Mell Are Nikko shotguns any good?
The Nikko 5000 series handled well and, in common with so many other Japanese marques of this era, carried a reputation for being well constructed and robust. You are unlikely to have to pay silly money for one and there are certainly some great bargains to be found.
Who made Nikko shotguns?
They were made by Kodensha of Japan. They are 101`s with a different name. Mine was made in 1971 and imported by Tradewinds of Tacoma Washington.
Who makes Golden Eagle rifles?
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer: | Nikko Firearms Co., Tochigi, Japan |
|---|---|
| Caliber: | various |
| Barrel: | 24 in (610 mm) or 26 in (660 mm) |
| Weight (empty): | 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg) with 24 in barrel |
| Magazine capacity: | 3 (Magnum) or 5 (regular) rounds |
How much is a golden eagle rifle worth?
Recently Sold GOLDEN EAGLE 7000 rifle
| Price | Item | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| $1,150.00 | OTHER MODEL .22-250 REM. NIKKO GOLDEN EAGLE 7000 IN 22-250 REMINGTON 26 INCH ” BARREL Harrodsburg, KY 40330 | Used |
| $904.99 | OTHER MODEL .243 WIN. NIKKO GOLDEN EAGLE 7000 243 BOLT RIFLE 24 INCH ” BARREL Huntsville, AR 72740 | Used |
Where did the Nikko Golden Eagle Shotgun come from?
Golden Eagles were made by Nikko Limited in Tochigi Japan and were trade names used by Kodensha Co Ltd also of Tochigi who also produced Winchesters model 101 O/U and single barrel along with model 23 SXS and some other models.
Is the Nikko golden eagle a Winchester 101?
The quality of construction is similar. Fjestad’s “Blue Book of Gun Values” has a particularly informative couple of pages on the history of Nikko and the Kodensha plant, but it is has little on the actual Nikko guns themselves. If you consider your Nikko Golden Eagle to be a Winchester 101 by a different name, you won’t be too far from the truth.
What kind of shotgun is a Nikko 5000?
I recently acquired a Nikko O/U from my father. It is a Nikko 5000 – I in 2 3/4 12 gauge with the “Golden Eagle” emblem on the receiver. I know that Nikko has since either gone out of business or has simply dropped from the shotgun/firearm business.
When did the Nikko 20ga shotgun come out?
REALLLLLLY wide rib. Looks like a Winchester 101. Have a friend that has matching serial numbers 12 and 20ga. Nice guns from Japan. I think they came out somewhere around 1967.