Browning Model Citori 20 GA 26″ M/IC Over Under Shotgun 1982 Needs Work

SOLD FOR: $1125

LSB#: 211006EG14

Make: Browning

Model: Citori

Serial Number: 14877PY163

Year of Manufacture: 1982 (https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/citori-over-under-shotgun.html)

Caliber: 20 Gauge 2 3/4” & 3” 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 left of the monoblock is marked “14877”, the upper chamber is marked “**” and the lower is marked “**-”. The bottom of the monoblock is marked with proofs. The right of the top barrel is marked “SPECIAL STEEL 20 GA-2 3/4” AND 3” 26””. The inside of the forend iron is marked “14877” and the inside of the forend is stamped “14877”. The top tang, under the lever, is 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.

Barrel Length: 26” Vent-Rib

Choke: Modified over Improved Cylinder, both Fixed

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a metal bead set on the rib at the muzzle. The top of the rib is checkered for glare reduction.

Weight: 6 lb. 8 oz.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checkered walnut with a flat bottom pistol grip and straight comb. There are some scattered nicks, dings, compressions, and scratches. Some of the most noticeable are on the right side of the buttstock and on the belly. There are some marks on the forend that have left a whitish hue. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is mostly sharp. The LOP measures approximately 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the Browning black plastic buttplate. The drop at comb is approximately 1 1/2” and at heel 2 3/8”. The cast is about neutral. The plate has some light handling wear. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are bright with no erosion.

Overall Condition: This gun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are a few light marks on the receiver. There are a few little scuffs and light hairline scratches on the barrels. There is some standard operational wear on the top tang. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun appears in about Fine condition but rates Fair due to mechanics.

Mechanics: The action does not function correctly. Upon opening and closing the barrels, the trigger will not do anything, we are unaware if it is failing to cock the hammers or failing to release the hammers. 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 with 26” barrels chambered for 20 Gauge 3 inch shells with fixed Modified & Improved Cylinder chokes. This one has a tight lockup, bright bores, and a lot of original finish but needs a trip to the gunsmith for some mechanical issues. This ought to be a great shotgun for hunting or clay shooting for the lucky winner once it is fixed! Please see our photos and good luck!