Description
A living legend. For 50 years the Browning Citori has been revered by hunters and target shooters alike; ranking among the toughest, most reliable, best handling, and most beautiful over and under shotguns available. None of these accolades come as a surprise, however, as the foundation of the Citori is the Superposed, designed by none other than John M. Browning – a man widely regarded as the greatest gun designer in history.
Although not the first over and under shotgun, the Superposed was the first commercially successful model. John M. Browning himself was a shotgun enthusiast, and imagined the Superposed with the notion that a single sighting plane and single, selective trigger would prove superior to other twin barrel shotguns of the era. In addition, it was designed to be more reliable and attainable than other over/under models. Unfortunately, Mr. Browning would not live to see the Superposed to fruition, passing away in 1926 before he could complete work on his vision.
A modern twist on a perennial favorite. The new Citori Composite is a direct descendant of the Superposed, retaining the strong foundation and benefiting from changes that ease manufacturing and enhance styling to meet the evolving needs and tastes of users. It effectively blends the rugged dependability of this superior shotgun with the toughness and versatility of composite. If you're asking why composite, the answer is simple, in addition to being tough and weather-resistant, composite also allows for the shape of the stocks to be manipulated. The dimensions of the grip areas can be made thinner to better fit shooters of all sizes. The addition of rubber overmolds also improves grip. All of these improvements have been accomplished without affecting the balance and swing that have helped make the Citori to sought after shotgun that it is.
Citori Composite Features
- New composite stock and forearm with rubber overmolding offer enhanced grip and ergonomics and retain legendary Citori balance
- Engraved steel receiver with full-width steel hinge pin and tapered locking bolt offer maximum durability
- Blued receiver and barrel finish
- Adjustable comb
- Inflex II recoil pad
- Floating rib with ivory bead sight and mid-bead
- Three choke tubes included (F, M, IC)
- POI: 60/40
- Ideal for hunting/sporting clays
Citori Features
- Transverse-mounted, full-width tapered locking bolt and monoblock recess for maximum strength and longevity
- Stronger and longer lasting Full-Width Hinge Pin
- Inflex Recoil Pad II
- Inertia Trigger
- Hammer Ejectors
- Chrome Chambers for increased durability, corrosion resistance and easier cleaning
- Steel Shot Performance
- Total Barrel Dynamics
- Vector Pro Lengthened Forcing Cone
- Invector-Plus Choke Tube System
- Back-Bored Technology
Specifications
- Item Number 018331303
- UPC 023614855934
- Gauge 12
- Chamber Length 3
- Barrel Length 30
- Overall Length 47 1/2
- Length of Pull 14 3/4
- Drop at Comb 1 3/4
- Drop at Heel 2 57/100
- Weight 7 lbs 8 oz
- Rib Width 3/8 - 5/16
- Barrel Finish Polished Blued
- Stock Finish Non-Glare Composite Finish
- Chokes Included Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder
- Receiver Finish Polished Blued
- Chamber Finish Chrome Plated Chamber
- Front Sight Ivory Bead
- Choke System Invector-Plus Flush
- Barrel Material Steel
- Stock Material Composite
- Recoil Pad Inflex 2, Large
- Checkering Overmolded Grip Panels
- Sling Swivel Studs None
- Receiver Material Steel
- Trigger Finish Gold Plated
- Trigger Guard Finish Polished Blued
- Trigger Material Alloy
- Trigger Guard Material Steel
- Trigger Guard Engraving Buck Mark in Gold
- Choke Wrench Included T-Wrench