BC Miroku Charles Daly Superior Grade 26″ 20 GA 3″ Over Under Shotgun C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,001.50
LSB#: LSB260708ES005
Make: B. C. Miroku (Imported by Charles Daly)
Model: Superior Grade
Serial Number: S524983, all serialized parts match.
Year of Manufacture: 1967-1972 C&R
Caliber: 20 Gauge 2.75″ and 3″ shells.
Action Type: Over/Under Top Break Double-Barrel Shotgun with ejectors and Single selective Inertial Trigger. The safety does not automatically re-set.
Barrel Length: 26”
Choke: Fixed chokes with barrels marked Modified over Improved Cylinder. My choke gauge reads Modified over Cylinder.
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a Bradley style white bead sight affixed to the front of the rib. There is also a smaller white mid bead. The top of the rib is finely checkered.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The furniture is a two piece checkered walnut set with a full finger shelf forend and a capped semi-pistol grip stock with fluted comb and black vented rubber butt pad. The length of pull is 14.5″. The drop at comb is 1 3/8ths” and the drop at heel is 2.25″. The cast is slightly right handed. The shotgun weighs 6lbs 14OZ. The wood shows some surface level lines, compressions, and some discoloration in the finish. There is a notable series of small compressions near the toe. There are no chips or cracks. The butt pad is pliable with some rub wear around the edges. Overall the furniture set is in about Good+-Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued with Gold toned trigger.
Finish Originality: Original.
Bore Condition: The smooth bores are very bright with no erosion or pitting. Both barrels show some very minor lines from use. The bottom barrel shows some plastic fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bores rate 9.25/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 92% of its metal finish. The lower tang, upper tang under the safety, muzzles, edges of the trigger guard, edges of the receiver all show finish loss. The receiver has turned plum. The trigger has discolored. The inside of the action shows very little rub wear. The action is smooth, the markings are clear, and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this shotgun is in Good+-Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lockup is tight with no play to the receiver. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This B.C. Miroku Charles Daly Superior Grade is a finely made Japanese over-under shotgun from the late 1960s, reflecting the high level of craftsmanship for which Miroku-built Charles Daly guns are known. This example is chambered in 20 gauge with 3-inch chambers and 26-inch barrels, with fixed Modified and Improved cylinder chokes. A Bradley-style white bead front sight is paired with a white mid bead on the rib, providing a clear reference for establishing consistent head placement in the field.
The two-piece checkered walnut furniture gives the shotgun a particularly refined appearance and incorporates several thoughtful details. The forend has a full finger shelf that provides a natural purchase for the support hand, while the capped semi-pistol grip stock features a fluted comb that adds both visual character and a more finished appearance. A rubber butt pad completes the stock. With its 26-inch barrels, fixed choke combination, and carefully shaped walnut furniture, this Superior Grade is a well-appointed 20 gauge that reflects the quality and styling associated with Miroku’s better-grade sporting guns of the period. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.