Browning Citori 12 Gauge O/U — 28 in Barrels, 2 3/4 and 3 in Chambers, Silver-Engraved Receiver, Adjustable Comb, Extended Chokes (Miroku Japan, 2006)
This Browning Citori 12 gauge over/under was produced by Miroku in Japan in 2006 and pairs classic Citori construction with useful setup touches. It features 28 in blued barrels with a ventilated rib, a silver-finished steel receiver with factory scroll engraving and a gold Buck Mark on the trigger guard, and an adjustable-comb walnut stock with a Kick-EEZ recoil pad. It is chambered for 2 3/4 and 3 in shells and includes a set of Browning extended screw-in choke tubes with two installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes on exterior surfaces, with small deposits of pitting on the receiver. The locking lug shows ample life, with engagement nearing the 6 o'clock position. The barrels lock up tightly. The ejectors are timed properly, and the firing pins are in good shape. The stock has a slight right-hand cast-off.
What’s Included
- Browning extended screw-in choke tubes: M (installed), SK (installed), LM, IC
- T-handle choke wrench
Built by Miroku in Japan, this Citori carries the correct Browning and Miroku markings, including "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH — MADE IN JAPAN / MIROKU, CITORI SPECIAL STEEL 12GA — 2 3/4 and 3". The receiver is steel with a silver finish and factory scroll engraving, complemented by a gold Browning Buck Mark on the trigger guard.
The 28 in steel barrels have a ventilated rib and a white front bead. Chambers are cut for both 2 3/4 and 3 in shells, and the barrels accept extended screw-in chokes. Two Browning extended tubes are installed (M and SK), with LM and IC supplied to round out a versatile set.
Stock furniture is walnut with an adjustable comb, pistol grip, and checkered, non-schnabel forearm. A Kick-EEZ recoil pad is installed, and the length of pull measures 13.5 in. The stock has a slight right-hand cast-off to aid natural alignment.
Mechanically, it uses a break-action with a single, gold-colored trigger and ejectors. The barrel fit is tight, the ejectors are timed properly, and the firing pins are in good shape, reflecting sound mechanical condition.