Browning Citori Ultra XS Skeet 12 Gauge Over/Under, 30 in Barrels, Invector-Plus, Ported, Silver Engraved Receiver, Made in Japan (2001)
This Browning Citori Ultra XS Skeet is a 12-gauge over/under built by Miroku in Japan in 2001, verified by Browning's "MZ" date code. It features 30-inch ported barrels with a ventilated rib system, the Invector-Plus interchangeable choke system, and dual-bead sights. A silver-finished, factory-engraved receiver with gold "Ultra XS" script and Buckmark logo, a single selective trigger, and a long 15.0-inch length of pull with a right-hand palmswell round out a skeet-focused configuration that is both distinctive and purpose-built. Type 3 Action.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The top lever shows life left in the locking lugs. Barrel fit is good. The ejectors are timed. The firing pins are in good condition. The stock includes a right-hand palmswell.
What’s Included
- Leather takedown hard case
- Original case
- Invector-Plus flush choke — Improved Cylinder (steel-rated)
- Invector-Plus flush choke — Modified (steel-rated)
- Invector-Plus flush choke — Full (steel-rated) x2
- Browning T-handle choke tube wrench
The 30-inch steel barrels are ported and paired with a ventilated top rib and ventilated side ribs for a flat, consistent sighting plane. Barrel markings read "INVECTOR-PLUS CITORI SPECIAL STEEL 12GA–2 3/4," and chambers are 2 3/4 inches. The dual-bead sighting setup combines a front bead and a mid-rib bead.
The silver-finished receiver is factory engraved with fine scroll accents and highlighted by gold "Ultra XS" script and a gold Buckmark logo with a gold border. Controls include a tang safety with barrel selector and a single selective trigger. The shotgun uses Browning's underbolt locking system and twin firing pins and is built on Browning's Type 3 Action.
The walnut stock features a pistol-grip profile with a right-hand palmswell, cut checkering, and a recoil pad. The beavertail fore-end complements the Skeet configuration, and the length of pull measures 15.0 inches.
Manufactured by Miroku in Japan, the shotgun is marked "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q., MADE IN JAPAN/MIROKU." The Browning two-letter date code "MZ" confirms 2001 production. The ejectors are timed, barrel fit is good, and the top lever reflects continued life in the locking lugs.