Description
MIROKU 12G MK38 OVER AND UNDER TRAP GUN.
Semi-Dedicated Trap 12g Over and Under model MK38 Shotgun from Miroku. However, NOTHING at all to prevent using it for ANY other discipline including Live Quarry.
THE Best Value Shotguns available considering build quality for price.
30” (760mm) fixed choke barrels at slightly lose ¾ and Full restrictions. Standard 2 ¾” (70mm Chambers). Stock length measures to 14 ¼” (362mm) giving an overall 47” dead (1195mm). Weighs in at 7 Lbs 11 oz (3.489 Kg) so enough to help with absorbing a lot of any recoil.
A somewhat unusual choke combo for a trap gun but it IS as per images / spec detailed so…
Beaver Tail style Forend for additional grip as it fills the hand well.
Generally Excellent overall condition. The only real things of note is a small inch or so light scratch to the l/h side of the stock. It will likely near if not completely lift out. As it is the light has to catch to be particularly noticeable. Also the previous owner appears to have taken a penknife to the ¾” (19mm) after-market Kick-Eze Recoil pad. Not the neatest bit of trimming but presumably to allow a cleaner lift into the shoulder. I can easily smooth this down to a better finish. Beavertail Forend for a good grip and generally Very Nice Cross Grain Highlights to the Strong Straight Grained Stock.
Bright Finished Action almost entirely covered with Scrollwork Engraving. All chequering is still nice and crisp too with Minimal cast. As such this will likely shoot from either shoulder. The gun has done little since brand new and I suspect it is a Grade 1 example. No engraving to the action top shoulders or trigger guard. Out of interest, brand new today, the self-same gun retails at close to £2000. This dates back to 1995 production and a time many people consider some of their best. For the guns condition this offers an excellent saving on new and WILL, no doubt, last just as long.
£1099.99
THE LEAD SHOT DEBACLE?:
FIRST THING: Given lead is SO dangerous, can we ask about getting every lead water main replaced? After all, ANYONE with one of those still supplying water has zero choice. LETS PUT THAT QUESTION TO HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE AS WELL AS THE GOVERNMENT.
That is every child’s grazed knee washed out with lead infested water (direct into their blood stream. Every glass of juice. Every cup of tea or coffee, Vegetables washed and cooked in the stuff. ALL that DELICIOUS Gravy. Cloths washed in it. Then we bath in the sodding lead infested stuff!
HOW DO THEY DEFEND THIS FACT?
THEN THERE ARE more and more Non-Toxic Shot alternatives being produced. WITH near matching performances to traditional lead and close to, if not matching pressures. Take a look at Horton Gunmakers for their own entry into this debacle of modern-day shooting. IF it’s so lethally deadly to shooters and game eaters, how is it every old lead water main supply pipe is not getting ripped out and replaced? To my mind it’s a DISGRACE that the shooting industry did not simply ask that one simple question. NO, they saw an excuse to charge a fortune and that mainly to the detriment of the quarry. Just my opinion …..for what its worth?
Anyway, take a look for yourself:
NOW, to TRY and help speed up availability I WILL also suggest that YOU pass on details to everyone you know who shoots. Then ALL of us start to ask whoever we buy from why they are not DEMANDING cartridges made in this material? Basically VOTE with your WALLET.
YES, it will take a little time for everything to filter through but patience IS a virtue. It also allows everyone who wants to keep hold of their ‘old favourite’ for the rest of their lives. Even pass it on to the next generation and hopefully beyond!
On that note I AM looking into the possibility of stocking some direct from Steve at Hortons. RING for an update and keep checking the web site.
