Browning Citori 725 Sporting 28 Gauge Over/Under, 32 Inch Barrels, 2 3/4 Inch Chambers, 2016, Invector Extended Chokes
This Browning Citori 725 Sporting in 28 gauge brings 32 inch barrels, 2 3/4 inch chambers, and the 725 Sporting feature set together in a well-kept, competition-focused over/under. Built by Miroku in Japan in 2016, it includes a complete set of Browning Standard Invector extended chokes, a right-hand stock with palm swell, cast-off, and toe-out, and a long 16.0 inch length of pull. Clean bores, tight barrel fit, and timed ejectors make this a strong choice for the 28 gauge shooter who values fit, balance, and proven Citori construction.
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 recoil pad is not fit flush to the stock. There are a few blemishes on the receiver. There is a scuff on the right side of the top barrel near the muzzle. The locking lug shows good life, the barrel fit is tight, and the ejectors are timed. There is some pitting on the bottom firing pin.
What’s Included
- Two extra interchangeable Browning trigger shoes for the 725 Sporting
- Browning Standard Invector extended choke tubes: Full, Skeet, Modified; with Improved Modified and Improved Cylinder installed on the barrels
- Browning Invector choke key
- Browning factory box (original)
- Browning Citori 725 owner's manual
The 32 inch steel barrels feature a ventilated top rib and ventilated side ribs, paired with bead sights that include a green fiber-optic front and a white mid-bead. Chambers are cut for 2 3/4 inch 28 gauge shells, and the gun uses ejectors in its over/under, break-action design. Barrel fit is tight, with good life noted in the locking system.
This 725 Sporting uses the Browning Standard Invector choke system and comes set up with extended chokes. Improved Modified and Improved Cylinder are installed, with Full, Skeet, and Modified included, providing IM, IC, SK, M, and F options. A Browning Invector choke key is included for quick changes.
The gloss walnut stock is configured for right-handed shooters, with a slight RH palm swell, RH cast-off, and some toe-out to promote a natural mount. It wears Browning's sporting beavertail forend and sharp checkering, along with the Inflex recoil pad. Length of pull measures 16.0 inches. Controls include a tang safety with barrel selector and a single selective trigger with interchangeable trigger shoes; two extra shoes are included.
The steel receiver carries a silver finish with Browning Buckmark logos, complementing the blued barrels. Markings include proof/inspection stamps, NP 24 marks, and "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH - MADE IN JAPAN / MIROKU." Matching assembly numbers are present on the forearm iron and barrel lug. This example was manufactured in 2016 in Japan.
Overall, this Citori 725 Sporting combines the smooth handling of a 28 gauge with the 725's competition-focused features, clean bores, and a comprehensive extended choke set to cover a wide range of sporting applications.