Weatherby Athena 12 Gauge Over/Under, 28-inch, 3-inch Chambers, SKB Japan, Coin-Finish Engraved Sideplates, Screw-In Chokes
This Weatherby Athena is a Japanese SKB-manufactured over/under from the 1980s with distinctive coin-finish engraved sideplates and classic Weatherby styling. It features 28-inch blued barrels with 3-inch chambers and screw-in chokes, a ventilated matted rib with a brass front bead, and a high-gloss checkered walnut stock with a beavertail forend. It is import-marked "SOUTH GATE, CALIF MADE IN JAPAN" and set up with a single gold-tone trigger and tang safety.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There are visible scratches and blemishes on exterior surfaces. The buttstock is cracked at the pistol grip.
What’s Included
- Weatherby Athena 12 gauge over/under shotgun
Built by SKB in Japan for Weatherby, this Athena represents the brand’s 1980s over/under line with refined finishing and reliable construction. The coin-finish receiver carries full scroll-and-rosette engraving on the sideplates, and the factory engraving adds a classic presentation aligned with Weatherby’s import standards of the era. The "SOUTH GATE, CALIF MADE IN JAPAN" marking confirms its period and origin.
The 28-inch blued barrels are chambered for 3-inch 12-gauge shells and use screw-in chokes for pattern versatility. A ventilated, matted rib and brass front bead provide a clean sighting plane designed for field or clays. The bores are clean and bright.
The break-action over/under layout is paired with a single gold-tone trigger and a tang safety for straightforward operation. Capacity is two rounds.
The stock set is classic Weatherby: high-gloss walnut with cut checkering, a pistol grip, and a beavertail forend. A Weatherby-branded ventilated recoil pad and a 14-inch length of pull round out the dimensions, balancing the coin-finish receiver against the deep blued barrels.