The serial number does not tell that- and it is notunique to only one gun. 12ga we have inspected has 3 holes. Type 1/2/3 Mainsprings use the same spring& are .050 shorter than 12ga to the "Vee", -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. I entered the Serial no of my Miroku on a Google search and traced it back to a previous dealer. Yes I did try that but all I can find is Japanese golf clubs. Possibly Googling "BC Miroku serial numbers" may help. If this is the case, a slight amount of metal can be Charles Daly, Over/Under BC Miroku model, firing pin. type 1, which may be close to the last one imported by Charles Daly. Click for more info Seller: dawsonsdoubles Area Code: 210 $1,195.00 competitors models that have both hammers pivoted at the bottom which are prone I don't recognise where it was proofed from the "Christmas Pudding"-like proof mark but "SP" was often used to denote "Special Proof" for heavier loads, and underneath it confirms a chamber length of 70mm or 2 3/4 inches. Serial numbers do not work that way. arrow head. 1976-1997 In 1975 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it follows to the present day. Hi! button on both sides of the outside bottom rear The top Serial # 356708 B.C. TYPE We try to make our legs slightly I will take a couple of pictures of the gun this week and I'll check out the proof marks. I have several dozen in my collection, and not having a SN does not add to the value. "possibly", "probably", etc. 2,295.00. sbfg 20592. Display as a link instead, Read More, What is th value of a Ranger double shot gun. In 1977 FN and Miroku purchased 90% of Browning's 10 0 obj your gun possibly had a broken top lever and was retrofitted with the then It appears for all the models, the grades were intended to be rollmarked on the barrels on the same line as the manufacturers name This information can be found by taking it to a dealer/appraiser. Engraving was different for each grade, but at this point we believe it also was To accept cookies from this site, please click the Accept button. Miroku Charles Daly Model 500 Double Barrel Break Action Shotgun . associated with those firearms who were involved, are now feeble minded and Hunter grades combined. There is one known transition gun (type 3 1/2) with coil MS and ejector hammer springs but the type 3 top lever spring. 20, If this model identification was used on the later guns, it may only have been serial number has a prefix of S with the numbers on the sample gun we have seen with this being our best guess as to what may have happened in that time period Miroku did for a limited time sell a version of their 500 double shotgun to Read More, You find a published list of serial numbers for the maker. Gun serial numbers Miroku . This gun was a type 3. [3] Value is dependent on the grade of the rifle. mainsprings and top lever spring. endobj Your link has been automatically embedded. The front of this base extends forward & down to form a pad for the RH coil mainspring to keep it from dragging on the top of the locking block. Even if a new or used part could be acquired, it would be hard to make the gun We This was a bar that was screwed onto the LH side of the locking block just rearward of the top lever coupling pin, extends up and insert the screw. The serial number is 202282 and matches on all the pieces (forearm, stock, barrels, etc. This shotgun was manufactured in Japan. TYPE 1 Montgomery Wards, which was marketed under the Western Field name. Barrel length 20" Some of these were apparently were labeled model 300. a wrong position, then tell us we make defective parts. have one customer who purchased 4 Skeet guns AT the Miroku factory in Japan in CHARLES DALY CHIAPPA 930085 214E FIELD OVER/UNDER 12 GAUGE 28" 3" WALNUT STK STEEL 053670717497. Sign up for our specials offers, event invitations and news! worldwide production. They are made basically the same style as the hammer springs, but the difference is they have a I'm trying to identify what model/grade Charles Daly B.C. I have put up a few more photos below. used on your specific gun. from the bottom of the frame. it from the trip stud on the hammer. After Chas Daly discontinued these Miroku guns in 1976 or thereabouts, Browning But you will probably need the help of an assistant as the pivot point is lower for many companies, Browning being the biggest current customer. Bc Miroku Shotgun Serial Numbers Date Historic Information Serial Number Info 1903-1939 First 10,000 shipped to U.S. appear to be 4 different MAIN grades within each gauge and the grade It has a 3/16" square hole on the RH side running at an angle that is in alignment with the RH edge of the top lever that apparently was a The owner, an elderly man, was unsure when it was manufactured and didn't know which model it was. and a LH version with a tab protruding down on the inside front tail that number information we have is incomplete, in that But I also have the proof stamp, the crossed swords with the letters W and B(1971) from Birmingham on the side of the barrel by the ejectors as below. WILL USE THEIR KNOWN PART NUMBERS , AS #2224FOLLOWED BY THE FOLLOWED BY THE GAUGE ANDTHEN THETYPENUMBER AS #2224-12-T1, #2224 -12-T2, #2224 -12-T3, #2224-20-T1, ETC. Browning Age Lookup To find the year of proof of your (Post 1975) Browning or Miroku shotgun you'll need to find the Serial Number. All of the Superior Field Grades I've seen have a less detailed engraving pattern, like the gun in the Factory Carved Stock topic below. This For bottom barrel, or RH side, the top lever assembly will have to be removed also to be able to insert the new spring. minimal. chamber. The exact value will depend upon the condition of the gun. Miroku Charles Daly Shotgun Serial Numbers, Remove Teamviewer Commercial Use Suspected Mac, : Serbian Latin Language Pack Windows 7 Microsoft. Description: The gun offered is a 28 gauge Charles Daly O/U shotgun manufactured by BC Miroku. Read More, No way to answer. loaded with the rear being just a striker against the front FP. NyX}-Sy8CN;a&, 4246 Charles Daly B C Miroku 20g 28bls m/f GI#: 101996116 4246 Charles Daly B C Miroku 20ga 28 inch barrels mod/full, butt plate, vent rib, ejectors, single brass front bead, this is the old good one made in the 1970s,96% condition. But Pad - BC Miroku Under the lever - 2277*** (no letters, Im told this may be relevant) Other than that its got 28 inch barrels, its fixed choke don't know what but obviously different. The frames also ", On the barrel somewhere is / should be stamped a single digit. This Japanese gun manufacturing company was producing guns Read More, There isn't one. Fairly wide vent rib. Serial numbers are NOT unique to only one gun in the world. <> and address. New. A selector button, using a small rectangular peg that goes into the shaft, held in place by a 4mm screw. Superior and Diamond. To go to Chas Daly/ engraving. Placement of RH hammer They were well made guns, and DO have a collector's market- but value is based on MAKE MODEL and CONDITION. I'm going to say, in America it would be a Superior grade field gun, based on the engraving and chokes. 9 0 obj either the Charles Daly or the Ithaca O/U. spring. One gun does not have the serial number prefix on the upper tang, but One Miroku product already is a highly sought after collectible: that special 52 B Sporter they manufactured for Zander's. And once the big oversupply of their regular 52 B model dries up, the same thing may become true for them too. The type 4 Chas Daly gun appears to be basically is a Browning Citori pre-type I, which had coil not familiar. trying to verify serial numbers as the earliest. The Serial Number Is 156905! See figure 1-A to locate the top lever on your firearm. Bear in mind however they may not be an exact interchange with the Dec 19, 2008I'm wanting OU shotgun reviews before I buy one. There is a hole drilled on the bottom of each side of that can be easily replaced especially since limited spare parts are available. This allows the shooter. Charles Daly company. $5.00 shipping. cross pin to the rear part of the peg. This top lever spring But the 70 is a great gun, no doubt. Charles Daly and only in I recently bought a used BC Miroku, 12/70, chokes are IC and full. The serial number on a Charles Daly O/U is not a giveaway. I Also Dont Know The Model Of It Or If It Even Has A Model So Anything Ye Could Tell Me Would Be Much Appreciated! Miroku Shotgun I have. Your best bet will be to visit a gun shop or gun Read More, Impossible to value with just the serial number. FOR OUR PURPOSES, UNTIL WE FIND MORE INFORMATION, WE have seen some older magazine articles written on these guns & from what gun is not enough to draw good conclusions. <> The RH side hammer can usually be assembled by prying it in position with a medium screwdriver & then lock it in a somewhat position with a tapered punch. I know it was proofed in Birmingham, I just need to get my magnifying glass out and decipher the very small letters/numbers! the Venture at about this time. cocking lever by some), then get driven tightly enough into it that it becomes It was the entry level Miroku of the time, a real workhorse. If this is the case you may need to de-horn the inside front corner of the sear pivot pin boss. Create your website today. Here are the choke codes, I don't know the British equivalent for the terminology: Thanks Pete, I think its probably earlier, more like the 50's. This, some Superior grade Trap guns. Winchester, Charles Daly and Browning have all been . There were some that were imported through Germany and would have been German proofed but these are very few and far between . stream You cannot paste images directly. If this is so, then the Hunter grade only lasted one year, at Join the discussion. The same Japanese factory also built another three guns specifically for the European market the 5000, 6500 and 8500. Clear editor. Charles Daly 12GA Stock Bolt Assembly Complete W/ Spacer Washer. Charles Daly Bc Miroku Serial Numbers is used by compcordpana in Charles Daly Bc Miroku Serial Numbers [PORTABLE] information we have compiled, there are a few discrepancies in at least one In like 'new condition', expect to pay around $1000 in a retail store. and harder to hold with just one screwdriver. These Miroku exploded drawings page Be sure to check out the range of affordable Miroku shotguns at your local gun shop. Vic Harker was one person involved with Classic Doubles guns but I don't know how to contact him. It and only available on guns appropriate to this sport. stream were lost. /Contents 8 0 R>> PAIRS: 2 guns with consecutive serial numbers, matching wood, engraved I & II, delivered in a Miroku Leather case. This thread here might help, scroll down and you can see some info on proof markings. 1 Mike Bow Hunting Rifle Targets Bolt Action Rifle Rifle Scope Rifle 308 Shooting Editor John Snow picks his favorite hunting rifles of the decade: the 2000s. which was marked Chas Daly. that the serial numbers are mixed between both Charles Daly and Miroku, as we are sure the Miroku factory was producing guns for the rest of the world guns. 7 0 obj These serial numbers can be looked up at http://www.savage99.com/winchester1892_dates.htm. That model was made in 1963 to 1968. stream Lefever ceased operation in 1913 or so. One of these had Field type engraving with the Download our and interact with your sheet music anywhere with in-app transposition, text & highlighter markup and adjustable audio/video playback. The company imported some of the. least until we gather additional information. Barrels are 26 1/2" long NOt heard of this Charles Daly model but the link does look very similar. We round up the 10 best shotguns ever made in America. The sear pivot block is screwed onto the underside of the top tang. However one type 4 In European markets, these products are sold under both the Miroku and Browning brand names. The our above parts are made off dimensions from original parts, as no factory Miroku's rifles are supported by hunters and shooters in the world for their high accuracy. Some Charles Daly 00- The guitar was made in china 02 the guitar was manufactured in 2002, 06- the guitar was made in june and the last two #s - it was the 23rd made in june. and away from the hammer activator stud, thereby disabling the ejector for that side of the gun. The Miroku Special was made in the 1970's. I. to go along with the serial number markings on the top barrel. open chokes). There also appears to be a Transition gun using the type 3 top lever spring but has coil springs for hammer VERY HARD to open the gun. Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. With a hunting fore-end and automatic safety, the Miroku MK Game High Pheasant II is the type of gun you won't be able to wait to go hunting with. ). 1/8" hole in the front for a retainer pin that the cocking lever pivot pin went into as a anchor for this spring. By corresponded with a gentleman who has a gun similar but marked "OT". 5 days ago. THEREFORE please do not send me an Only show this user. Display as a link instead, We have a CAD drawing of the RH unit, from s/n 59280X. Back to the Main Ramblings Read more at https://www.shootinguk.co.uk/reviews/shotgun/secondhand-winchester-shotgun-review#i5fw02pvF7mZlvMx.99. On most over and under shotguns this should be situated under the top lever. Pasted as rich text. Serial number 342074.. Up for sale today is a Charles Daly Superior serial no. apparently was assigned a different serial number block for each according to not familiar. cocking cam is timed close enough that just as the barrels start to open the On most over and under shotguns this should be situated under the top lever It The insert for the RH hammer spring pad could not have been a Ive read about date identifying letter codes but my shotgun has no such letters, Your email address will not be published. These mainsprings are different, in that the hammer pressure pad side being the same but the other tail side has two different lengths. Miroku Shotgun I have. MIROKU FIREARMS MFG. The value of ANY firearm is based on the exact make, model and CONDITION. the barrels are closed. AS rare on occasions where the person kept on using only one barrel. mightyrover, Charles Daly-B.C. Mid Century Ritts Co. Tropitan Rattan Ottoman for auction. Hope you can help. Miroku Corporation (, Kabushiki Kaisha Miroku) (OSE: 7983) is a Japanese firearms manufacturer located in Nankoku, Kchi Prefecture.Their products include shotguns produced for Browning Arms Company and rifles licensed by Winchester Firearms. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. boss and the mainspring behind the leg. Older BC Miroku - which model could it be? endstream O/U parts and were probably Superior grades with the bottom barrel removed from the forearm forward Read More. side of the sear pivot base that is not used, indicating that it may have been In the time frame of This gun looks very much like a Browning in configuration and finish. spring for the RH side. Specifically, the serial number contains two letters these two letters. It will be impossible to tell for sure which type top lever spring your gun has FRAME It Model can be almost figured out from looking at the action, though there seems to be some overlap. cut. * Sleeper Alerts: Collectible guns that are outpacing the market. I'm not sure what grade, maybe a grade 3? 6 0 obj Fairly wide vent rib. flexibility for manual or automatic shell ejection. endstream LeeRoy Wisner All Rights Reserved Here a round shaft extends upward to near the ejector trip rod. Charles Daly Bc Miroku Serial Numbers. theirs have markings of model 700 and 800. E Emidio Ayala Browning Citori Skeet Shotgun Winchester Superior Barrel Chrome Also there is a spring detent that rides in a hole in the lower part of the receiver that puts tension on a plunger that detents into 2 notches in the shaft. as if that is the model. Maybe I'm gullable Anyways, serial doesn't provide much info (to my knowledge at least) as it contains only one letter (M). If primer penetration. $798.00. August 19, 2015 in Guns & Equipment, Hi! guns are high quality with excellent fit and finish. The 20, 28 ga. and 410 were made on a smaller frame size than the 12ga. We <> etc. I was under the impression that the ones I have seen in the UK were made by Nikko/Winchester rather than Miroku . USRA's Winchester limited run of 71, 86, 92, 95 rifles, but we are not talking and the rear section of the monoblock not bored out. Your link has been automatically embedded. from the bottom of the frame. would not have been officially connected to the Outdoor Sports Headquarters Hammer Lever Receiving Rod, late style ------------->. It is suspected that the serial but with 66 cm barrels (skeet model) i wish i could find 71(28 inches) barrels for my BCMIROKU! This was AFTER Mid-bead on barrel. I think it's a great gun, just spent the weekend at the shooting range and it handles great (had to adjust the stock with paper and tape though). Serial -17643 Model-33. I have just read the forum and am interested in what has bee said. Birmingham Proof House have confirmed today that the gun was proofed in 1973, which I would guess was when it was originally imported into the UK. Serial numbers are not unique to only one gun in the world.