Sports Equipment Retail (Targets, Clay, Range Gear, Hearing/Eye Protection) (CRAMAKAG)

Keywords

• Handcrafted shotguns
• Side-by-side shotguns
• Over-under shotguns
• Double rifles
• Bolt-action rifles

Headquarters

HQ city

Éibar

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Shotgun and Rifle Sales: AYA generates revenue primarily through the sale of handcrafted double-barrelled shotguns and rifles. Products are sold directly through their website and through authorized distributors globally. Pricing ranges from entry-level models around €4,500 to premium and limited edition pieces exceeding €50,000.
2. Accessories and Equipment: Sale of handcrafted leather goods, clothing, shooting accessories, gun cases, and branded merchandise including shirts, caps, bags, and shooting equipment to complement the hunting and shooting experience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AYA-Aguirre y Aranzabal manufactures handcrafted double-barreled shotguns in side-by-side and over-and-under configurations, available in both boxlock and sidelock versions, as well as double rifles and bolt-action rifles. The company produces firearms for hunting, clay shooting, and competitive shooting using traditional Eibar gunsmithing techniques combined with modern precision engineering. Each firearm is built in-house by master gunsmiths, and the company also offers shooting accessories, leather goods, branded apparel, and curated Eibar Experience programs.

Product overview

AYA-Aguirre y Aranzabal is a Spanish fine gun manufacturer established in 1915 in Eibar, Basque Country. The company produces double-barreled shotguns in both side-by-side and over-and-under configurations, available in boxlock and sidelock versions, as well as double rifles. Their product portfolio includes multiple model families: the Nº1, Nº2, Nº53, Nº56, SUPREMA, PREMIUM, CENTENARY, SFERA, and ANNIVERSARY for side-by-side sidelock shotguns; XXV/BL and BOXLOCK ROUND ACTION for side-by-side boxlock; CLASSIC, LEGEND, SENATOR, and TOLEDO for over-under boxlock; and EXCELSIOR, Nº37, and AUGUSTA for over-under sidelock. They also produce EXPRESS RIFLE MONOBLOCK and DEMIBLOCK double rifles. Additionally, the company offers AYA EXPERIENCE packages including shooting range visits, wine pairing, Basque culinary experiences, and cultural tours, along with a range of accessories including clothing, leather goods, and gun cases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AYA Side-by-Side Boxlock Shotguns Classic boxlock side-by-side double-barreled shotguns including the XXV/BL (€10,479.38), Nº4 'DE LUXE' (€10,841.63), BOXLOCK ROUND ACTION (€11,518.52), Nº4/53, and ADARRA. Designed for hunting and clay shooting with traditional English gunmaking aesthetics.
• AYA Nº2 Series Side-by-Side Sidelock Shotguns The pre-eminent affordable sidelock double gun range including Nº2 (€10,604.61), Nº2 'DE LUXE' (€12,604.23), Nº2 ROUND ACTION, Nº2 'DE LUXE' ROUND ACTION (€13,133.12), and XXV/SL. Originally modeled on the Holland & Holland system.
• AYA Premium Series Side-by-Side Sidelock Shotguns Luxury sidelock side-by-side shotguns including SFERA (€14,408.24), Nº53 (€15,486.71) in production since early 1950s, PREMIUM (€14,095.67), PREMIUM GAME SCENES (€16,556.90), and PREMIUM ROUND ACTION (€14,503.46). Represents leap forward in technical and aesthetic innovation.
• AYA Centenary Limited Edition Shotguns Limited Edition celebrating 100 years of gunmaking excellence featuring finest quality walnut with unique engraving and gold inlay, including CENTENARY (€16,537.23) and CENTENARY ROUND ACTION (€17,215.16). Limited to 300 units with curved lockplate design.
• AYA Nº1 Flagship Side-by-Side Sidelock Shotguns Flagship AYA sidelock side-by-side shotguns since introduction in late 1950s, mechanically identical to Nº2 but with premium features, including Nº1 (€21,791.93), Nº1 ROUND ACTION, Nº1 'DE LUXE' (€27,385.07), and Nº1 'DE LUXE' ROUND ACTION (€28,740.92).
• AYA Suprema Side-by-Side Sidelock Shotguns Luxury sidelock side-by-side shotguns including SUPREMA (€33,758.60) and SUPREMA ROUND ACTION (€34,646.63), featuring deep relief engraving with bold scrolls and floral motifs on graceful round bar sidelock with old silver finish.
• AYA Nº56 Competition Side-by-Side Sidelock Shotgun Top competition double gun first made in 1941 (€25,290.23), long-time favorite of live-pigeon competitors. Features curved lockplate design, wide forged steel action, treble grip locking mechanism.
• AYA Anniversary Limited Edition Shotgun Top competition sidelock shotgun at €51,460.20, with wide forged steel action, treble grip locking mechanism, fine rose and scroll engraving, and curved lockplate innovation.
• AYA Over-Under Boxlock Shotguns Latest addition to the AYA over-under boxlock family including CLASSIC (€4,508.46), CLASSIC SILVER, CLASSIC BLACK, LEGEND (€12,088.80), LEGEND SPORT LEVANTE (€11,784.51), LEGEND SPORT ERGONOMIC (€11,784.51), LEGEND 'DE LUXE' ROUND ACTION (€13,663.04), ALHAMBRA, SENATOR CLASSIC, SENATOR DL, SENATOR XDL (€27,866.34), and TOLEDO (€23,046.35).
• AYA Over-Under Sidelock Shotguns Premium over-under sidelock shotguns including EXCELSIOR (€18,425.07), Nº37A (€27,113.90), Nº37B (€27,113.90), Nº37C, and AUGUSTA (€35,982.81). The Nº37 series is considered the most famous over-and-under ever made in the Basque Country.
• AYA Express Rifle Monoblock Double rifle combining the best Eibar gunsmith tradition in quality and reliability with high-tech weapon performance for African hunting enthusiasts and big game hunters.
• AYA Express Rifle Demiblock Distinguished and exclusive double rifle designed for big game and safari lovers, featuring forged steel action with double locking mechanism, sideclips, gas vents, hardened steel intercepting safety sears, and chopper lump barrels.
• AYA Bolt Action Rifles Bolt action rifles available in all calibers, expanding AYA's product line beyond double-barreled designs.
• AYA Accessories and Equipment Wide range of exclusive handcrafted accessories including leather goods (€672), jackets (€168-388), caps (€32-76.50), hats (€40-71.50), shirts (€99-159), shooting vests (€324), ammunition cases (€823.76), gun cases (€1,283-1,588), and branded merchandise (€12-66).
• AYA Fine Guns Experience Program Curated visit programs at AYA's Eibar headquarters including factory visits, shooting range experiences at championship installations 10km from company, wine pairing, Basque culinary experiences, Spanish-style bullfighting events, soccer match attendance, and San Sebastian, Bilbao & Vitoria-Gasteiz tours.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FIELDSPORT LtdprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFIELDSPORT Ltd operates as AYA USA head office, handling sales, distribution, and customer enquiries for the United States market from their location in Traverse City, Michigan. They serve as the primary authorized distributor and point of contact for US customers wanting to purchase AYA firearms.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Armi Fausti: Italian manufacturer of premium over-and-under shotguns with strong sporting and competition positioning. Directly comparable to AYA in handcrafted European shotgun manufacturing and target customer base.
• Boss & Co: London-based maker of bespoke best-quality shotguns and rifles, often cited as the pinnacle of English gunmaking. Directly comparable to AYA's flagship Nº1 and Suprema lines in price, craftsmanship, and customer profile.
• James Purdey & Sons: London-based luxury gunmaker (est. 1814) producing bespoke best-quality side-by-side shotguns and double rifles. Directly comparable to AYA's premium sidelock offerings, target customer profile, and bespoke business model.
• Perazzi: Italian premium shotgun maker specializing in competition and sporting over-and-under shotguns. Comparable to AYA in European handcrafted shotgun manufacturing and HNW sporting customer base, with strong overlap in clay shooting and live pigeon segments.
• Caesar Guerini: Italian manufacturer of premium over-and-under shotguns for sporting, hunting, and competition use. Directly comparable price band and product category to AYA's over-under lineup, with similar European craftsmanship positioning.
• Holland & Holland: British maker of luxury side-by-side and over-and-under shotguns and rifles, with comparable price points (often £30,000-£150,000+). Closest direct peer to AYA in the European fine-gunmaking category, with similar sidelock craftsmanship and HNW clientele.
• Rizzini (Battista Rizzini): Italian premium shotgun maker producing side-by-side and over-and-under shotguns in the same European craftsmanship tradition as AYA. Comparable price band and product positioning in the sporting/luxury shotgun segment.
• Chapuis Armes: French manufacturer of premium side-by-side and over-and-under shotguns and express rifles. Directly comparable to AYA's product mix (including the double rifle/Express segment) and luxury European gunmaking heritage.

Broad incumbents

• Benelli Armi: Italian firearms manufacturer owned by Beretta, producing semi-automatic and over-and-under shotguns. Overlaps with AYA in the over-under shotgun category but serves a broader, more mass-market segment.
• Beretta: World's oldest active firearms manufacturer (est. 1526) and a global broad incumbent producing shotguns, rifles, and pistols across all price tiers. Comparable to AYA in over-and-under shotgun manufacturing but vastly larger and broader in product range and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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