Browning Citori Grade I Skeet 12 Gauge Over/Under, 26 in Special Steel Barrels, Fixed Cylinder/Cylinder, 2 3/4 in Chambers, 1989, Japan
This 1989 Browning Citori Grade I Skeet in 12 gauge pairs classic skeet configuration with clean, well-kept condition. It features 26 in Special Steel barrels marked 12GA-2 3/4-26 with fixed Cylinder/Cylinder chokes, tasteful factory scroll engraving, and a gold-colored single trigger. The barrels have aftermarket porting near the muzzles, and the bores are bright and clean. Matching assembly number 09581 appears on the forend iron, inside the forend wood, and on the barrel monobloc. Key configuration notes: 2 3/4" Chamber, 2 Cyl Chokes, Aftermarket Porting.
Made in Japan, this late-1980s Citori Skeet shows the fit and finish associated with its era, including a blued steel receiver with simple scroll-style factory engraving and a ventilated rib with front white bead and mid-bead sights. The break-action layout uses a tang safety and a single selective, gold-colored trigger.
The walnut stock and beavertail forend carry a gloss finish with cut checkering. A ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer and a pistol-grip profile round out the handling package. Length of pull measures 13.0 in.
The 26 in Special Steel barrels are ported at the muzzles (aftermarket) and retain fixed Cylinder/Cylinder chokes. The rib is ventilated for a flat, fast sight picture. The chambers are 2 3/4 in, consistent with the factory barrel markings.
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: There are light handling marks from prior use. The shotgun presents well for its age. The barrels have aftermarket porting near the muzzles. The bores are bright and clean. See photos for complete condition details.
What's Included
- Original case
The barrels are marked SPECIAL STEEL 12GA-2 3/4-26, confirming the 26 in length and 2 3/4 in chambers. Fixed Cylinder/Cylinder chokes align with the Grade I Skeet configuration. The matching assembly number 09581 on the forend iron, inside the forend wood, and the barrel monobloc supports originality of major fitted components.
Controls and furniture details include a tang safety, gold-colored single trigger, and a ventilated rib with front white bead and mid-bead. The walnut stock and beavertail forend feature cut checkering, a gloss finish, and a ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer.
Construction is all steel with a blued finish on receiver and barrels, complemented by factory-applied simple scroll engraving on the receiver. The result is a clean, classic skeet gun configuration from the late-1980s Japanese production period.