Browning Citori Grade I Hunting 12 Gauge Over/Under, 26 Inch, 3 Inch Chambers, 1984 Japan, Vent Rib, IC/IC Flush Chokes, Factory Scroll Engraving
This Browning Citori Grade I Hunting over/under is a 12 gauge field gun built in Japan in 1984, identified by the PW serial code. It features 26 inch steel barrels with a ventilated rib, 2 3/4 and 3 inch chambers, and factory scroll engraving on a silver/gray steel receiver. Interchangeable flush choke tubes are installed, with IC and IC included. The walnut stock set shows classic field configuration with a field-style forend, cut checkering, and a Browning-marked ventilated recoil pad with a white spacer, along with a neutral grip and neutral cast.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: Heavy pitting on the right side of the receiver, and pitting inside the receiver and on the breech face. Scuffs and dings on the stock. Barrel fit is slightly loose. A new locking lug will be needed in the near future. Slight pitting is present on the firing pins.
Ejectors are timed.
What's Included
- Browning Citori Grade I Hunting 12 gauge over/under shotgun
- Two flush IC choke tubes installed (IC & IC)
The Citori Grade I Hunting configuration pairs 26 inch barrels with a ventilated rib and a single front bead for a clean, fast sight picture. The gun is set up with interchangeable flush choke tubes, and this example includes IC and IC installed, making it a straightforward field-ready setup for upland-style shooting.
The receiver is steel with a silver/gray finish and factory scroll engraving. The action uses a single gold-tone trigger with a tang safety and timed ejectors. The chambers are marked for both 2 3/4 and 3 inch shells, matching the Grade I Hunting type code 153 for a 12 gauge 3 inch model.
The stock set is walnut with a gloss finish, field-style forend, and cut checkering. It has a neutral grip and neutral cast, offering a straight, ambidextrous-friendly setup. A Browning-marked ventilated recoil pad with a white spacer is fitted, and the length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Manufacturing details include Made in Japan, Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q. markings and proof/inspection stamps on the monoblock. Matching assembly numbers 01514 are present on the forearm iron and barrel monoblock, consistent with original assembly. The PW serial code confirms 1984 production.