Is this Nikko shot gun any good?

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Is this Nikko shot gun any good?

A Nikko 5000. They are no longer in production.

Thursday, 21 June 2007

I have been offered a Nikko over-under shotgun in a private sale. It looks good, but I can find no references to the manufacturer. What do you know about these guns?

Technical
MIKE GEORGE says: Nikko shotguns were made in Japan, and are no longer in production. The last guns came into the UK during the early 1980s.

The most familiar model was the 5000, which came in field, trap and skeet configurations. As far as I recall, there was no sporter.

The guns were quite well made and handled well, but the fault was, with long use, the ejectors could become splayed outwards to the point they eventually over-rode the cartridge heads.

At best, this gun is going to be around 25 years old, and with a gun no longer in production there is an obvious spares problem. If anything breaks, you would have to be prepared to pay to have a one-off part made. If you are still tempted to buy, I suggest you get it thoroughly checked by a gunsmith before you part with any cash!

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Comments

Allan Evans

Thu, 23rd Aug 2012 16:33:19

I have a Nikko "Shadow", and love it dearly (had it over 20 yrs). Problem is... I have lost one of my ejector springs. Any idea where I might find one?

Eric

Wed, 16th Mar 2011 14:44:17

Winchester 101,Nikko 5000's,Classic 101's--- Actually they were made by a company that Olin had interest in in Japan. Kodensha was the name. Indeed they made the Nikko line of guns. By and large the Nikkos had better wood since they got first pick when ever a boatload came in. Later the line of Classic Doubles 101s, they were the same exact gun as the Winchester 101s and Nikkos, and imported by Classic Doubles in St. Louis were made there too. Parts are indeed available ..Please get your facts correct..