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Browning Citori Value?

kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
edited January 2002 in General Discussion
I've been asked to sell a pair of Browning Citori's, but shotguns not being my "thing" I decided to post a question as to their value here!#1. Looks just like this one but has 4 barrels; http://www.forthehunt.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=2898761 Serial number is 298xxPR6A3. Is a 4 barrel set, all 4 are 28" ventribs. It features deep relief engraving which garnishes the entire receiver, trigger guard, top tang, takedown lever and bracket. Bird depictions are in 24 karat gold. The left side depicts two flushing ring necks. The right side displays three mallard drakes rising out of the cattails. Quail are on the trigger guard and a dog on the bottom of the receiver. The wood is at least extra fancy, I beleive english walnut with checkering on the pistolgrip & forend, Bluing is excellent on all 4 barrels (.410, 28, 20 & 12 Gauges) and the receiver. The barrels all say made in Japan and have double bead sights and numbers that match the receiver. Finally eveything is in a leather, velvet lined case.#2 Looks just like this one; http://www.forthehunt.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=2913857 Serial number is 305xxNW163. Is probably more common, Invector-Plus Citori about 25% engraving and only gold inlay is the Browning staghead on the triggerguard. The wood is nice and shows good grain, it has screw in chokes, ventrib and single bead sight.Finally, will Browning issue a "Factory Letter" on either one and If so how do I get one?I've done my best to give an accurate description, if more info is needed please let me know ... thanks in advance!kk
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  • sandman2234sandman2234 Member Posts: 894 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Almost can't type for all the drooling... Nice!!!
    Have Gun, will travel
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  • kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well they are up, maybe too cheap but he wants to sell them ... what do you think? http://www.forthehunt.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=2988273 and http://www.forthehunt.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=2988339
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  • sandman2234sandman2234 Member Posts: 894 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I think somebody is going to get a good deal. Don't think it will be me. Where was the twenty gauge manufactured? You mentioned it on the set, but not on the twenty.Best wishes on the sale Sandman2234
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  • RembrandtRembrandt Member Posts: 4,486 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Kimberkid,The first one you have is what's called a "Skeet Combo Set" grade VI. This was the top of the Browning Citori line for the skeet shooter. One book I have indicates your's was made in 1987, another says these were imported in 1985 only,??? They came in a fitted case.100%...$460098%....$335095%....$277590%....$230080%....$210070%....$200060%....$1900*(21st edition Blue Book of gun values)The second one listed was made in 1994, I think you have the "Sporting Hunter" model, new they sold for $1575100%....$122598%.....$87595%.....$71590%.....$57580%.....$47570%.....$42560%.....$375 Not sure about the letter from Browning
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  • kimberkidkimberkid Member Posts: 8,858 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well I guess thier priced about right to get sold then ... Thanks Rembrantsandman2234, it was made in Japan also.
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