Browning Citori 425 Grade I Plus Sporter 28″ 20 GA 2.75″ Over Under Shotgun
SOLD FOR: $1,502.00
LSB#: LSB260216LJ017
Make: Browning, Mfg. by Miroku
Model: Citori 425 Grade 1 Plus Sporter
Serial Number: 34475NVK33, All serialized parts match.
Year of Manufacture: 1995
Caliber: 20 Gauge 2.75″ Shells.
Action Type: Over Under Shotgun, with Single Selective Inertial Trigger, Ejectors, and non automatic resetting safety.
Barrel Length: 28″ Ported with Vent Rib.
Choke: The barrels are threaded for Invector plus chokes. Currently installed with Improved Cylinder over Skeet. Also includes Modified. Three chokes total.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a white bead sight at the front of the barrel mounted on top of the vent rib. There is also a white mid bead. The rib is finely serrated to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture set is a two piece Grade 1 walnut set with a checkered Schnabel forend and a checkered semi pistol grip stock with fluted straight comb and rubbed butt pad. The length of pull is adjustable at the trigger shoe and is currently set to 14.75″. The drop at comb is 1 3/8ths” the drop at heel is 2″. The shotgun weighs 6 lbs 11 oz. The wood shows handling and some minor scattered compressions. There is a crack coming from the lower tang going into the wrist on the left hand side. Some of the edges of the wood where they meet the metal have raised very slightly. There are no chips. The butt pad shows some very minor rub marks. Overall the stock set is in Fair condition, once the crack is repaired it will rate Very Good+.
Type of Finish: Blued and Coin with a gold toned trigger.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are mirror bright with no erosion. They show some barely visible plastic fouling and some very minor lines from use mainly in the bottom barrel. In this writer’s opinion the bores rate in 9.75/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The monoblock shows minor rub wear. The barrel set shows some minor handling with some rub wear from the forend that is concealed when assembled. The trigger shows some finish loss. The upper tang shows some very minor rub wear from the safety. The markings are clear. The action is smooth. The ejectors show some wear and minor discoloration. Overall this shotgun is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The shotgun features a single selective trigger and ejectors. The barrels lock up solidly. The safety and barrel selector 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 includes the three chokes, manual, paperwork, accessories box, choke storage tube, choke wrench, two extra triggers, allen wrench and factory box.
Our Assessment:. This Browning Citori 425 Grade I Plus Sporter, manufactured in 1995, is a 20 gauge over/under featuring 28-inch ported barrels threaded for Invector-Plus choke tubes. Part of Browning’s well-regarded Citori line, the 425 Sporter was designed to bridge field handling with target-oriented features, offering the durability and balance that made these Miroku-built shotguns highly respected among sporting clays and upland shooters alike. In 20 gauge, it provides light recoil and lively handling while retaining excellent versatility.
This example is equipped with a single selective inertial trigger, allowing the shooter to choose barrel order while maintaining a clean and familiar control layout. The ported barrels help moderate muzzle rise and contribute to smooth follow-through on target pairs. Overall, it represents a refined and versatile Citori configuration, combining small-bore efficiency, competition-friendly features, and the long-standing quality associated with Browning over/unders. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.