SKB Model 385 12 Gauge Side-by-Side, 28-inch Barrels, 3-inch Chambers, Full/Modified Chokes, Factory Engraved, Japan, Serial NS42486
This Japanese-made SKB Model 385 field shotgun pairs a coin-finished, factory-engraved receiver with blued 28-inch steel barrels and 3-inch magnum chambers. It features a solid, matted rib with a single brass bead, a single gold-colored trigger with tang safety, and classic walnut furniture. Imported by G.U., Inc., Omaha, NE, this model comes from SKB’s final Japanese-made SxS field series before mid-2000s discontinuation and has Full and Modified chokes installed. Matching serial numbers are present on the action, barrels, and forend (serial NS42486).
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 walnut stock and beavertail forend show a few dings and scuffs. The locking lug has good remaining life, and the barrels lock up tightly. The firing pins appear to be in great shape. The ejectors are mis-timed.
What’s Included
- SKB Model 385 12 Gauge side-by-side shotgun
- Full and Modified chokes installed
The 28-inch steel barrels are set up for field use with a solid, matted top rib and a single brass bead front sight. Chambers are cut for 3-inch magnum shells, and this shotgun is configured with Full and Modified chokes installed.
The break-action design uses a single, gold-colored trigger and a tang-mounted safety. The receiver wears a coin/silver finish with sculpted fences and factory scroll/floral engraving that complements the blued barrels for a classic two-tone presentation.
Furniture includes a gloss-finished walnut pistol-grip stock with sharp checkering and a black recoil pad, matched to a beavertail forend. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches, offering a traditional field fit.
Made in Japan by New SKB Arms Company and imported by G.U., Inc., Omaha, NE, this Model 385 shows proof and import marks including C, NF, NP, and PROOF TESTED. It represents SKB’s late-1990s to mid-2000s side-by-side field series produced in Japan before discontinuation, with matching serial numbers on the action, barrels, and forend.