Browning Model Citori 20 GA 24″ Invector English Stock Over Under Shotgun

SOLD FOR: $1650

LSB#: 220117LJ033

Make: Browning

Model: Citori Upland Special

Serial Number: 22441NYB33

Year of Manufacture: 1992 (https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/citori-over-under-shotgun.html)

Caliber: 20 Gauge 2 3/4” 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 right of the top barrel is marked “SPECIAL STEEL 20 GA – 2 3/4” – 24””.  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 inside of the forend iron is marked “22441” and the inside of the forend is stamped “A22441”. The bottom of the monoblock is marked with proofs. The left side of the monoblock is marked and “22441”, “M”, and “INVECTOR”.

Barrel Length: 24” Vent-Rib

Choke: Modified over Improved Cylinder

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. 0 oz.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checkered walnut with a Schnabel tip forend, straight grip, and straight comb. There are some scattered compressions, little dings through the finish, light scuffs, and some draglines. The defects are pretty evenly dispersed. There are some scattered light handling marks. The checkering is mostly sharp with a few scattered marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures approximately 14” from the front of the trigger to the back of the Browning 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 Fine overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are bright with no erosion.

Overall Condition: This gun retains about 96% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered light marks, hardly noticeable. There is light hairline scratch on the bottom of the lower barrel. There are a few scuffs on the barrel set that have thinned the finish. There are some scattered light handling marks. There is a ding into the metal on the left edge of the rib towards the front. There are a few scattered spots of surface frost on the forend iron and on the bottom tang. There is standard operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in about Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The lockup is tight. 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 example has 26” barrels chambered for 20 Gauge 2 3/4 inch shells that are choked threaded for Invector chokes. With its straight grip stock and Schnabel tip forend, this Citori is certainly a looker that will turn some heads at the range. This one has a tight lockup, bright bores, and a lot of original finish with hardly anything in the way of wear, you would never guess that it is 30 years old. This ought to be a great shotgun for hunting or clay shooting for the lucky winner. Please see our photos and good luck!

Browning Model Citori 20 GA 24" Invector English Stock Over Under Shotgun
Browning Model Citori 20 GA 24″ Invector English Stock Over Under Shotgun