MODEL 685 FIELD
similar to Model 585 Deluxe Field, except has silver finished engraved receiver with gold inlays and better walnut, engine turned monobloc. Imported 1992-1995.
SKB
SKB Arms Company exported its first shotguns into the U.S. during 1966. SKB also manufactured shotguns for Browning, Weatherby, and Birmingham Small Arms (BSA). In 1986, SKB had produced its one millionth shotgun. SKB also manufactured many other models and variations of O/Us, SxS, and semi-auto shotguns that were not imported into the U.S. Most of these shotgun variations were brought back from Japan directly by US military service members. In 1987, importation resumed on most SKB models. While the model numbers have changed, quality is similar to those models imported previously by Ithaca. In most cases, the newer models are derived closely from their previous counterparts. Listings in this section will differentiate older, disc. models from more recently imported models. Ithaca imported from 1968 to 1978, Mitsui and Co. Chicago, IL from 1980 to 1983, and G.U. Inc from 1987 to 2010.
Early in 2010, the owners made the difficult decision to close the SKB Shotguns factory and negotiated the sale of the brand name, mechanical drawings and all of the remaining parts to G.U. Inc.
Early in 2010, the owners made the difficult decision to close the SKB Shotguns factory and negotiated the sale of the brand name, mechanical drawings and all of the remaining parts to G.U. Inc.
Current trademark established in 2013. The SKB Shotgun line is manufactured in Turkey by Akus and Akdas Makina. These companies are licensed to produce the SKB brand by the U.S. owners, SKB Shotguns, USA located in Omaha, NE. Previously manufactured by the SKB Arms Company located near Tokyo, Japan from 1855-until December, 2009. Dealer and distributor sales.
SKB Firearms Models
Model 685 Field Set
includes 12/20, 20/28 ga., 28 ga./.410 bore, 26 or 28 (new 1994) in. VR barrels with SKB Inter-choke system (on 12, 20, and 28 ga.), silver nitride receiver with finely engraved scroll game scenes, low profile receiver, crossbolt locking sy...
Model 685 Trap
12 ga., 30 or 32 in. choke tube barrels with or w/o Monte Carlo stock, high rib. Disc.
Model 685 Skeet
12, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, 28 or 30 (12 ga. only - new 1994) in. barrels with multi-chokes. Disc.
Model 685 3-Ga. Skeet Set
includes 20, 28 ga., and .410 bore fitted 28 in. barrels sets with individual forends, aluminum case. Disc.
Model 685 Sporting Clays
28 (all gauges), 30 (12 ga. only), or 32 (12 ga. only) in. multi-choke barrels, dimensioned for Sporting Clays competition, 3/8 in. narrow rib became available 1994. Importation disc. 1995.
Model 685 Sporting Clays Set
includes one set of 12 ga. (28, 30, or 32 in. VR barrels) and 20 ga. (28 in. only) or one set of 32 and 28 in. barrels in 12 ga only. Imported 1994-95.
MODEL 690 FIELD
12, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, 3 in. chambers, boxlock action, 26 or 28 in. VR barrels with 5 choke tubes, auto ejectors, mechanical single trigger, checkered Grade 2 Turkish walnut pistol grip stock and Schnabel forearm with high gloss poly...
MODEL 700 TRAP GRADE
12 ga., 26 in. IC/M, 28 in. F/M, and 30 in. F/M barrels, wide rib, selective ejectors, silver or gold SST, has more engraving than Model 600 Trap and better grade wood. Mfg. 1969-1975.
MODEL 700 DOUBLES GUN
12 ga., similar to Model 700 Trap, except choked for 21 yd. and 30 yd. targets. Mfg. 1973-75.
MODEL 700 SKEET GRADE
-similar to Model 700 Doubles, only bored S&S, available in 12 or 20 ga. Disc.
MODEL 720 FIELD
12, 20, 28 ga., .410 bore, or 28 ga./.410 bore set (28 in. barrel only), 2 3/4 (set) or 3 in. chamber, chrome moly steel boxlock receiver, 26 (Youth configuration with 20 ga.), 28, or 30 (12 ga. only) in. VR high polished blued barrels, aut...
MODEL 785 FIELD
12, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, silver Nitride engraved receiver, 3 in. chambers, 26 or 28 in. barrels (supplied with choke tubes), similar to 585 Series, except has chrome-lined bores on all models and also includes lengthened forcing cones ...
Model 785 Field Set
includes 12/20, 20/28 ga., 28 ga./.410 bore, 26 or 28 in. VR barrels with SKB Inter-Choke system (on 12 and 20 ga.), silver nitride receiver with finely engraved scroll game scenes, low profile receiverile receiver, crossbolt locking system...
Model 785 Medallion
12, 20, or 28 ga., 3 in. chambers, features inlaid medallions in gold or bronze finish (medallion artwork by Ron Van Gilder and Rocky Capece), very limited production. Mfg. 2000-05.
Model 785 Trap
12 ga., 30 or 32 in. choke tube barrels with or w/o Monte Carlo stock, high rib. Importation disc. 2002.
Model 785 Skeet
12, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, 28 or 30 (12 ga. only) in. barrels with multi-chokes. Importation disc. 2002.
Model 785 3-Ga. Skeet Set
includes 20, 28 ga., and .410 bore fitted 28 in. barrel sets with individual forends, aluminum case. Importation disc. 2002.
Model 785 Sporting Clays
12, 20, or 28 ga., 28 in. (all gauges), 30 in. (12 ga. only), or 32 in. (12 ga. only) multi-choke barrels, dimensioned for Sporting Clays competition with 12mm narrow rib. Importation disc. 2002.
Model 785 Sporting Clays Set
includes 2 sets of barrels (12 ga. - 30 in., 20 ga. - 28 in.). Imported 1996-2002.
MODEL 800 TRAP GRADE
12 ga., similar to Model 700 Trap, except more engraving, better grade wood, wide rib. Limited mfg. 1969-1975.
MODEL 800 SKEET GRADE
12 or 20 ga., skeet chokes. Mfg. 1969-1975.
MODEL 880 CROWN GRADE
12, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, coin finished receiver, extensively engraved sideplates, SST, ejectors, select walnut with fleur-de-lis scroll style checkering, double crossbolt action. Limited mfg. Disc. 1980.
MODEL 885
available in Field, Skeet, or Trap configuration, coin finished boxlock action with sideplates, fine scroll engraving with game scenes, beginning 1992 the 885 Series in 12 ga. featured lengthened forcing cones, .735 in. bore, and a competit...
Model 885 Field
12, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, field dimensions, 26 or 28 in. barrels include choke tubes. Imported 1989-94.
Model 885 Trap
12 ga., 30 or 32 in. barrels with multi-chokes, standard or Monte Carlo stock. Disc.
Model 885 Skeet
12, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, 28 or 30 (12 ga. only - new 1994) in. barrels with multi-chokes. Disc.
Model 885 Field Set
includes 12/20, 20/28 ga., 28 ga./.410 bore 26 or 28 (new 1994) in. VR barrels with SKB Inter-Choke system (on 12 and 20 ga.), silver nitride receiver with finely engraved scroll game scenes, low profile receiver, crossbolt locking system, ...
Model 885 3-Ga. Skeet Set
includes 20, 28 ga., and .410 bore fitted 28 in. barrel sets with individual forends, aluminum case. Disc.
Model 885 Sporting Clays
28 (all gauges), 30 (12 ga. only), or 32 (12 ga. only) in. multi-choke barrels, dimensioned for Sporting Clays competition, 3/8 in. narrow rib became available 1994.
MODEL 5600
12 ga. only, 26, 28 and 30 in. barrels available as Trap or Skeet only, boxlock action, VR and ventilated barrels, ejectors, mechanical trigger, no barrel selector, blued receiver no engraving select walnut. Imported 1980-1981.
MODEL 5700
12 ga. only, 26, 28, or 30 in. barrels available as Trap or Skeet only, boxlock action, VR and ventilated barrels, ejectors, mechanical trigger, no barrel selector, receiver has a nitride case hardened finish with hand engraved game scene a...
MODEL 5800
12 ga. only 26, 28 and 30 inch barrels available as Trap or Skeet only, boxlock action, VR and ventilated barrels, ejectors, mechanical trigger, no barrel selector, receiver has a nitride case hardened finish with a lavish hand engraved scr...
Model 5800 Custom Deluxe
12 ga. only, 26, 28 and 30 inch barrels available as Trap or Skeet only, boxlock action, VR, and ventilated barrels, ejectors, mechanical trigger, no barrel selector, receiver has a Nitride case hardened or blue finish with a lavish hand en...
GC 7 GAME BIRD SERIES
12, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, 3 in. chambers (except 28 ga.), low profile boxlock action, Greener crossbolt, silver nitride finished receiver with scroll engraving, 26 or 28 in. monobloc barrels, lengthened forcing cones, Briley F2 choke tu...
GC 7 Game Bird Youth & Ladies
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chambers, low profile boxlock action, Greener crossbolt, silver nitride finished receiver with scroll engraving, 26 or 28 in. monobloc barrels, lengthened forcing cones, Briley F2 choke tubes, top vent. rib, SST, inertia...
GC 7 Game Bird Multi-Gauge Set
includes 12 and 20 ga., 20 and 28 ga., or 28 ga. and .410 bore 28 in. barrel sets. Disc. 2010.
GC 7 CLAYS SERIES
12, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, 3 in. chambers (except 28 ga.), low profile boxlock action, ejectors, Greener crossbolt, silver nitride finished receiver with game scene engraving, 28, 30, or 32 in. monobloc barrels, lengthened forcing cones,...
GC 7 Clays 2 Barrel Set
includes 12 and 20 ga., 20 and 28 ga., or 28 ga. and .410 bore 30 in. barrel sets. Disc. 2010.
GC 7 Clays 3 Barrel Set
includes 20, 28 ga. and .410 bore with choice of 28 or 30 in. barrel sets. Disc. 2010.
GC 7 TRAP SERIES
12 ga., 30, 32, or 34 in. barrels, Briley X2 extended choke tubes, top vent. rib, fixed or adj. comb Grade II or III checkered American black walnut stock and forearm, black Pachmayr XLT recoil pad. Mfg. 2009-2010.
GC 7 Trap Top Single
32 in. barrels, 13 1/2 in. LOP, adj. comb Grade I stock. Disc. 2010.
GC 7 Trap Un-Single
32 or 34 in. barrels, fixed or adj. comb Grade II/III stock. Disc. 2010.
GC 7 Trap Un-Single Combo
includes 30, 32, or 34 in. barrels, adj. comb Grade II/III stock. Disc. 2010.