Browning Citori Shotgun 12 Gauge – Early Browning Citori Shotgun – First Year Browning Citori Shotgun – Vintage Browning Over Under Shotgun
Up for sale is a used Browning Citori 12 Gauge shotgun, a highly desirable early-production Browning Citori in excellent condition, making it an outstanding opportunity for collectors and shooters looking for a classic Browning over under shotgun. This particular Browning Citori shotgun was manufactured in 1973, identified by serial number 0xxxH37, placing it among the first year production Browning Citori models, which makes it especially appealing to serious Browning collectors.
The Browning Citori is one of the most respected names in the world of Browning shotguns, known for its durability, smooth action, and timeless craftsmanship. Early Browning Citori 12 gauge examples like this are becoming increasingly difficult to find in this level of original condition.
Browning Citori Features:
- Browning Citori 12 Gauge shotgun
- Browning over under shotgun
- First year Browning Citori shotgun production
- Manufactured in 1973
- 2.75" to 3" chambers
- 30-inch barrels
- Full choke barrels
- Factory original wood finish
- Factory original metal finish
- Original Browning recoil pad
- Excellent overall condition
- Classic Browning craftsmanship
This Browning Citori shotgun features 30-inch barrels, giving the gun excellent balance and smooth swing characteristics that have made the Browning Citori shotgun a favorite for:
- Trap shooting
- Sporting clays
- Upland hunting
- Waterfowl use
- Vintage shotgun collections
Both barrels are marked with FULL choke, making this Browning Citori 12ga shotgun ideal for longer-range shooting applications and traditional field use. The 2.75"–3" chambers allow the shotgun to handle a variety of 12 gauge loads, adding versatility to this classic Browning shotgun.
One of the strongest points of this Browning Citori is its originality. The gun retains:
- Original factory bluing
- Original factory wood finish
- Original Browning butt pad
- Matching vintage configuration
- Unaltered collector-grade presentation
Unlike many older Browning Citori shotguns, this example has not been heavily modified or refinished, preserving the factory details that collectors often seek in an early Browning Citori first year shotgun.
Condition:
This Browning Citori 12 gauge remains in excellent pre-owned condition, showing:
- Strong metal finish
- Clean receiver
- Sharp edges
- Attractive wood grain
- Tight lockup
- Smooth opening and closing
- Well-preserved original appearance
The shotgun reflects the level of craftsmanship that made the Browning Citori one of the most successful Browning shotguns ever produced.
Why this Browning Citori stands out:
The 1973 Browning Citori is significant because it represents the beginning of one of Browning’s most iconic shotgun lines. First-year Browning Citori shotguns are becoming increasingly collectible because they combine:
- Historical value
- Proven reliability
- Classic styling
- Collector appeal
- Premium Browning build quality
Finding an early Browning Citori 12 gauge with:
- Original finish
- Original recoil pad
- 30" barrels
- Full chokes
- First-year production status
is becoming increasingly rare.
Whether you are looking for:
- A collectible Browning Citori shotgun
- A vintage Browning shotgun
- A premium Browning over under
- A first-year Browning Citori 12 gauge
- Or a classic Browning sporting shotgun
this shotgun is an exceptional example of the legendary Browning Citori line.
Rare Browning Citori. First-year Browning Citori. Classic Browning craftsmanship. Ready for the collection.
