Browning Citori Superlight Grade I 20 Gauge O/U, 26 inch Special Steel Barrels, Fixed Full/Modified Chokes, 1985 Miroku-Japan
This Browning Citori Superlight Grade I is a 20 gauge over/under produced in 1985, identified by the PV date code and manufactured by Miroku in Japan. It features 26 inch Special Steel barrels with a ventilated, matted rib and factory fixed chokes, plus tasteful factory light scroll engraving on the receiver. A single gold-colored trigger, tang safety with barrel selector, and neutral grip and cast round out a classic, lightweight field configuration in excellent condition.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The top lever sits slightly right of center. Barrel-to-action fit is tight. Ejectors are properly timed. Firing pins are in good condition. Only minor handling marks are present.
What’s Included
- Choke removal tool
- Improved Cylinder choke tube
- Browning Citori manual
- Original Browning factory cardboard box
Made by Miroku in Japan, this Superlight Grade I carries the PV two-letter date code confirming 1985 production. The receiver shows factory light scroll engraving, and the gun bears correct markings: "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. — MADE IN JAPAN." and "SPECIAL STEEL 20GA - 2 3/4" - 26". Matching assembly numbers are visible inside the forend and iron.
The 26 inch Special Steel barrels have a ventilated, matted rib and a single front bead for a clean sight picture. Chambers are 2 3/4 inch. Chokes are factory fixed with Full in the top barrel and Modified in the bottom barrel.
Controls are straightforward and proven: a single, gold-colored trigger and a tang-mounted safety with integral barrel selector. Ejectors are properly timed, and the lockup is tight, with the top lever resting slightly right of center—details consistent with careful prior use.
The walnut stock has a pistol-grip profile with crisp checkering and a black buttplate, paired with a field-style walnut forend. The gun is set up with a neutral grip and neutral cast, providing a straight, classic fit. The overall blued finish, including the receiver, presents cleanly and complements the Grade I engraving.