Browning Model Citori Gti 12 GA 28″ Ported Over Under Shotgun MFD 1992

SOLD FOR: $1550

LSB#: 211116RB04

Make: Browning

Model: Citori GTI

Serial Number: 85697NYP13

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

Caliber: 12 Ga. 2 ¾” 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 left of the monoblock is marked “85697”, “M”,  and “INVECTOR / PLUS”. The bottom of the monoblock is marked with proofs. The right of the top barrel is marked “INVECTOR – PLUS CITORI SPECIAL STEEL 12 GA – 2 ¾” – 28””. The inside of the forend iron is marked “85697” and the inside of the forend is stamped “85697”. The top tang, under the lever, is marked with the serial number. The bottom of the frame is marked “BROWNING / Gti” in gold. The left sides of the frame is marked “Gti” in gold and the right side is marked with a Buck Mark followed by “BROWNING Gti”. The bottom of the trigger guard has a Buck Mark logo.

Barrel Length: 28” Ported Vent-Rib

Choke: The shotgun is installed with extended ported Rhino chokes. The currently installed chokes are Skeet over Improved Cylinder

Sights / Optics: The gun is mounted with a white bead front sight and a white alignment bead at the midsection of the rib.

Weight: 8 lb., 2 oz.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are checkered walnut with a pistol grip and fluted straight comb. The buttstock has a pistol grip and the forend has finger grooves. There are some compressions and draglines, the most noticeable are on the comb. There are a few dings, the most noticeable are on the belly and right side of the forend on the top rear corner. The checkering is sharp. The LOP measures approximately 13 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the KickEez black rubber buttpad. The drop at comb is approximately 1 3/8″ at comb and 2 1/8” at heel. The cast is about neutral. The pad has 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 97% of its metal finish. There is some thinning on the bottom of the frame. There are a few little nicks on the top of the frame behind the top chamber. The barrels have a few scattered light marks. There is some light handling wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, this gun rates in about Fine Plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The shotgun features a single selective trigger and ejectors. The barrels lock up solidly. 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 example is a Gti Edition 12 gauge with ported 28? barrels threaded for Invector Plus chokes and chambered for 2 ¾” shells. It has wear consistent with normal use by a sportsman at the range, retaining strong mechanics, bright bores, and a tight lockup. This ought to be a great shotgun for hunting or clay shooting for the lucky winner. Please see our photos and good luck!