Browning Citori 12 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun with 28-Inch Barrels, Vent Rib, and Single Trigger
This Browning Citori is a 12 gauge over/under from the 1970s, manufactured in Japan and built with 28-inch special steel barrels. It is chambered for both 2 3/4 and 3-inch shells and uses a break-action design with a single trigger. Markings on the barrels and receiver include the Browning Arms Company address and "Made in Japan," and matching partial assembly/serial digits "07338" are present on the barrel monoblock and forend iron.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny. The top lever is at the 6 o'clock position. Barrel fit is good.
The ejector is slightly miss timed. The firing pins are good.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Browning Citori over/under shotgun
This Citori is set up with 28-inch barrels and a vent rib with a front bead, giving a simple, traditional sighting setup. It has a 2-round capacity and a break-action layout consistent with an over/under shotgun.
The barrels are marked "SPECIAL STEEL 12GA-2 3/4 AND 3" - 28"," confirming both chambering and barrel length. Additional barrel markings include "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q., MADE IN JAPAN."
The shotgun wears a blued finish with a polished receiver. The underside of the receiver is marked "Browning" and "Citori" in script.
Furniture is checkered wood, including a pistol-grip buttstock and matching forend. Length of pull is listed at 14.0, and the buttpad is Browning-branded.