Browning Miroku Citori Ultra XS Skeet 12 GA 30″ Over Under Shotgun MFD 2001
SOLD FOR: $2086.99
LSB#: 210628LH02
Make: Browning
Model: Ultra XS Skeet, Citori XS Skeet
Serial Number: 03231MZ131
Year of Manufacture: 2001 (https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/citori-over-under-shotgun.html)
Caliber: 12 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 / MADE IN JAPAN/MIROKU”. The left of the monoblock is marked “03231”, “44”, “P”, and “INVECTOR / PLUS / 30””. The bottom of the monoblock is marked with proofs and “2 ¾””. The right of the top barrel is marked “INVECTOR-PLUS CITORI SPECIAL STEEL 12 GA-2 3/4””. The inside of the forend iron is marked “03231” and the inside of the forend is stamped “BA 03231″. The top tang, under the lever, is marked with the serial number. The sides of the receiver are marked with a Buck Mark followed by “Ultra XS Skeet”. The sides and bottom of the receiver and the lever have scroll engraving with gold accents. The bottom of the trigger guard has a BuckMark logo.
Barrel Length: 30” Ported Vent-Rib
Choke: The barrels are threaded to accept different chokes. The currently installed chokes are Cylinder over Cylinder. No additional chokes are included.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a red fiber optic insert in base fixed to the front of the rib. Midway down the rib is a white alignment bead. The top of the rib is checkered for glare reduction.
Weight: 7 lb., 12.6 oz.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checkered walnut with a finger grooved forearm, flat bottom pistol grip with a right handed palm swell, fluted straight comb, and black rubber Browning buttpad. There are a few dispersed minor compressions and faint lines. The checkering shows a few scattered compressed checkers, yet it is mostly sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The cast is neutral. The LOP measures approximately 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the Browning buttpad. The drop at comb is approximately 1 5/8” and at heel 1 3/4”. The pad has some light wear along the edges. The stocks rate in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Silver Nitride with Gold Accents
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright with no erosion.
Overall Condition: This gun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is some light wear on the edges of the muzzles. There are a few light marks scattered over the barrels and receiver. The most notable nicks and scratches are on the bottoms of the barrel lugs visible through the bottom of the receiver. There are a few marks on the edges of the rib. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, this gun rates in about Fine-Plus 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: Browning Citori shotguns are extremely dependable and make for great investments. This example is a Citori XS Skeet, or Ultra XS Skeet, with 30” ported barrels threaded for Invector Plus chokes and chambered for 12 gauge 2 ¾ inch shells. It has wear consistent with normal use at the range, retaining strong mechanics, bright bores, and a tight lockup. This ought to be a great shotgun for hunting or clay shooting for the lucky winner. Please see our photos and good luck!