Miroku Model 700 Field Grade Skeet 12 Gauge Over/Under, 26-inch Barrels, c. 1968–1972
This Japanese-made Miroku Model 700 Field Grade Skeet was manufactured approximately between 1968 and 1972. It is in good condition, in proper working order, and configured with skeet barrels. Notable features include a coin-finished, factory-engraved receiver, 26-inch barrels with a ventilated and matted rib, fixed chokes, and 2 3/4-inch chambers. A single gold-colored trigger, tang safety, and bead sights with a mid-bead round out this classic skeet configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches, knicks, and blemishes throughout the firearm, with a concentration of scratching on the forend. The bore is shiny with some internal scratches. There is a small spot of rust on the upper barrel near the rib.
What's Included
- Miroku Model 700 Field Grade Skeet 12 Gauge over/under shotgun
This Field Grade Skeet variant pairs 26-inch barrels with a ventilated, matted rib and fixed chokes, a setup tailored for skeet use. Chambers are 2 3/4 inches, with a two-round capacity and break-action over/under operation. The gun carries UK Nitro Proof marks including "12", "70MM", "NP", and "SC".
The receiver wears a coin/silver-gray finish with factory scroll engraving on the receiver and monoblock lugs. Controls include a right-opening top lever and a tang-mounted safety. A single, gold-colored trigger provides a straightforward, skeet-friendly firing sequence. Barrels are blued for a clean, classic look.
Stocked in walnut, the gun features a pistol-grip buttstock and a beavertail forend, both checkered for secure handling. It is fitted with a black hard buttplate bearing the raised "M" Miroku monogram, with a length of pull measuring 13.8 inches. Sights are a front bead with a mid-bead for quick alignment on crossing targets.
A Deeley-style forend latch secures the forend, and key components show matching serial numbers on the trigger-guard tang, forend iron, barrel monoblock, and inside the forend wood. Built in Japan by Miroku circa 1968–1972, this Model 700 presents as a well-made skeet gun that remains in proper working order.