Make: B.C. Miroku Kochi Japan no import mark.
Model: 800W
Serial#: 573056
Year of Manufacture: Circa the 1970s.
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2.75" Chamber
Action Type: Top-Break Over/Under Shotgun with Single Selective Trigger (inertial) and Individual Ejectors with a non auto re-setting safety.
Markings: Both right side top barrels: "MIROKU FIREARMS MFG. CO.. KOCHI JAPAN". The underside of both blocks have the same proofs. Both barrel sets are serialized "573056". The trap set: "+/+", the skeet set "SS/SS". The tang of the receiver: "573056", and "SUO". The bottom of the receiver: "BC MIROKU". The lower tang "573056". The forend "573056 573056".
Barrel Length: 30" trap set, 28" Skeet set.
Choke: Fixed Full/Full on the 30" barrel set, Fixed Skeet/Skeet on the 28" barrel set.
Sights/ Optics: Both barrel sets have Broadway style wide tramline ribs with mid beads and orange fiber optic front beads.
Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: The furniture set is a two-piece gloss, checkered walnut with round profile finger shelf forend and Monte Carlo style stock with capped semi-pistol grip, fluted raised comb with rubber butt pad. The length of pull is 14 3/8ths". The drop at comb and at heel is 1 5/8ths"". The cast is essentially neutral. The shotgun weighs 7 lbs 14 oz with the 30" barrel and 7 lbs 11 oz with the 28". The wood shows a few small compressions, surface level lines, and small nicks. The left side of the wood next to the trigger shows a dark stain with two small blisters. The rear edges of the forend show small chips in the finish. There are no cracks. The butt pad shows some very minor wear and the rubber is mostly pliable. Overall the furniture set is in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, with silver birds, and Gold toned trigger.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: All four bores are mirror bright showing no erosion or pitting. The forcing cones show some barely visible lines and almost no plastic fouling. In this writer's opinion the bores all rate 10/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. The upper tang shows the usual rub wear from the safety. Both barrel sets show finish loss and very minor rub wear from the forend that is concealed when assembled. The leading edge of the receiver has two small spots of surface rust with some very minor pitting. Both ribs show some dust in them. The bottom of the receiver and the trigger both show some minor finish loss. The action is smooth. The lock up is tight with zero play with both barrel sets. The screws have been turned but they have strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall this shotgun is in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly including ejectors. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box Paperwork and Accessories: This shotgun includes a luggage style case, two Charles Daly snap caps, manual, pouch and Inspection certificates.
Our Assessment: This BC Miroku 800W Two-Barrel Set is a wonderfully versatile 12-gauge over-under featuring two dedicated barrel sets to suit a variety of shooting disciplines. The 30-inch barrels are choked Full/Full for trap and long-range targets, while the 28-inch set is choked Skeet/Skeet for close, fast-moving birds and clay targets. Both sets are equipped with broad Broadway-style tramline ribs carrying orange fiber-optic front beads and mid beads, providing an excellent sighting plane. This dual-barrel arrangement makes the 800W equally at home on the trap field, skeet range, or in the uplands.
The shotgun is stocked with a two-piece gloss-finished walnut furniture set featuring fine checkering, a rounded finger-shelf forend, and a Monte Carlo style stock. The receiver is tastefully embellished with a silver pair of ducks and a pair of pheasants, adding an elegant sporting touch to an already impressive shotgun. Combining Miroku's renowned craftsmanship with the flexibility of two purpose-built barrel sets, this 800W is both a beautiful collectible and an exceptionally capable all-around sporting gun.
