Family hand me down..... any info ? - The Firearms Forum

Jay · 10-12-2010, 02:21 PM

This pistol belonged to a friend's uncle. Not looking to sell, but would like more info, if anyone has any.......

right side
"MIROKU"
FIREARMS MFG. CO.

left side
"LIBERTY CHIEF"
.38 special caliber

on bottom of grip frame it says:10908 Japan
It's a 6 shot.

3/2 STA SS · 10-12-2010, 02:52 PM

With the cylinder latch where it is located I would say a .38spl Colt Copy. Value maybe in the 150-175 range.

RJay · 10-12-2010, 02:57 PM

Most references don't even mention Miroku, if they do so it is in reference to their shotguns. They made at least two revolvers, one, a 6 shot Liberty Chief and a 5 shot , Special Police, both based on the Colt design. The Standard Catalog states 1965 to the mid 80's. However, I think the handgun production stopped in the late seventies when Japan passed their present restrictive gun laws. They were never imported in large numbers and most people have never heard of them. The ones I have handled seem to be of very good quality but again there is very little information of priceing. Just a WAG but I would say 200 to 250 in in exc condition. Hope that helps

Jay · 10-12-2010, 04:05 PM

Thanks, gents. I appreciate your input.

JetGirl · 10-12-2010, 04:38 PM

Jay, thank you.

Jay · 10-12-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MissAnnThrope

Jay, thank you.

10-12-2010, 02:21 PM	#1
Jay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,286	Family hand me down..... any info ? This pistol belonged to a friend's uncle. Not looking to sell, but would like more info, if anyone has any....... right side "MIROKU" FIREARMS MFG. CO. left side "LIBERTY CHIEF" .38 special caliber on bottom of grip frame it says:10908 Japan It's a 6 shot. Attached Images __________________ "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected cannot taste." "USMC 8652, 2531, RVN Jun '67, - May 69" --> Last edited by Jay; 10-12-2010 at 02:43 PM..

10-12-2010, 02:52 PM	#2
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,437	Re: Family hand me down..... any info ? With the cylinder latch where it is located I would say a .38spl Colt Copy. Value maybe in the 150-175 range. Last edited by 3/2 STA SS; 10-12-2010 at 02:54 PM..

10-12-2010, 02:57 PM	#3
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,487	Re: Family hand me down..... any info ? Most references don't even mention Miroku, if they do so it is in reference to their shotguns. They made at least two revolvers, one, a 6 shot Liberty Chief and a 5 shot , Special Police, both based on the Colt design. The Standard Catalog states 1965 to the mid 80's. However, I think the handgun production stopped in the late seventies when Japan passed their present restrictive gun laws. They were never imported in large numbers and most people have never heard of them. The ones I have handled seem to be of very good quality but again there is very little information of priceing. Just a WAG but I would say 200 to 250 in in exc condition. Hope that helps __________________ RonJames

10-12-2010, 04:05 PM	#4
Jay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,286	Re: Family hand me down..... any info ? Thanks, gents. I appreciate your input. __________________ "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected cannot taste." "USMC 8652, 2531, RVN Jun '67, - May 69"

10-12-2010, 04:38 PM	#5
JetGirl V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 206	Re: Family hand me down..... any info ? Jay, thank you.