Browning Citori 12 Gauge Over/Under, 28 in, Invector-Plus, Case-Colored Receiver, Factory Engraved, 3 in Chambers (Miroku Japan)
This Browning Citori 12-gauge over/under stands out with its factory case-colored, scroll-engraved receiver, 28-inch barrels, and Miroku, Japan production. It features the Invector-Plus choke system with two Skeet tubes, 3-inch chambers, and a ventilated top rib. The serial format indicates 2003 production, and the shotgun retains tight barrel fit with timed ejectors and a single-selective trigger.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The walnut stock and forend show some dings and gouges. The case-colored receiver has mild pitting in areas. The barrels are in great shape. The barrels lock up tightly with good life in the locking lug. There is slight pitting on the bottom firing pin.
The ejectors are properly timed.
What’s Included
- Browning Citori 12-gauge over/under shotgun
- Invector-Plus choke tubes: SK x2 (installed)
Made by Miroku in Japan, this Citori carries the Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah/Made in Japan markings and proof/inspection marks on the monoblock. The receiver wears a case-colored finish with factory floral scroll engraving, pairing traditional styling with a durable, attractive presentation.
The 28-inch steel barrels have a ventilated top rib and a single front bead. Chambers are cut for both 2 3/4-inch and 3-inch shells. The barrel inscription reads "Citori Special Steel 12 GA 2 3/4 and 3 in." The gun uses Browning’s Invector-Plus choke system and comes fitted with two Skeet chokes (SK x2).
Controls and function are set up for practical field or clays work: a single-selective, gold-colored trigger; tang-mounted safety with barrel selector; and timed ejectors. The action fits up tightly, and there is good life left in the locking lug. Capacity is two rounds.
The walnut stock features a pistol grip with checkering, a rounded field-style forend, and a Browning-branded ventilated recoil pad. The stock has a neutral grip profile with slight right-hand cast-off for natural shouldering, and the length of pull measures 14.25 inches.
Additional production details include matching assembly numbers on the forend iron and a serial format indicating 2003 manufacture with Citori family code 131.