Browning Citori 725 Field Altamont Exhibition Grade 12 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun – 28-Inch Barrels, Limited Edition Hand-Engraved by Merlin Enright
This Citori 725 Field Altamont Exhibition Grade marries Browning’s low-profile 725 action with Altamont’s exhibition-grade walnut and deep-relief, gold-inlaid game scenes by master engraver Merlin Enright. One of roughly 100 produced in 2021, it features 28-inch monobloc barrels, a Fire-Lite mechanical trigger, and the Invector-DS choke system, offering a rare blend of refined artistry and modern field performance.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent – showing only faint signs of prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – bright, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: Minimal handling marks with one small scuff on the forward edge of the forend. Bores remain bright and clean.
What’s Included
• Browning factory cardboard box with matching serial label
• Browning Invector-DS choke tubes (spare set)
• Browning Invector-DS choke tube wrench
• Browning Citori 725 owner’s manual
The Altamont Exhibition series is limited to approximately 100 guns, making this shotgun notably scarce and inherently collectible. Each receiver is hand-engraved by Merlin Enright, showcasing deep-relief scrollwork accented by gold-inlaid pheasant and ruffed grouse vignettes and a gold “725” cartouche on the belly.
The 28-inch vent-rib barrels are topped with a brass front bead and small mid-bead, and are chambered for 2¾- and 3-inch 12-gauge loads. A factory Mod and Full choke set is installed, with additional Invector-DS tubes included.
Browning’s lower-profile 725 receiver design positions the barrels lower in the hands for faster target acquisition, while the single mechanical Fire-Lite trigger delivers a crisp break on every shot. A tang-mounted safety doubles as a barrel selector for intuitive operation.
The exhibition-grade walnut stock displays a rich gloss oil finish, right-hand palm swell, 20 LPI checkering, and a Schnabel forend. Browning’s Inflex 2 recoil pad helps manage felt recoil without altering length of pull, measured at 14 inches.