How much would you pay for these used Browning Citoris

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Hi everyone,

New to forum. RPAL since 2017, and have shot occasional targets. Have a very cheap O/U .... works ok, but I've recently got back to my club and really enjoy both Skeet and Trap. I especially love Skeet. Life is too short for a cheap gun, and I am ready for something better. I am after a used Browning Citori based on generally good fit and quality, the problem is that it very confusing for a newer shooter to understand all the variations and what is a 'good deal' on used gun.

I am going to buy in person an inspect each one, but what would say about these asking prices in Southern Ontario?

1995 12 ga Browning Citori 425 Sporting, 30"
ported barrels, said to be excellent shape with accessories, case, and 3 chokes, C,IC,M
$2400

1976 12 ga Browning Citori Trap, 30"
with 2 chokes (M,F) but I prefer IC and M. Looks like excellent shape.
$2,250

Thanks for any advice.
 
That trap model is overpriced by about $1250 if it's in excellent condition. That year will be the older first gen Citori with fixed chokes and non-adjustable comb (unless someone had one installed) and that still wouldn't add much to the value of an older gun. They are worth $1000 tops in excellent condition.
 
The 425 1800$ ish ported is a deal breaker for me

The 1976 trap 800$-1000$
I sold a citori trap mid 80’s vintage on ee 2 bbl set single bbl and o/u 1500$
 
In an area where trap & skeet are popular, you'll get a lot more for those guns than an area where clay target shooting is dead. I agree with the others that they're both overpriced (in my opinion by about $1K each). The 425 is probably the more desirable of the 2.
 
The trap model is over priced but more importantly it is a trap gun and not really what you want on the skeet range or for sporting clays. You can shoot a skeet or sporting gun at trap much easier than a trap gun at the other disciplines.

As for the 425, it's also over priced unless it's like brand new which is unlikely. The barrel porting is also a downer for me too, the gun would have to be pristine for me to get excited about it.

On older target guns I'd expect to see quite a bit of wear and that would be evident on the wood and metal, also the lock up may be a bit loose if they've been shot a lot.
 
I appreciate all of this. Learning a lot from you all. I should have known that the '76 Citori Trap had fixed chokes, which is basically a non starter for me.

I am also looking at a used 12 ga Citori Lightning 28", which looks to be this one (https://www.browning.com/products/firearms/shotguns/citori/discontinued/citori-lightning.html) but I am waiting on the serial number to confirm. Comes with extended chokes, and I expect very good condition. Person is asking $2,100 which also seems high.

For a novice it's hard to know the difference between Citori models, but folks like you (and guys at the club) really know with experience.

Thanks again.
 
Pics of the 425 on #######. Looks like Limbsaver pad added. $1800.00 gun if in condition described.

Fixed choke early trap gun $800.00 - $1000.00
 
Thing is, a gun that is used exclusively for the clay sports can look great, and be shot to death. This is potentially true of any "target" shotgun - people buy them to shoot them. Suggest you improve your understanding of matters such as tight on face, top lever position, ejector function, etc. Also, has the gun been cut down (LOP), and does it have a suitable cast?
 
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