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When was Browning made in Japan?
In about 1973 the Browning Pump Shotgun (BPS) began production at the Miroku factory, and in 1976 production of the legendary John M. Browning-designed Auto-5 shotgun made the move from Belgium factories to Miroku, in Japan. The others followed as they were introduced.
Are Browning made in Japan?
At times people act surprised when they learn that Browning is now making the Citori, the BLR or the X-Bolt in the Miroku factory in Japan. But the fact is they have always been made there. Even today, production of the Browning line is split largely between Miroku in Japan and Belgium/Portugal in Europe.
Who makes Browning guns in Japan?
Miroku Corporation
Miroku Corporation (株式会社ミロク, Kabushiki Kaisha Miroku) (OSE: 7983) is a Japanese firearms manufacturer located in Nankoku, Kōchi Prefecture. Their products include shotguns produced for Browning Arms Company and rifles licensed by Winchester Firearms.
What guns are made in Japan?
Infantry weapons
| Name | Type | Caliber |
|---|---|---|
| Standard issue | ||
| Sumitomo MINIMI 5.56mm Machine Gun | Squad automatic weapon | 5.56×45mm NATO |
| NTK/Sumitomo Type 62 machine gun | General purpose machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| NTK/Sumitomo Type 74 In-vehicle machine gun | In-vehicle machine gun | 7.62×51mm NATO |
Can you own a gun in Belgium?
Belgium is home to restrictive gun laws. The country prohibits fully automatic weapons and only allows automatic weapons in certain situations. People can only own handguns if they get expressed permission from the government. The only guns not restricted by the state are long guns.
What pistol does the German army use?
P8 model
The P8 model (9×19 mm) will become the standard handgun of the Bundeswehr, while the P12 model (.45 ACP/11.43×23 mm) will be used by the Special Forces. Used by Military Police. Used by Military Police and the special forces; replacing the P7.
Is the Browning 125 made in Belgium or Japan?
Browning also markets a more expensive “Belgian Made” 125. It is a real slippery marketing ploy. Every single part in that gun, with the exception of the trademark forend opening lever, is pure standard grade Citori metal. The gun is “assembled” in Belgium from these Japanese Citori parts and is sold as a Belgian gun.
Where does the Japanese Browning 325 come from?
The gun is “assembled” in Belgium from these Japanese Citori parts and is sold as a Belgian gun. They have nice wood and some hand engraving, but at the price they are charging it is a real rip off.
What kind of gun is a Belgian Browning?
The real McCoy is the Belgian Browning model B-25. This is the gun that everyone is trying to copy. The Grade I models are quite available in the US on the used market. Some trap guns had 32″, but almost all of those had the Broadway rib- which is an acquired taste.
Which is better a Browning or a Miroku?
Personally, I find the 32″ Japanese Brownings to be far too heavy up front. The solid choke Miroku 32″ model 3800 or newer model 38 trap guns are much better balanced. Mirokus are not sold in the US right now due to a non-competition agreement with Browning (which may change). Any Mirokus you see here are grey market.