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MIROKU JAPANESE WINCHESTERS?
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The Miroku is a quality gun. There is a 94 in 30-30 with the long octagonal barrel at Beech Grove Firearms if I remember correctly for around $1,300.
From what I understand the collector ones are pre-64 and pre-WWII. I have an 1980 94 which is only a little better than the early post 64. All I know is that I am out of purchasing power at the moment.
From what I understand the collector ones are pre-64 and pre-WWII. I have an 1980 94 which is only a little better than the early post 64. All I know is that I am out of purchasing power at the moment.
To be honest. I am torn between the Miroku 92 Winney and a VERY nice pre WWII 94 in 32 WS. The ammo for the 32 is beyond stupid in price though, whereas the 92 in 357/38 special would be very economical to shoot comparitively.
LGS had a deluxe model. Not sure what actual "deluxe" ) designation is but it had case colored receiver, stunning wood, fancy buttplate, etc.
It was absolutely gorgeous.
It was only there a few days while I was trying to decide on whether I had to buy it or not. Another local afficianado made the choice on his first sighting and bought it. I'm happy for him, and my account balance.
I'll jump on the next one !
JD
It was absolutely gorgeous.
It was only there a few days while I was trying to decide on whether I had to buy it or not. Another local afficianado made the choice on his first sighting and bought it. I'm happy for him, and my account balance.
I'll jump on the next one !
JD
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The plant at Miroku made top notch stuff. Japanese steel and craftsmanship and browning being very picky on quality control.
Browning moved production from Belgium to Japan starting with the auto 22. Later FN and Miroku bought up the browning stock and shifted lots of production to Japan in 1977. I think Charles Daily shotguns in the 1969/1970 were imported into the USA from Japan. I think browning/fn had some pre 1977 guns made like the auto 22 the bl22 the b78 and the super posed shotguns. Post 1977 with the FN buyout things opened up more in mass.
Back in the day the old timers would not buy a Japanese tv, radio, or car let alone a rifle or pistol. They bombed the harbor and “X” died fighting the on “y”. So back when the stuff was new the prices were inexpensive (well the fait dollar Was worth more) and the ability to trade an older anti Japan table seller out of one was higher.
I have several Miroku made rifles abolts auto22 BL-22 model 52’s and over unders.
Browning moved production from Belgium to Japan starting with the auto 22. Later FN and Miroku bought up the browning stock and shifted lots of production to Japan in 1977. I think Charles Daily shotguns in the 1969/1970 were imported into the USA from Japan. I think browning/fn had some pre 1977 guns made like the auto 22 the bl22 the b78 and the super posed shotguns. Post 1977 with the FN buyout things opened up more in mass.
Back in the day the old timers would not buy a Japanese tv, radio, or car let alone a rifle or pistol. They bombed the harbor and “X” died fighting the on “y”. So back when the stuff was new the prices were inexpensive (well the fait dollar Was worth more) and the ability to trade an older anti Japan table seller out of one was higher.
I have several Miroku made rifles abolts auto22 BL-22 model 52’s and over unders.
I have a Miroku '92 in 44 mag that's a beautifully made piece. Quality throughout. That said, I'd trade it for a 92 in 357.
They also made the Model 63 repop for Winchester, another beautiful piece. I've got a pic of that one:
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They also made the Model 63 repop for Winchester, another beautiful piece. I've got a pic of that one:
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I bought a 94 in 32 Win Special a few years ago. Action was stiff, turns out it was factory grease still in it. Made in 1959. One of my favorites. Does well with cast bullets.
Don
Don, Where did you find affordable ammo for your 32 WS?
Found some at a little gunshop, can't remember where. Just a couple boxes.
In truth, I have never fired factory ammo in it. I cast an RCBS bullet for it and hand load all the ammo.
Accurate and fun.
Don
If I'm not mistaken, virtually all Browning Citori shotguns have been made by Miroku in Japan. I've got a 1973 vintage Citori and it is still tight as a drum and because of initial build quality, still looks like new after 50+ years and thousands of rounds being shot.
I also recently bought a new 1886 Winchester by Miroku in .45-70 and it is a piece of art.
I also recently bought a new 1886 Winchester by Miroku in .45-70 and it is a piece of art.
I owned a miroku citori for years- very well built and high quality firearms.
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