I'm pretty sure that it was made by SKB, not Miroku.

 

Thanks, that's why I came here to ask for advice. I can always find someone a bit smarter with the right answer. I appreciate your quick response.

Joe

 

Hello. It was actually made by SKB, a different but equally respected Japanese gun maker. I have an SKB made Orion and really like it. Very well made and can still be found for decent prices. SKB is now out of business but parts can still be had but you probably won't need them.

 

Thanks, that's why I came here to ask for advice. I can always find someone a bit smarter with the right answer. I appreciate your quick response.

Joe

I have two SKB made guns. One is Ithaca branded, and one produced after the company reorganization. They're very similar, and of equal quality, imo.

Pretty much all the parts are available from SKB in Omaha if you decide to get it.

 

SKB.......one of the good ones, right up there with Miroku.

 

Never saw or touch one yet....Good luck

 

I own a Weatherby Athena that was acquired new in 1984. It was made by SKB in Japan. It is a 12ga with 26 inch fixed choke barrels IC/Mod. I used it for a few years in the 80's for upland hunting only. It has not been used for more than 25 years and is like new. For the few years in use it was flawless. I simply stopped shooting 12ga shotguns and went to 16ga and 20ga. Just last week I was thinking of selling it simply because I don't use it, but it is a beauty (back when Weatherby used really nice wood) and not sure I want to part with it.