Browning Citori 425 Grade 1 20 Gauge O/U, 30" Ported Barrels, Invector-Plus, Silver Receiver, 1996 Miroku Japan
This Browning Citori 425 Grade 1 in 20 gauge pairs 30" ported barrels and the Invector‑Plus choke system with a silver-finished, scroll-engraved steel receiver and gold trigger. Manufactured by Miroku in Japan, it decodes to 1996 production (NT code) with K33 denoting a 20 gauge Citori 425. It features a ventilated rib with a single front bead, 2 3/4" chambers, and classic Grade 1 walnut furniture.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape with minor scratches and blemishes present. Deposits of pitting are present on the barrel faces and on the water table. Blemishes are present on the wood furniture. The firing pins are in good shape. Barrel fitment is decent, and the action drops with very little resistance.
The ejectors are well timed. Cast is neutral.
What’s Included
- Browning Citori 425 Grade 1 20 Gauge over/under shotgun
- Extended Invector‑Plus choke tubes installed
The Citori 425 sits between the earlier 325 and the later 525/725 generations, offering the proven Citori action with refined features of its era. This Grade 1 configuration showcases a silver receiver with factory scroll engraving, a "BROWNING" panel, and the Buckmark logo, paired with a gold single selective trigger.
The 30" steel barrels are ported and topped with a ventilated rib and a single front bead for a clear sight picture. They are threaded for removable chokes and currently set up with extended Invector‑Plus tubes. Chambers are 2 3/4".
The shotgun uses a break-action over/under design with a tang safety and barrel selector. It retains the hallmark Citori handling with a pistol-grip walnut stock, matching schnabel-style forend, sharp checkering, and a recoil pad. Length of pull measures 15.5". Cast is neutral.
Built by Miroku in Japan for Browning, this example decodes to 1996 production via the "NT" serial code, and "K33" identifies it as a 20 gauge Citori 425. The barrels wear a blued finish, while the steel receiver wears a contrasting silver finish that highlights the factory engraving.