Videos tagged with Japanese Shotguns

This video reviews several firearms from the Holtz Auctioneers November 2025 main sale, focusing on unique and collectible pieces. A highlight is the Maroku G12 President, a Japanese-made 12 gauge shotgun from 1985, praised for its craftsmanship, engraving, and American walnut stock. Other notable firearms discussed include a Beretta SO2, a 1915 German sidelock non-ejector, a J. Dowall & Sons Scottish boxlock, a Russian MT5S-20 Skibsu over/under, and a rare Ithaca 7E single barrel trap gun.

This video from TGS Outdoors, featuring an experienced presenter, breaks down budget shotgun options into five categories relevant to the UK market. It covers new Turkish imports like Yildiz and ATA SP, undervalued used Japanese over-and-unders such as Miroku and Winchester, opportunistic private sales, classic boxlock side-by-sides, and affordable autoloaders. The guide emphasizes value for money and understanding the trade-offs between new warranties and used quality.

This video reviews a wide array of shotguns and rifles available at a Holts auction in September 2021. The presenter highlights the exceptional value found in older, unfashionable Japanese over-and-unders like the Neko, praises the enduring quality of Beretta 682 X-Traps, and explores various other firearms including Miroku shotguns, converted double rifles, and vintage .410 bore options. The review emphasizes practical considerations, historical significance, and the potential for acquiring high-quality firearms at bargain prices.

This video provides a historical overview of Japanese firearm manufacturers, focusing on the post-World War II era. It details the operations and collaborations of companies like Kadensha, Nikko, Winchester, Miroku, and SKB, highlighting their contributions to shotgun production and their relationships with Western brands. The content emphasizes the engineering quality and often undervalued nature of Japanese firearms.