Browning Citori 20 Gauge Over/Under, 26-inch Special Steel Barrels, 3-inch Chambers, Vent Rib, Invector Chokes (1987, Japan)
This Browning Citori 20 gauge is a Japanese-made, Miroku-built over/under from 1987 (PR code) with 26-inch Special Steel barrels, a ventilated rib with a matted top, and the Standard Invector choke system. It features a gold-tone single trigger, a walnut stock with gloss finish and cut checkering, and Browning-marked black hard buttplate. Chambered for 2 3/4" or 3" shells, it is currently fitted with IC and CYL chokes and includes additional Invector tubes and the wrench.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Details: This shotgun shows signs of wear and handling with scratches and blemishes visible on both the wood and metal surfaces. These marks are typical from normal use. The shotgun remains in functional condition.
What’s Included
- Standard Invector choke tubes (Modified and Full, flush)
- Standard Invector choke wrench
The Citori’s over/under boxlock action with top lever and a single, gold-tone trigger offers a clean, familiar Browning field setup. The top-tang safety includes a barrel selector for quick choice of over or under barrel when needed.
The 26-inch Special Steel barrels wear a ventilated rib with a matted top for a clear sighting plane and a single front bead. The Standard Invector screw-in choke system provides versatility; this gun is currently fitted with IC and CYL chokes and comes with additional flush Modified and Full tubes.
Stocked in gloss-finished walnut with a pistol grip and cut checkering, it includes a field-style forend and a Browning-marked black hard buttplate. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Chambering is 2 3/4" or 3", and capacity is 2. Markings include the Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q. import legend with "Made in Japan" and "Invector," indicating Miroku manufacture. Matching assembly numbers appear on the barrel assembly and forend iron. The PR serial code denotes 1987 production, and model code 163 identifies the 20-gauge Citori.