Ithaca SKB Model 200E 12 GA 26” Barrel 2 ¾” Chamber Side By Side Shotgun
SOLD FOR: $1,132.00
LSB#: LSB260504JT015
Make: SKB, Japan Imported By Ithaca
Model: 200E
Serial Number: R138150
Year of Manufacture: 1966-1977 / Modern
Gauge: 12 Gauge, 2 3/4” Shells
Action Type: Break Action, Double Barrel SXS Shotgun, Boxlock Action Inertial Trigger W/ Individual Ejectors.
Markings: The water table is marked, “R138150”. All serialized parts are matched. The top of the barrels are marked, “CUSTOM CRAFTED FOR ITHACA BY SKB” / MODEL 200E – 12GA – 2 ¾” CHAMBER – PROOF TESTED / ITHACA GUN CO. INC. ITACA. N.Y. MADE IN JAPAN -ROTOFORGED- “. The barrel flats are marked with the bore constrictions and proofs. The water table is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 26?
Choke: Fixed. Left: Mod, Right: Improved Cyl
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an orange fiber bead with a second smaller silver bead at the mid-rib. The rib is serrated to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece checkered wood set with a push button beaver tail forend, capped semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and rubber buttpad. There are scratches and compression marks throughout. There is a crack and chip on the right side of the wrist. The checkering is worn. The LOP measures 14.75? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stock set is in about Fair – Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original.
Bore Condition: The bores are bright with streaks of minor plastic fouling There is no erosion in the bores. In this writer’s opinion, the bores rate 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows handling wear. There are light scratches throughout. There is light freckling on the barrels. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are undamaged. The markings are clear. The engraving on the receiver is still crisp. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Fair to Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly including the individual ejectors. The action locks up with no play. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: ? The Ithaca / SKB Model 200E is a Japanese-made side-by-side shotgun imported by Ithaca, combining SKB’s solid boxlock construction with classic American field-gun styling. This example is chambered in 12 gauge for 2 3/4” shells and is configured with 26” barrels, fixed Improved Cylinder and Modified chokes, single inertia trigger, individual ejectors, orange front fiber bead, silver mid-bead, serrated rib, blued finish, and a checkered wood stock set with push-button beavertail forend, capped semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and rubber buttpad.
This Model 200E is in about Fair-Good condition overall, despite retaining about 98% of its metal finish and having bright 9 out of 10 bores. The metal shows only light handling wear, light scratches, and light freckling on the barrels, with clear markings and crisp receiver engraving. The stock set is the limiting factor, rating in about Fair-Good condition due to scratches, compression marks, worn checkering, and a crack and chip on the right side of the wrist. The action functions correctly, the individual ejectors function correctly, and the gun locks up with no play. This shotgun should appeal to SKB and Ithaca collectors, upland hunters, and buyers looking for a mechanically solid Japanese-made side-by-side with strong bores, good metal condition, and some notable stock wear. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -N.P