Browning Citori Grade I Hunter Type 153 12 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun, 30 in Vent Rib, Invector, 1987 (Japan)
This Browning Citori Grade I Hunter Type 153 is a 12 gauge over/under from the 1980s, made in Japan and dated to 1987 by its PR serial prefix. It is configured with 30 in blued barrels, a ventilated rib with front bead, and chambers marked for both 2 3/4 and 3 in shells. Notable mechanical notes include a tight-locking top lever, good barrel fit, properly timed ejectors, and good firing pins.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Metal Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Wood Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair condition with heavy pitting and severe fouling present in the bores.
Mechanics: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes present. The bores show heavy pitting and severe fouling.
What's Included
- Browning Citori Grade I Hunter Type 153 over/under shotgun
This Citori is a break-action over/under with a 2-round capacity and a single trigger. It uses a ventilated rib sighting plane with a front bead, matching the straightforward field configuration of the Grade I Hunter setup.
The barrel set is marked "SPECIAL STEEL 12GA-2 3/4 AND 3-30" and is fitted with a ventilated rib. The monobloc is marked "Invector," and the barrels and receiver are finished in blue, with a gold-colored trigger.
Furniture includes a checkered pistol-grip stock with a matching checkered forend and an underside latch release. The shotgun is fitted with a Browning-marked rubber recoil pad, and the length of pull is listed at 14.0.
Function-related notes provided for this example include a tight lockup at the top lever, good barrel fit, ejectors timed good, and firing pins in good condition. The grip is noted as neutral.