Citori Choke Help

[M.w.wolf]

I recently purchased a used Browning Citori. Minus some minor discolouring on the receiver finish, it's in very good shape. I was hesitant to spent $2k+ to get into shooting trap, so going used seemed like a good option. I've taken it out once, and overall, I'm quite happy with it.

Today I decided I wanted to buy some additional chokes for it. After taking it to my local store to buy chokes, I discovered that this shotgun doesn't use standard Browning chokes. Instead, there are 'Briley Series 1' chokes installed. They are very thin. The notches for the wrench are much smaller, and the threads are at the end nearest the muzzle (opposed to Browning chokes, where the threads are at the opposite end). Some pics below.

Did Browning previously use different chokes? Did Browning not used to have interchangeable chokes? Was my gun threaded independently for chokes?

Right now I have 2 skeet chokes for the gun, and that's it. I actually shot trap quite well using the skeet choke, but I'd obviously like to get some proper chokes for trap.

I see Briley offers a wide variety of chokes, including thin-walled chokes (http://www.briley.com/12gaugethinwallchokes.aspx). Will these work for my gun? Visually, they look quite similar, but I don't want to order only to find out they don't fit.

And does anyone know a Canadian vendor that might have the necessary chokes in stock? I'll order from the US if necessary, but I'd prefer to order from a Canadian vendor to avoid extra shipping, customs, etc.

Any advice is appreciated.

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[stubblejumper]

Browning first used Invector chokes in the mid 80s. The next chokes used by Browning were the Invector Plus chokes, which were quite a bit longer. The latest chokes to be introduced by Browning, are the Invector DS chokes. It sounds like your Citori has had Briley thinwall chokes installed at some time. Lawry is a Canadian dealer for Briley, and they might have chokes in stock for your gun. If not, it isn't a big deal to order directly from Briley.

 

[the spank]

Browning first used Invector chokes in the mid 80s. The next chokes used by Browning were the Invector Plus chokes, which were quite a bit longer. The latest chokes to be introduced by Browning, are the Invector DS chokes. It sounds like your Citori has had Briley thinwall chokes installed at some time. Lawry is a Canadian dealer for Briley, and they might have chokes in stock for your gun. If not, it isn't a big deal to order directly from Briley.

This! I purchased a barrel this past fall for my Super X1 that had Briley thin walls. The fellow I bought it from had no idea what series they were and I bought it sight unseen. Upon arrival I inspected it and then called Briley directly in Texas to ascertain what chokes were in it. They were very helpful, I read them some numbers off the chokes and found out what series they were and that they had them in stock at all times, did not have to special order. Give them a call, you will be taken care of well.