Browning Citori Grade I 12 Gauge Over/Under, 24 Inch Barrels, 2 3/4 Inch Chambers, Factory Scroll Engraving, Japan (1985)
This Browning Citori Grade I is a Japanese-made, 1985 production over/under with factory scroll engraving and a compact 24-inch barrel set. It carries key hunting-oriented features denoted by its Type 103 code, has matching assembly numbers on the frame, monoblock, and forend, and retains Browning and Miroku markings throughout. A Kick-Eez recoil pad is installed, and the gun includes a fitted breakdown hard case with a small leather accessory pouch.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: There is a small crack in the forend where it meets the receiver. The receiver shows finish loss. The top lever at the 6 o'clock position shows wear on the locking lug. Barrel fit is good. The ejectors are timed.
The firing pins are in good condition. The stock has slight right-hand cast-off.
What’s Included
- Fitted breakdown hard case with tan lining
- Small leather accessory pouch inside the case
- Kick-Eez recoil pad (installed)
Made by Miroku in Japan for Browning, this Citori Grade I is a hunting-configuration gun identified by its Type 103 code. The PV serial code corresponds to 1985 production. The barrels are marked "Special Steel," and the monoblock bears Japanese/Miroku proof marks. The barrel legend reads "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. — MADE IN JAPAN."
The 24-inch steel barrel set features a ventilated rib with a red front bead and a mid-bead for clear sight alignment. Chambers are 2 3/4 inches, and the ejectors are properly timed. Barrel fit is confirmed to be good.
The receiver is polished blued steel with factory scroll-style engraving panels. Controls include a single gold-colored trigger and a tang-mounted safety/selector, with internal hammers. The trigger guard carries the gold Browning buckmark.
The stock set is walnut with a pistol-grip and checkering, paired with a field-style walnut forend. The length of pull measures 14.5 inches, there is slight right-hand cast-off, and a Kick-Eez recoil pad is installed.