Skb Model 5800 Trap, Blue & Nitride Case Hardened 30″ O/U Over Under Double Barrel Shotgun, Box & Manual, MFD 1980-1981 12 GA
SOLD FOR:$1,420.00
LSB#: 180120CH01
Make: SKB
Model: 5800
Serial Number: S9805790
Year of Manufacture: 1980-1981
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 3/4”
Action Type: Top Break Boxlock Over Under, Single Non-Selective Mechanical Trigger, Ejectors
Markings: The left side of the top barrel is marked “SKB MODEL 5800 12GA 2 3/4″ CHAMBER – PROOF TESTED / MITSUI & CO. (U.S.A.), INC., CHICAGO, ILL.”. Under the top barrel ejector bar (left side) is the marking “C / 511”. Under the bottom ejector bar (right side) is the marking “FULL / IMPM”. The bottom of the bottom barrel is marked “N / 8 / U” and the bottom of the barrel lug is marked “58205 / NP” and with the serial number. The right side of the receiver is marked “MADE BY SKB ARMS CMPANY, JAPAN”. The interior of the forend bracket is marked with the serial number. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number. The entire surface of the receiver, the trigger guard, the forend bracket and the rear of the top barrel are covered in deep, lavish hand scroll and floral engraving.
Barrel Length: 30” Vent-Rib
Choke: Full over Improved Modified, fixed.
Sights / Optics: The gun is mounted with a white bead at the muzzle and a mid length small steel bead on its ventilated rib. The top of the rib has serrations down its center with checkering on either side to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are beautifully figured select walnut with sharp, fine hand checkering. The forend has no notable wear or damage. The buttstock has a couple of light drag-lines in the flat on the left side immediately behind the receiver and a couple of light handling marks. There is what looks like pooled finish oil in a spot behind the pistol grip. The pistol grip has a white cap and the belly has a gold-colored plaque inset which is unmarked. The stock has a brown rubber ventilated buttpad with a black and a white spacer. The buttpad has fine waffle-checkering and is marked “SKB” at the center. The buttpad has no notable wear or damage. All checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP is 14 1/2″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The drop at comb is 1 3/8″ and the drop at heel is 1 3/4″. The stocks are in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue Barrels and Trigger Guard, Nitride Case Hardened Receiver (appears as unfinished)
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance is in normal wear on the barrels from assembly/disassembly, not visible while assembled. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lockup is very tight. We did not fire this shotgun. As with any used gun, cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun comes in a two-piece cardboard SKB box with serial matching end label and styrofoam insert which holds the barrel and receiver assemblies separately as well as its owner’s manual. The box has wear and discoloration from age but is still intact. The styrofoam insert has discoloration from oil and wear from the sharper edges of the shotgun. Overall, the box is in about Good-Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: From SKB’s 1981 catalog: “Built to take the punishment of repeated, heavy shooting. A new, angled wood-to-metal union at the stock soaks up more of the true recoil without extra strain on the stock. Other features include automatic selective ejectors, New, enlarged locking lug on the barrel holds barrel and frame tightly together even after years of heavy shooting. Mechanical trigger means the second shot is quickly there if you need it. Other eye-catching features are semi-beavertail forend, accented by hand-checered, non-slip design. Wide raised ribs: 16mm wide rib on trap model.” This shotgun has clearly not seen much shooting, much less years of heavy shooting. It is a gorgeous shotgun and with the legendary SKB name, it probably shoots as well as it looks. It is an easy gun to shoulder and comes right up with your head down on the stock. From the engraving to the beautiful stock to the very solid lockup, everything about this shotgun screams quality. Whether you’re rounding out an SKB collection or if you just want to have the prettiest gun on the range, this is a fantastic shotgun to bid on. Please see our photos and good luck!
