B.C. Miroku Charles Daly Field .410 Bore Over/Under, 26 Inch Barrels, 3 Inch Chambers, Fixed Skeet/Skeet, Vent Rib, Factory Engraved (Japan, 1969–1973)
This B.C. Miroku Charles Daly Field over/under .410 stands out for its Japanese manufacture during the 1969–1973 period, factory scroll engraving, and well-executed field configuration. It features 26 inch monobloc barrels with a ventilated, matted rib and both front and mid beads, 3 inch chambers, and fixed Skeet/Skeet (S & S) chokes. Matching serial numbers appear on the barrel, tang, and forend, and the stock has a neutral grip and neutral cast.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The gun presents in great shape for its age. The barrels lock up with a good fit, and the locking lug shows plenty of remaining service life. The firing pins appear strong, and the ejectors are correctly timed.
What’s Included
- B.C. Miroku Charles Daly Field .410 Bore over/under shotgun
Manufactured by B.C. Miroku in Kochi, Japan and imported/marketed by Charles Daly, this Field model reflects Miroku’s late-60s to early-70s production quality. The steel receiver shows blued/black sidewalls with factory scroll engraving, while the belly, fences, and top tang/lever display a bright coin/satin silver finish, with the receiver belly marked B.C. MIROKU. Proof and import markings include CHARLES DALY, N.Y., N.Y.
and MIROKU FIREARMS MFG. CO., KOCHI JAPAN.
The 26 inch steel barrels are built on a monobloc and carry 3 inch chambers. A ventilated, matted rib teams with a front bead and a mid-bead for clean sighting. Fixed Skeet/Skeet chokes are confirmed by internal SS choke code stamps on the flats/knuckle, matching the listing’s fixed S & S chokes.
The stock and forend are gloss-finished walnut with checkering, a pistol-grip profile, and a beavertail forend secured by a Deeley-style latch. The neutral grip and neutral cast provide a straight presentation that suits a wide range of shooters. Length of pull measures 14 inches.
This break-action over/under uses a single trigger and a tang safety. Capacity is two rounds. Markings on the monobloc include .410 75M proof/inspection stamps, and the set retains matching serial numbers on the barrel, tang, and forend.