Browning Citori Ultra Plus Sporter Ported 12 Gauge O/U, 28 inch, Invector-Plus, Satin Silver Receiver, 1996 Miroku Japan
This Citori Ultra Plus Sporter Ported stands out as a well-preserved 1996 example with factory-ported 28 inch barrels, the Invector-Plus choke system, and a satin silver steel receiver. Made by Miroku in Japan and marked "Invector-Plus Citori Special Steel," it shows excellent overall condition with tight lockup and properly timed ejectors. It comes with the original box, fitted hard case, manual, choke set, and wrench, with the factory end label matching the model details and serial number.
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 barrel fit is tight, and the locking lug shows full life. The firing pins appear pristine. The ejectors are properly timed. The shotgun shows very minimal signs of use, limited to light handling wear.
What's Included
- Box: Browning factory cardboard box with end label
- Case: Original fitted hard case
- Manual: Browning Citori over/under shotgun owner's manual
- Choke Tubes: Flush Browning Invector-Plus choke tube set with CYL, SKEET, IC, MOD, IMP MOD, and FULL constrictions
- Tool: Choke tube wrench for Invector-Plus flush tubes
The Ultra Plus Sporter configuration features factory barrel porting with ventilated top and side ribs, delivering the Ultra series sporter setup with a white front bead. The 28 inch barrels are marked "Invector-Plus Citori Special Steel" and use flush Invector-Plus choke tubes. Chambers are 2 3/4 inch with a two-round capacity.
Controls include a top-tang safety with barrel selector and a single selective gold-colored trigger. Ejectors are correctly timed, and the action exhibits a tight fit with full life in the locking lug, reflecting careful prior use.
The walnut stock and slim sporter/field-style forend are checkered and fitted with a rubber buttpad. The stock has right-hand cast-off with a neutral grip. The receiver is steel with a satin silver/gray finish, paired with blued barrels for a clean, classic Citori look.
Made in Japan by Miroku, this shotgun bears Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q. markings. Factory details note type code D13 for a 12 gauge 2 3/4 inch Ultra Sporter, and the Browning date code "NT" indicates 1996. This example also includes a comprehensive set of flush Invector-Plus tubes in pairs: 2x C, 2x SK, 2x IC, 2x M, 2x IM, and 2x F.