Browning Citori 525 Sporting 12 Gauge Over/Under, 30-inch Barrels, Silver Nitride Engraved Receiver, Invector-Plus Extended Chokes
This Browning Citori 525 Sporting stands out for its as-new condition, factory scroll-engraved steel receiver with silver nitride finish, and well-appointed sporting configuration. Built by Miroku in Japan, it features 30-inch vent-rib barrels with vented side ribs, a green fiber-optic front bead, and a right-hand stock with palm swell and slight cast-off. It comes with a full set of Browning Invector-Plus extended chokes and useful factory accessories.
The receiver is marked "525" on the belly, with the Browning Buckmark in gold on the trigger guard. The single selective gold-colored trigger, top-tang safety with barrel selector, and ejector-equipped barrels underscore its purpose-built sporting setup. A 15.0-inch length of pull, wrap-around checkering, and a beavertail forearm with engraved metal furniture round out a clean, cohesive package.
The 30-inch barrels wear a ventilated rib and vented side ribs for heat dissipation and sighting consistency, paired with a green fiber-optic front bead. The extended, knurled Browning Invector-Plus choke tubes have gold-colored bands and arrive as a complete set: IC, IM, SK, F, and M.
The walnut stock includes a pistol grip, right-hand palm swell, slight right-hand cast-off, and a recoil pad for a comfortable sporting fit. The trigger is single selective with interchangeable trigger shoes (included, not installed). Factory scroll engraving is applied across the silver nitride receiver, and the proof marks note Browning Arms Company, Morgan, Utah — Made in Japan/Miroku.
This example exhibits excellent mechanical particulars: the barrel-to-receiver fit is extremely tight, the locking lug shows nearly full life, the firing pins are in great shape, and the ejectors are properly timed.
Condition
Overall Condition: As-new condition with no signs of prior handling beyond what's typical from inspection (see photos).
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There are very minimal signs of use. Barrel-to-receiver fit is extremely tight. The locking lug shows almost 100% life. The firing pins are in fantastic shape. The ejectors are timed.
One of the straps inside the included case is broken.
What's Included
- Original Browning fitted takedown hard case
- Browning Citori owner's manual and paperwork
- Browning Invector-Plus extended screw-in choke tubes (set): IC, IM, SK, F, M
- Invector-Plus choke wrench
- Interchangeable trigger shoes (not installed)
The Citori 525 Sporting’s design emphasizes shootability and longevity. Its steel receiver with silver nitride finish and factory scroll engraving provides durability with an elegant sporting look. The belly carries the "525" mark, and the trigger guard wears the Browning Buckmark in gold.
The 12-gauge, ejector-equipped over/under barrels measure 30 inches and feature a ventilated rib with vented side ribs. A green fiber-optic front bead complements the bead sight arrangement for fast acquisition in sporting clays or field-style presentations.
The Browning Invector-Plus extended choke system includes knurled, extended tubes with gold-colored bands. This example arrives with a complete set: Improved Cylinder, Improved Modified, Skeet, Full, and Modified, offering flexibility across target and load choices.
The walnut stock is configured for right-handed shooters with a palm swell and slight cast-off, plus a pistol grip, wrap-around checkering, and beavertail forearm with a Deeley-style latch. A 15.0-inch length of pull and recoil pad complete the sporting ergonomics. Controls include a single selective gold-colored trigger and a top-tang safety with barrel selector.
Proof marks denote Browning Arms Company, Morgan, Utah — Made in Japan/Miroku. Overall fit is notably tight, with timed ejectors and excellent internal condition indicators as noted above.