Factory Engraved Browning Citori Grade III 3 .410 O/U Shotgun 1992
SOLD FOR: $2,525.00
LSB#: 240423JR002
Make: Browning, made by Miroku (Japan)
Model: Citori Grade III
Serial Number: 24764NY3F3
Year of Manufacture: 1992
Caliber: .410, 2 1/2” Chamber
Action Type: Over/Under Top Break Shotgun with a Single Select Inertial Trigger and Ejector
Barrel Length: 28” Vent Rib
Choke: Both barrels are marked Skeet, Fixed
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a rear-facing white bead fixed to the rib above the muzzles. There is a smaller mid-bead fixed to the rib. The top of the rib is finely checkered to help reduce glare.
Weight: 7 lbs, 4.1 oz.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered walnut featuring a finger-grooved forend, a semi-pistol grip, a straight comb and a Pachmayr White Line ventilated recoil pad. The wood shows a few light nicks, dings, scratches and some minor handling and storage marks. The checkering has a few compressed peaks but remains distinct overall. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad and 12 5/8” to the wood. The drop at the comb is 1 1/2”. The drop at the heel is 1 7/8”. The cast is neutral. The stocks are in Fine Plus overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue and Silver Nitride
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are mostly bright. There is a bit of stubborn fouling but no erosion in the bores. In this writer’s opinion, the bores rate a 9 or 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows no notable wear or damage, just light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The barrel lockup is tight with no play to the receiver. We did not fire this firearm. We have cleaned this firearm and performed a mechanic’s check but expect many will want to clean the firearm again depending on their 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 one is a 410 Grade III that was made in 1992. It has beautiful scroll engraving and gold accent trigger. The Citori is already one of the most beautiful guns on the market, add the engraving and you have a masterpiece. This shotgun is certainly a looker that will turn some heads but with its accessories and in such high condition, this is a prime contender to add to a collection. This is one of the classiest shotguns you can get your hands on, no matter if you collect Brownings, shotguns, or engraved guns this is something to bid on. Please see our photos and good luck in your bidding!
-J. Ren
