Browning Miroku BSS Model B-SS 20 GA 26" SxS Side by Side Shotgun
Our Assessment: The B-S/S is a double-barrel shotgun made by Miroku in Japan for the Browning Arms Company. It has the classic styling of the Citori series in the classic side-by-side configuration of the earliest double-barrel shotguns. This example is in Fine condition with about 96% of its finish, bright bores, and strong mechanics. It was produced in 1975 before Browning switched their serial number scheme to their current two-letter date code. The gun shows honest wear from gentle use and still locks up tight with bright bores. It would be great for fast-moving upland birds and would make a nice challenge on the skeet field.
Make: Miroku for Browning
Model: B-S/S
Serial Number: 8527B57
Year of Manufacture: 1975
Caliber: 20 Gauge, 3" Chambers
Action Type: Top-Break Side-by-Side Double Barrel Shotgun with ejectors & Single Non-Selective Trigger (mechanical)
Barrel Length: 26"
Choke: Left: Modified, Right: Improved Cylinder
Sights / Optics: There is a metal bead at the front of the rib. There is verdigris on and around the bead. The top of the rib is serrated for glare reduction.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with beavertail forend, pistol grip, straight comb and textured black plastic Browning buttplate. The stocks have some scattered light nicks, scratches and compressions. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 1/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Drop at comb is approximately 1 1/2", drop at heel 2 3/8". The stocks rate in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no erosion in the bores. In this writer's opinion, the bores rate 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 96% of its metal finish. There is verdigris at the bead. There are scattered nicks, speckles of surface oxidation and some minor handling marks. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun comes in a Boyt soft case
CA LEGALITY: CA DEALER Transferable: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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