12 Gauge Shotgun

Based on the distinct game-scene engraving, scalloped receiver profile, and manufacturing origin, this firearm is an Ithaca SKB Model 200E side-by-side (SxS) double-barrel shotgun.These highly regarded shotguns were manufactured in Japan by SKB (Saabaa Kogyo Boeki) and imported into the United States by the Ithaca Gun Company during the late 1960s through the 1970s.Key Identifying FeaturesScalloped Boxlock Receiver: The distinct, wavy crescent cutouts where the wood stock meets the metal receiver are characteristic of the higher-tier SKB models.Receiver Engraving: The elaborate scrollwork featuring a detailed duck in flight over a marshland setting is the exact factory pattern applied to the SKB Model 200/200E line.The "E" Designation: The "E" in the model name denotes that the firearm is equipped with automatic ejectors, which actively throw empty hulls out of the chambers when the action is broken open. Value and Legacy: These Japanese-made Ithaca SKB shotguns are renowned for their exceptional build quality, tight lockups, and smooth handling. Today, the Model 200E is exceptionally popular and highly sought after by Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS) competitors due to its legendary reliability and quick operation.