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SKB Arms

SKB Arms Company

Historic Japanese shotgun manufacturer near Tokyo founded by feudal lord's appointed gunsmith, producing premier competition and field shotguns combining modern technology with old-world craftsmanship.

Country: Japan
Founded: 1855
Defunct: 2009

History

In 1855, feudal lord appointed Shigyo Sakaba as gunsmith to supervise gun development for Mito clan northeast of Tokyo, founding SKB (SaKaBa). From early 1960s incorporated modern technology with craftsmanship for premier shotguns. In 1966 began making shotguns for Ithaca Gun Company including semi-auto, side-by-side, single barrel, over-under models. Factory closed December 2009.

Shotgun Models

Competition and hunting shotguns