^Lot 451 Browning Citori Hunting Model O/U Shotgun

Browning Citori Hunting Model Over/Under Shotgun, #05491RTJ53, 12 ga., 3'' chs., blue finish, 28'' barrels with matted 5/16'' ventilated rib and front silver bead, Full/Mod. chokes, gold-plated inertia trigger, ejectors and a combination manual top-tang safety with barrel selector; early production Citori frame without engraving; checkered pistol-grip stock and beavertail forend are straight-grain walnut with 14-1/8'' length of pull over a ventilated 1'' Browning Whiteline recoil pad; weight is 7-3/4 lbs. Overall condition is 97% with indications of light use. Frame interior and barrel lugs have light oxidation and assembly wear. Muzzles have light residue and staining and the lower tang has blue loss. Frame has beginning plum toning. Stock has a few handling marks. Action is tight with bright bores and strong ejectors. Est.: $600-$800. (Modern)