Browning Miroku Citori 4-Gauge Skeet Set 12, 20, 28, .410 O/U Shotgun, 1982
SOLD FOR: $2880
LSB#: 220423MC004
Make: Browning
Model: Citori 4-Gauge Skeet Set
Serial Number: 12487PY1B3
Year of Manufacture: 1982 (https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/citori-over-under-shotgun.html)
Caliber: 12, 20, 28, and 410 Gauge; 2 3/4” Shells
Action Type: Over Under Shotgun, with Single Selective Inertial Trigger & Ejectors
Markings: The left side of the upper barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN JAPAN”. The right of the top barrel is marked “SPECIAL STEEL 12GA-2 3/4”-26””. The top tang, under the lever, and the top of the forearm and forearm metal are marked with the serial number. The sides of the receiver are marked with scroll engraving. The bottom of the receiver is marked “BROWNING / Citori”. The bottom of the trigger guard has a Buck Mark logo. The bottom of the monoblock is marked with proofs. The left side of the monoblock is marked “**$” on the upper chamber and lower chamber, it is also marked “12487”. All barrels bear the same marks aside from their respective chamberings.
Barrel Length: 26” Vent-Rib (All Barrels)
Choke: Skeet over Skeet, both Fixed (All Barrels)
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a white plastic bead in a base set on the rib at the muzzle. There is another white plastic bead midrib. The top of the rib is checkered for glare reduction. All barrels share the same sights.
Weight: The following weights are listed in order from 12 to 410 Gauge:
7.91 lbs.
8.00 lbs.
8.02 lbs.
8.23 lbs.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checkered walnut with a flat bottom pistol grip, straight comb, finger groove forend, and a brown ventilated Browning recoil pad. There are some nicks through the finish, some of the most noticeable are on the front of the forend and on the left side of the buttstock. There are a few minor compressions scattered over the wood. The checkering is mostly sharp. The LOP measures approximately 14 1/2” & 13 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad and wood, respectively. The drops at the comb and heel are listed in order from 12 to 410 gauge: 1 3/8” & 1 5/16”, 1 7/8” & 1 1/2”, 1 13/16” & 1 7/16”, and 1 23/32” & 1 7/16”. The cast is about neutral. The pad has some light handling wear and remains supple. The stocks rate in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright with no erosion. There is some light fouling in the 12 gauge barrel set.
Overall Condition: This gun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are some slightly thinned spots on the lower left edge of the receiver. The 410 barrel set shows two small nicks on the left side of the lower barrel. The 12 gauge barrel set shows some operational finish wear on the sides. The other barrel sets are clean with only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in about Fine-Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun comes in an original Browning case with the previously mentioned barrel sets and a cleaning cloth.
Our Assessment: Browning Citori shotguns are extremely dependable and make for great investments. The Citori was introduced in 1973 as an alternative to the highly successful Superposed model. It has been made ever since in numerous calibers and configurations filling just about any role you could think of for an over under shotgun. This example is a 4-Gauge skeet set with barrels chambered for 12, 20, 28, and 410 gauge, each measuring 26” in length and taking 2 3/4” shells. This one has a tight lockup, bright bores, and a lot of original finish with hardly anything in the way of wear. This ought to be a great shotgun for hunting or skeet shooting for the lucky winner. Please see our photos and good luck!