I could be wrong, but I've always thought that it was the Miroku factory that burned down... hence the reason for the spotty records.

I've also had a Nikko skeet gun that very nice... much nicer than the equivalent Winchester 101 (from the same factory!) and about half the price!!!!

Its unfortunate that Miroku can't market guns in the US (part of their agreement with Browning). I think their line up of guns is better than Browning's.... their styling that is. Plus, they'd probably be cheaper.

Adam