Browning Miroku Citori Field 12 GA 30″ FULL/MOD O/U Double Shotgun, 1975
SOLD FOR: $1,005.00
LSB#: WY250501TW018
Make: Browning
Model: Citori, Field Grade
Serial Number: 31923H57
Year of Manufacture: 1975
Caliber: 12 Ga. 2 3/4” or 3″ Shells
Action Type: Over Under Shotgun, with Single Selective Inertial Trigger & Ejectors
Barrel Length: 30” Vent-Rib
Choke: Full over Modified, both fixed.
Sights / Optics: There is a silver-colored bead at the front of the rib. The top of the rib is finely checkered for glare reduction.
Weight: 7 lb., 13.7 oz.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checkered walnut with a pistol grip, fluted straight comb, finger groove forend and ventilated brown rubber Browning recoil pad. The stocks have only a few scattered light marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14 1/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the pad. The drop at comb is approximately 1 3/4″, drop at heel 2 1/2″. The cast is about neutral. The pad has minor wear and remains fairly supple. Overall, the stocks are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright with no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bores rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This gun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are a couple of nicks on the bottom barrel just in front of the forend. The action shows minor operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Fine-Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly including the ejectors. 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. 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 is an early example from 1975 and has a 12 gauge barrel set that measures 30″ and is choked Full over Modified. It is a Field Grade with no decorative engraving, but doesn’t appear to have spent any time in the field, showing signs of limited, if any use. This is a classic over under and something everyone should have a spot in their safe for. This ought to be a great shotgun for hunting or clay shooting for the lucky winner. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
