Factory Engraved Browning Citori Skeet Grade VI 12 GA 30″ O/U Shotgun, 1988
SOLD FOR: $4480
LSB#: 230509WE001
Make: Browning
Model: Citori Skeet Grade VI, 6
Serial Number: 14249PP643
Year of Manufacture: 1988 (PP Date Code)
Gauge: 12 GA, 2 3/4” Shells
Action Type: Over Under O/U, Top Break, Single Selective Trigger (Inertial) Shotgun with 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 “14249”, “6”, and “INVECTOR”. The bottom of the monoblock is marked with three proofs. The right of the top barrel is marked “SPECIAL STEEL 12 GA – 2 ¾” – 30””. The inside of the forend iron is marked “14249” and the inside of the forend is stamped “H14249”. The top tang, under the lever, is marked “14249PP643”. The receiver, bottom portions of the monoblock visible through the frame, portions of the monoblock at the top of the frame, forend iron assembly, trigger guard, safety, and barrel release all have beautiful Grade 6 engraving. The bottom of the frame has an engraved dog in gold and the trigger guard has a flying bird in gold. The left of the frame has a game scene with two flying pheasants in gold, the right has a game scene with three flying ducks in gold.
Barrel Length: 30”, Vent-Rib
Choke: The currently installed Invector chokes are Modified over Improved Cylinder with Full and Cylinder also included. There is a set of Briley extended chokes which include two Extra Full, one Full, one Improved Cylinder, and one Improved Modified. There are two Colonial Arms extended ported chokes: one Improved Cylinder and one Cylinder. There is also one Carlson’s extended choke sized Full.
Sights / Optics: This shotgun is mounted with a white bead in a base at the front of the rib. There is a smaller white mid bead. The top of the rib is serrated for glare reduction.
Weight: 8 lb., 4.7 oz.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with a finger groove forend, pistol grip, straight comb, and brown vent rubber Browning buttpad. There are a few light handling marks. The rear sides of the forearm have some tiny bubbles. The checkering is sharp. The LOP measures approximately 14 3/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The pad has some scattered light wear and remains mostly supple. Drop at comb is approximately 1 1/2”, drop at heel is 2”. The cast is about neutral. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine-Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued with Gold Inlay & Gold Washed Trigger
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no erosion in the bores. In this writer’s opinion, the bores rate 10/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are no major defects, just light handling wear and some faint operational wear. There is some light finish loss on the barrel set from contact with the forearm. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly including the ejectors. The barrels lock up with no play to the receiver. 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: Included is a Browning “suitcase” and the previously mentioned various extra chokes.
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 one is a 12 Gauge Grade VI that was made in 1988. It has beautiful scroll engraving and gold game scenes. This Citori is a thing of beauty with sleek lines and gorgeous engraving, truly a masterpiece. This shotgun is certainly a looker that will turn some heads but with its accessories and in such high condition, this is a prime contender to add to a collection. This is one of the classiest shotguns you can get your hands on, no matter if you collect Brownings, shotguns, or engraved guns this is something to bid on. Please see our photos and good luck!
-Greenfield
