i inherited a b.c. Miroku from my father. - The Firearms Forum

Jean Pierre Mattar · 10-21-2009, 10:17 AM

I inherited a B.C. Miroku from my father serial number702044 ,it s brand new ,he bought in 1972,excelent condition in oil.can any one mail me on dc_halk@hotmail.com and tell how much is it worth now.thank you.

GunHugger · 10-21-2009, 06:41 PM

I'll post here, sorry not going to email because info here can be shared.

No values shown for Mikoku in the BlueBook.

Current manufacturer established during 1893 and located in Kochi, Japan. Miroku currently manufactures long arms for Browning and Winchester (please refer to individual sections), in addition to their own line of firearms mostly distributed in Europe.
Shotguns marked Miroku only without another trademark listing represent that period of manufacture before Miroku began manufacturing shotguns for other companies (i.e. Charles Daly, Browning, and others). Most guns marked Miroku only were made on a limited basis and although somewhat rare, collector desirability to date has been minimal. Since model notations were not specified in most instances (many shotguns were made to test market demand), a model rundown is virtually impossible. Values can be approx. ascertained by comparing a Miroku shotgun of similar gauge, features, engraving/wood, and condition to an equivalent Japanese Charles Daly model. Miroku also manufactured revolvers up until approx. 1964 which may be designated Liberty Chief - limited importation into the U.S.

But it does have these listed under Charles Daly, made before 1976.

If you would have let me know the model I wouldn't have to post it all, but here it is.

Previously manufactured by B.C. Miroku, located in Kochi, Japan until 1976.

FIELD GRADE Add to Collection
- 12 or 20 ga., light engraving.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
$850 $725 $600 $550 $475 $400 $350

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VENTURE GRADE Add to Collection
- all gauges, moderate engraving.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
$825 $700 $600 $500 $475 $400 $350

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VENTURE SKEET Add to Collection
- 26 in. barrels choked skeet and skeet.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
$875 $725 $625 $550 $475 $400 $350

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VENTURE TRAP Add to Collection
- 30 in. imp. mod. and full.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
$795 $650 $550 $485 $425 $375 $350

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SUPERIOR GRADE Add to Collection
- all gauges, select checkered walnut stock with round knob, scroll engraving similar to Grade I Browning Superposed.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
$1,225 $1,050 $900 $800 $700 $650 $600

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SUPERIOR TRAP Add to Collection

Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
$1,000 $825 $675 $575 $500 $440 $390

This model has an optional selective ejection system enabling the shooter to deactivate the ejectors.

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DIAMOND GRADE Add to Collection
- all gauges, extensive engraving with better quality wood.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
$2,000 $1,725 $1,400 $1,125 $995 $895 $775

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DIAMOND GRADE SKEET Add to Collection

Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
$2,100 $1,750 $1,450 $1,150 $1,000 $900 $775

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DIAMOND GRADE TRAP Add to Collection

Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
$1,550 $1,325 $1,035 $850 $775 $700 $625

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WIDE RIB DIAMOND GRADE FLATTOP TRAP Add to Collection

Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
$1,550 $1,325 $1,035 $850 $775 $700 $625

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DIAMOND REGENT GRADE Add to Collection
- mostly 12 ga., extensive frame engraving with gold inlays, rare.
Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60%
$3,995 $3,500 $3,100 $2,500 $2,100 $1,800 $1,500

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10-21-2009, 10:17 AM	#1
Jean Pierre Mattar Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	i inherited a b.c. Miroku from my father. I inherited a B.C. Miroku from my father serial number702044 ,it s brand new ,he bought in 1972,excelent condition in oil.can any one mail me on dc_halk@hotmail.com and tell how much is it worth now.thank you. -->

10-21-2009, 06:41 PM	#2
GunHugger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SW PA Posts: 1,161	Re: i inherited a b.c. Miroku from my father. I'll post here, sorry not going to email because info here can be shared. No values shown for Mikoku in the BlueBook. Current manufacturer established during 1893 and located in Kochi, Japan. Miroku currently manufactures long arms for Browning and Winchester (please refer to individual sections), in addition to their own line of firearms mostly distributed in Europe. Shotguns marked Miroku only without another trademark listing represent that period of manufacture before Miroku began manufacturing shotguns for other companies (i.e. Charles Daly, Browning, and others). Most guns marked Miroku only were made on a limited basis and although somewhat rare, collector desirability to date has been minimal. Since model notations were not specified in most instances (many shotguns were made to test market demand), a model rundown is virtually impossible. Values can be approx. ascertained by comparing a Miroku shotgun of similar gauge, features, engraving/wood, and condition to an equivalent Japanese Charles Daly model. Miroku also manufactured revolvers up until approx. 1964 which may be designated Liberty Chief - limited importation into the U.S. But it does have these listed under Charles Daly, made before 1976. If you would have let me know the model I wouldn't have to post it all, but here it is. Previously manufactured by B.C. Miroku, located in Kochi, Japan until 1976. FIELD GRADE Add to Collection - 12 or 20 ga., light engraving. Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% $850 $725 $600 $550 $475 $400 $350 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VENTURE GRADE Add to Collection - all gauges, moderate engraving. Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% $825 $700 $600 $500 $475 $400 $350 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VENTURE SKEET Add to Collection - 26 in. barrels choked skeet and skeet. Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% $875 $725 $625 $550 $475 $400 $350 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VENTURE TRAP Add to Collection - 30 in. imp. mod. and full. Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% $795 $650 $550 $485 $425 $375 $350 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPERIOR GRADE Add to Collection - all gauges, select checkered walnut stock with round knob, scroll engraving similar to Grade I Browning Superposed. Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% $1,225 $1,050 $900 $800 $700 $650 $600 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPERIOR TRAP Add to Collection Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% $1,000 $825 $675 $575 $500 $440 $390 This model has an optional selective ejection system enabling the shooter to deactivate the ejectors. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIAMOND GRADE Add to Collection - all gauges, extensive engraving with better quality wood. Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% $2,000 $1,725 $1,400 $1,125 $995 $895 $775 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIAMOND GRADE SKEET Add to Collection Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% $2,100 $1,750 $1,450 $1,150 $1,000 $900 $775 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIAMOND GRADE TRAP Add to Collection Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% $1,550 $1,325 $1,035 $850 $775 $700 $625 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WIDE RIB DIAMOND GRADE FLATTOP TRAP Add to Collection Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% $1,550 $1,325 $1,035 $850 $775 $700 $625 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIAMOND REGENT GRADE Add to Collection - mostly 12 ga., extensive frame engraving with gold inlays, rare. Grading 100% 98% 95% 90% 80% 70% 60% $3,995 $3,500 $3,100 $2,500 $2,100 $1,800 $1,500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- __________________ . “There will be a revolution in this country!” “I don’t believe people should to be able to own guns.” ~Barack Obama "Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war let it begin here." ~Captain John Parker, to his Minute Men on Lexington Green, April 19, 1775.