Browning Citori Grade I O/U Shotgun 20 Gauge 28″

Description

Browning Citori Grade I O/U Shotgun 20 Gauge 28″

A used Browning Citori 20 gauge is one of the most honest ways to put a genuinely world-class over/under in your hands without paying new-production prices. This 1986 Citori Grade I O/U shotgun 20 gauge 28″ is a Miroku-built field gun from Browning’s classic production era — the period most serious shotgunners point to when they talk about the Citori at its best. The blued receiver carries crisp scroll engraving, the gold trigger and trigger guard are intact, and the walnut stock and forend show the honest handling wear you’d expect from a well-cared-for hunting gun without any structural issues or damage.

The 28″ barrels are chambered for both 2¾” and 3″ shells and fitted with Browning’s original Invector screw-in choke system, which means this gun is fully functional for everything from dove fields to turkey setups. Both bores are clean and bright. The single selective trigger fires consistently, and the action opens, closes, and locks up with the solid feel that makes the Citori’s reputation. Additionally, this is a 20-gauge configuration — the most balanced and sought-after field pairing in the Citori lineup — which makes it meaningfully harder to find at this price point than the equivalent 12-gauge gun.

Key Features — Browning Citori Grade I O/U Shotgun 20 Gauge 28″

• 1986 Miroku production — Morgan, Utah & Montreal, PQ barrel address
• 20 gauge, 2¾” and 3″ chamber
• 28″ blued steel barrels, ventilated rib
• Browning Invector screw-in choke system (choke tubes included)
• Single selective trigger with gold trigger and trigger guard
• Blued receiver with scroll engraving
• Walnut stock and Schnabel forend, checkered grip panels
• Bores clean and bright — confirmed in photos
• Condition: Very Good

Why This Browning Citori Grade I O/U Shotgun 20 Gauge Stands Out

The Citori’s reputation was built over fifty years in the field and on clay courses, and it wasn’t built by accident. Miroku’s manufacturing standards have always been exceptional — because the Japanese production facility that built every Citori has held tolerances that most purpose-built sporting arms manufacturers don’t match. That’s why a well-maintained 1986 Citori functions just as well today as the day it left the factory, and why these guns hold value the way they do on the used market.

The 20-gauge 28″ combination is specifically worth paying attention to. For upland hunting, the 20 gauge swings more naturally than a 12 with no meaningful loss of effectiveness on pheasant, quail, or dove. Furthermore, the Invector choke system on this gun opens it up to modern load versatility that fixed-choke guns from the same era simply don’t offer. Because Browning standardized Invector fitment around 1983–1984, a 1986 gun carries the full benefit of that system while still being original-production.

For a buyer who wants a proven over/under without the premium of current production pricing, this gun represents strong value. The comps bear that out — similar condition 20-gauge Citoris with Invector chokes have been selling in the $1,475–$1,824 range on GunBroker in recent months, and this gun is priced accordingly.

Ideal Use Cases

• Upland bird hunting (pheasant, quail, dove, turkey)
• Waterfowl (with appropriate non-toxic loads in 3″ configuration)
• Sporting clays and skeet
• Field-to-range crossover use
• Collector seeking a classic production-era Citori

Condition

This Citori grades Very Good on the Blue Book scale. The bluing on the barrels is strong and even with no freckling or rust. The receiver shows light handling wear on the flat areas consistent with field use. The walnut stock and forend show some light surface marks and finish wear — no cracks, no repairs, no refinishing. Bores are clean and bright with the Invector choke threads in good condition. No original box or paperwork.

Technical Specifications

Compatibility Information

Choke Compatibility: This gun uses the original Browning Invector thread system — not Invector Plus (the wider-thread system introduced later). Original Invector choke tubes are widely available from Browning and aftermarket sources. Invector Plus tubes are not compatible without adapters.

Shell Compatibility: Chambered for 20-gauge 2¾” and 3″ shells. Standard lead, bismuth, and steel-shot loads appropriate for 20 gauge are all suitable for field use.

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Manufacturer: Browning Arms Company

Model: Citori Grade I

Type: Over/Under Shotgun — Used

Gauge: 20 Gauge

Condition: Very Good

THIS ITEM MUST BE SHIPPED TO A FFL, OR PICKED UP AT TX ARMS.