Factory Engraved Browning Citori Trap Grade III 3 12 GA 32″ OU Shotgun 1992
SOLD FOR: $2,825
LSB#: 231217TW011
Make: Browning
Model: Citori Trap Grade III
Serial Number: 74572NYR43
Year of Manufacture: 1992
Caliber: 12 GA 2 3/4″ Shells
Action Type: Top Lever, Break Action Over/Under Shotgun
Barrel Length: 32”, Ported, Vent Rib
Choke: The barrels are installed with Invector Plus chokes Modified over Improved Cylinder.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a white bead in a base at the front of the vented rib. Just behind the front sight, a green fiber optic beaded blade has been installed. There is a small white mid bead present. The top of the rib is finely checkered for glare reduction.
Weight: 9 lb., 0.3 oz.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece checkered walnut with a finger grooved forend, pistol grip, straight comb, and brown ventilated rubber Browning buttpad. There are some evenly scattered compressions and light draglines throughout the wood. There are some scattered light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering is strong. The LOP measures 14 1/2″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The drop at the top comb is 1 1/2″ and at the heel is 1 3/4″. The cast is about neutral. The pad has hardened with age and remains somewhat pliable. The stocks rate in about Fine Plus overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Silver Nitride
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is no erosion. There is some light fouling in the upper bore near the throat. Collectively, the bores rate a 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are some little nicks and marks on the barrel lugs that show through the bottom of the frame. There are some scattered light handling marks. There is wear on the barrel assembly from the installation of the forend but it is obscured with the forend installed. The gold game scenes have faded somewhat. The screw heads and pin heads are undamaged. The markings are clear. Overall, this shotgun is in about Fine-Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly including the 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: Included are the installed chokes.
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 12 Gauge Grade III Trap that was made in 1992. It has beautiful scroll engraving and gold game scenes. 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!
-Greenfield
