Browning Citori Hunter Field Grade 1 28” 12GA 3” Full/MOD O/U Shotgun 1977
SOLD FOR: $1,101.74
LSB#: LSB250525TF005
Make: Browning, Mfg. by Miroku
Model: Citori Hunter Field Grade 1
Serial Number: 06447RRJ53
Year of Manufacture: 1977 RR date code (https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/citori-over-under-shotgun.html)
Caliber: 12 Gauge 2 3/4” and 3” Shells
Action Type: Over Under Shotgun, with Single Selective Inertial Trigger & Ejectors
Barrel Length: 28” Vent-Rib
Choke: This shotgun has fixed chokes Full over Modified verified with choke gauge.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a small silver bead fixed to the front of the rib. The top of the rib is finely checkered for the purpose of reducing glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock and forend are a two piece high gloss checkered walnut . The stock is a semi pistol grip, fluted straight comb, with a brown vented buttpad. The forend is a checkered full finger shelf forend. The LOP measures approximately 14.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The drop at comb is 1.5” and the drop at heel is 2.5”. The cast is slightly right handed. The shotgun weighs 8lbs. The gloss finished shows scratches and compressions scattered throughout with rub marks and a notable gouge on the left side of the belly of the stock. The forend also shows a notable scratch on the left side running back from the nose. Despite all the compressions there are no visible chips or cracks. The buttpad has only minor rub wear on the edges and is still pliable. The checkering is not worn down. Overall the furniture set is in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued with a Gold toned trigger.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The smooth bores are mirror bright with no erosion and only minor lines from use. There is some minor plastic fouling in the forcing cones and towards the very end of the barrels. In this writer’s opinion the bores rate 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The barrels show some scattered minor marks and lines along with the beginnings of some oxidation spots. The receiver shows some plum coloration and some hairlines. There is rub wear from the safety and the trigger has lost some finish as well. The inside of the action shows some minor rub wear and debris from use. The markings are clear, the pins un-marred and the screw heads sharp. Overall this shotgun is in Good+ condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The shotgun features a single selective trigger and ejectors. The barrels lock up solidly. The safety does not engage automatically when the action is opened but does function properly when engaged manually. 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: None.
Our Assessment: This Browning Hunter Field Grade 1, made in 1977, is an early-production over/under shotgun chambered for 3″ shells with 28″ barrels and fixed chokes, full over modified. It features a single selective inertial trigger with ejectors and a non-auto resetting safety, catering to shooters who prefer manual safety control. The shotgun’s Grade 1 walnut stock and forend are paired with a blued finish on the barrels and receiver, giving it the clean, practical look of a working field gun.
This particular example is notable for its unique tab-aligned forend, a design element not found on later Citori models, adding both collectible and historical appeal. As an early example from the first years of Citori production, it retains the original fixed choke configuration and classic handling characteristics, making it equally appealing to shooters and Browning enthusiasts who appreciate the craftsmanship of this era. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
