Browning Citori Superlight Grade VI 28 Gauge Over/Under, 26 inch, 3 inch Chambers, Gold-Inlaid Engraving, 1988 Japan
This Browning Citori Superlight Grade VI stands out as a high-grade 28 gauge over/under with full-coverage scroll engraving and gold-inlaid game birds on a coin-finished receiver. Built by Miroku in Japan in 1988, it features 26 inch Special Steel barrels with a ventilated matted rib, a straight English walnut stock, and a gold-colored single trigger. It is a collectible configuration with desirable markings, matching assembly numbers, and a fitted Browning hard case included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Not applicable - smoothbore shotgun.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm presents in excellent shape with only superficial scratches and small blemishes visible under close inspection.
What’s Included
- Browning fitted hard case (luggage-style, plush-lined with 28 gauge plaque)
- Browning Citori manuals/paperwork
- Choke tool
The Superlight Grade VI treatment delivers full-coverage scroll engraving with gold-inlaid game birds that extends onto the top lever, trigger guard, forend iron and latch, and tang. The coin-silver receiver contrasts cleanly with blued barrels, presenting a classic Browning high-grade look that is both distinctive and cohesive.
This example is chambered in 28 gauge with 26 inch Browning Special Steel barrels and a ventilated matted top rib. Chambers are 3 inch, and capacity is 2. It is configured with a gold-colored single trigger and a tang safety, along with a long-tang trigger guard.
Furniture is high-gloss walnut with a straight English stock, crisp checkering, and a schnabel-style forend. Length of pull measures 14.0 inch. The buttplate bears Browning lettering, maintaining a period-correct presentation.
Manufactured by Miroku in Japan in 1988, this Citori carries proper Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q. markings along with SP and NP proof marks. The barrel monobloc, forend iron, and forend wood show matching assembly numbers, underscoring a correctly mated set throughout.