Browning Citori Grade VII 12 Gauge Over/Under, 28 in, Invector-Plus, Coin-Finish Receiver with Gold-Inlaid Game Scenes (2006)
This Browning Citori Grade VII stands out with factory full-coverage scroll engraving and gold-inlaid game scenes on a coin-finish receiver, paired with high-figure walnut in a gloss finish. Built by Miroku in Japan in 2006 (MT year code), it features 28 in barrels with a matted vent rib and brass front bead, 2 3/4 in and 3 in chambers, and the Invector-Plus internal choke system. The shotgun retains a tight mechanical fit with timed ejectors and a right-hand cast off stock.
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 handguard has two small blemishes visible from the top. There is a hairline crack in the stock just behind the safety selector. The locking lug shows ample life, the barrel fit is tight, and the ejectors are properly timed. The firing pins are in great shape. The stock has a right-hand cast off.
The Grade VII engraving package presents full-coverage scrollwork with distinctive gold inlays: three flying waterfowl on the left side and a pointing dog with two flushing gamebirds on the right. The top lever and trigger guard are also engraved, complementing the coin-finish receiver and gold-colored single trigger.
Its 28 in blued barrels are topped by a ventilated rib with a matted top and a brass front bead. Chambers are cut for both 2 3/4 in and 3 in shells, and the bores are threaded for the Invector-Plus internal choke system.
Mechanically, this over/under presents a tight lockup with ample life in the locking lug. Ejectors are timed properly, and the firing pins are in great shape, supporting reliable operation from the break-action design and single selective trigger setup.
The high-figure walnut stock and rounded field-style forend wear a gloss finish with checkering for control. The stock includes a ventilated recoil pad and a right-hand cast off, contributing to natural alignment for right-handed shooters.
Manufactured by Miroku in Japan for Browning, this Citori carries the "MADE IN JAPAN" marking and an MT year code indicating 2006 production, pairing collectible Grade VII aesthetics with proven Citori build quality.