Browning Citori 525 Field 28″ 16 GA O/U Over Under Double Shotgun, MFD 2006

SOLD FOR: $2,676

LSB#: 231028AS002

Make: Browning

Model: Citori 525 Field

Serial Number: 66632MT131

Year of Manufacture: 2006 (https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/citori-over-under-shotgun.html)

Gauge: 16 Gauge, 2 3/4″ Shells

Action Type: Top Lever, Break Action Over/Under Shotgun With Single Selective Inertial Trigger and Individual Ejectors

Markings: The left side of the top barrel is marked “BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH / MADE IN JAPAN/MIROKU” and the left side of the monobloc is marked “INVECTOR / 28″“ and “66632”. There are a series of inspection marks between the locking lugs (please see photos.) The right side of the upper barrel is marked “CITORI SPECIAL STEEL 16 GA – 2 3/4″”. The inside of the forend iron is marked “66632” and the inside of the forend has “E 66632” pressed into the wood. Both sides of the receiver are engraved with foliate scrolls surrounding a Buck mark logo with “525” on the bottom. The top tang is marked “66632MT131”. The bottom of the trigger guard has a Buck Mark logo.

Barrel Length: 28″, Vent Rib

Choke: Both Barrels are threaded for Browning Invector Chokes. Currently, the top barrel has Full installed and the bottom Modified. An assortment of additional chokes are included such as three Briley extended IC chokes, one Modified Briley extended choke, two Browning Skeet chokes, one Browning Modified choke and a Browning Improved Cylinder choke.

Sights / Optics: There is a white bead in a base at the front of the rib and a smaller white mid-bead. The top of the rib is finely checkered for glare reduction.

Weight: 7 lb., 0.7 oz.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut with schnabel forend, flat-bottom pistol grip, straight comb, and a Kick-Eez buttpad. The buttstock shows some notable scratches and a compression on the right side. Freckled white discoloration can be seen on the grip checkering, sides of the wrist, and most notably, on the sides of the forearm. The checkering is generally sharp with only a few minor marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 3/8″ & 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the Kick Eez buttpad and wood, respectively. The drop at comb is approximately 1 1/2″, drop at heel 2 1/4″. The cast is about neutral. The pad has minor wear and remains soft. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good-Plus condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Silver Nitride

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bores rate 10/10.

Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is light erosion on the wings of the receiver. There are just a few faint marks on the barrel set. There is some light handling wear on the receiver. The pinheads are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Fine-Plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly including ejectors. The safety does not engage automatically, only manually. The barrels lock to the frame with no play. 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 comes with all the previously mentioned chokes as well as a serial matching factory box with the original buttplate, chamber locks, and paperwork including the manual.

Our Assessment: This is a Browning 525 Field 16 Gauge, and what a beauty! Lightweight and handy with its 28″ barrels, this shotgun would be perfect for doves, quail, chukar and pheasant. The wood shows wear consistent with maybe a couple of trips out in the field, but the metal shows only minor operational wear and light handling marks. With all of the quality that shooters have come to expect from a Citori, this 16 gauge will make a fine field gun for the lucky winner. Please see our photos and good luck!

-Greenfield

Browning Citori 525 Field 28" 16 GA O/U Over Under Double Shotgun, MFD 2006
Browning Citori 525 Field 28″ 16 GA O/U Over Under Double Shotgun, MFD 2006