Miroku Model 3700
Miroku Corporation · Shotgun · Discontinued · 1974
Also known as: Miroku 3700, Model 3700
Overview
The Miroku Model 3700 is a Japanese-made 12-gauge over/under break-action shotgun produced for clay-target and field shooting. Built on a monobloc boxlock action with a single selective trigger, automatic ejectors and a ventilated top rib, it was offered in field, skeet and trap configurations and in escalating decorative grades (Grade 1 through Grade 5) with increasing receiver engraving and higher-figure Turkish walnut stocks. The 3700 reflects the same manufacturing standards Miroku applies to the Browning Citori and Winchester over/under shotguns it builds under contract, and it remains a well-regarded, durable competition and sporting gun on the used market.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3400 g (119.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1220 mm (48.03") |
| Barrel Length | 762 mm (30.00") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Effective Range | 45 m (49 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12 ga, 12 bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Break Action Manual Loading
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Barrel Selector
- Features: Over Under Barrels, Single Selective Trigger, Automatic Ejectors, Ventilated Rib, Engraved Receiver, Pistol Grip Stock
Variants
- Miroku Model 3700 Grade 1 - Base Grade
- Miroku Model 3700 Grade 3 - Engraved
- Miroku Model 3700 Skeet - Skeet
- Miroku Model 3700 Trap - Trap
Service history
Operators
- Civilian Market
Production
Production years: 1974-1990
Approximate production span; the 3700 was a mainstream competition/sporting over-under sold in significant numbers before being replaced by newer Miroku models.
Origin
Country of origin: Japan
Discontinued: 1990
Notes
Chambered for 2 3/4" (70mm) 12-gauge shells. Commonly encountered with 26-30" barrels; 30" (762mm) is typical on trap configurations. Grade numbering (1/3/5) denotes the level of engraving and stock figure rather than mechanical differences. Superseded in Miroku's own-brand lineup by later models such as the MK38 and MK70.
Background
Miroku's decades of building over/under shotguns under contract for Browning and Winchester show through on the Model 3700 - buyers often described it as delivering near-Citori build quality at a considerably lower price, which kept the guns in demand long after production ended.