Browning Citori Grade I Hunting 12 Gauge Over/Under, 26-inch, 2 3/4-inch Chambers, Fixed Mod/IC Chokes, Japan (1980s)
This Browning Citori Grade I Hunting over/under is a field-configured 12 gauge made by Miroku in Japan during the 1980s. It features 26-inch barrels with fixed chokes (top Modified, bottom Improved Cylinder), 2 3/4-inch chambers, and a ventilated rib with a matted surface and single front bead. Factory scroll engraving on the receiver side panels, a gold Browning buckmark on the tang/trigger guard area, and a gold-colored single trigger give it classic Grade I appeal. The stock is set up with a neutral grip and neutral cast for versatile fit.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Specific Condition Notes: The foreend has a crack that has been glued. There is widespread handling wear with finish loss and visible scuffing. The breech face shows scratches. The top lever rests at the 6 o'clock position, indicating wear. Barrel fit is tight.
Ejectors are properly timed. Firing pins are in good condition.
What’s Included
- Browning Citori Grade I Hunting 12 Gauge over/under shotgun
Built by Miroku for Browning, this Citori Grade I Hunting model is a straightforward, field-ready configuration with 26-inch barrels and 2 3/4-inch chambers. Its fixed choke setup pairs a Modified top barrel with an Improved Cylinder bottom barrel for versatile patterns in a traditional format.
The ventilated top rib has a matted surface to cut glare and carries a single front bead for fast sighting. The receiver displays factory scroll engraving on the side panels, complemented by a gold Browning buckmark emblem on the tang/trigger guard area and a gold-colored single trigger.
Controls are familiar and functional: a top-tang safety with a barrel selector and a single trigger. Ejectors are timed, and the barrel fit is tight, supporting consistent operation.
The walnut stock wears a gloss finish with cut checkering, a pistol-grip profile, and a field-style forearm. A ventilated recoil pad with a white line spacer is fitted, and the stock is set up with a neutral grip and neutral cast. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.