Browning Citori Owner's Manual
Over and under shOtgun
Owner’s manual
CitOri
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CONTENTS PAGE
You are Responsible for Firearms Safety ................................................2
General Description and Operation .......................................................9
Nomenclature ...........................................................................................9
Serial Number ........................................................................................10
Initial Cleaning .......................................................................................10
Operation of the “Safety” ......................................................................11
Barrel Selector ........................................................................................12
To p L e v e r ................................................................................................12
Assembly .................................................................................................13
Disassembly ............................................................................................15
Ammunition ...........................................................................................16
Loading ...................................................................................................17
Firing ......................................................................................................17
Unloading ...............................................................................................18
Interchangeable Choke Tube System ....................................................19
Cleaning and Maintenance Suggestions ...............................................23
Barrel Porting .........................................................................................26
Maintenance of Oil Finish Stocks .........................................................26
Models with Special Finishes ................................................................27
Adjustable Comb System .......................................................................27
Triple Trigger
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System ...........................................................................30
Service or Repair ....................................................................................33
Important operating instructions for:
BROWNING CITORI®
OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUNS
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T HANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A
BROWNING CITORI SHOTGUN.
The Citori has a proven performance record and a well earned
reputation for dependability and superb handling characteristics.
Its uncommon quality in craftsmanship and function will give you
a keen sense of confidence. The Citori will always bring out your
best whether on the range or in the field.
With a reasonable amount of care, your Citori should give you many
years of dependable, enjoyable service.
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Remember, safe gun handling does not stop with your firearm’s
mechanical “safety” devices, it starts there. Always treat this firearm
with the respect due a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm.
Some firearms do not have a mechanical safety. Many target
firearms, lever-action firearms and pistols do not have manual
“safety” mechanisms. Therefore it is critical to read and
understand the owner’s manual for every firearm which explains
the safe operation of the firearm.
While it is a good idea to “test” your firearm’s mechanical “safety”
periodically for proper function, never test the “safety” while your
firearm is loaded or pointed in an unsafe direction.
3 whenever yOu handle any firearm, Or hand it tO sOmeOne,
always Open the aCtiOn immediately and visually CheCk the
firearm’s Chambers tO make Certain that the firearm is
COmpletely unlOaded.
Make certain the firearm does not inadvertently contain any
ammunition. Always keep the chambers empty and the “safety”
in the on safe position unless shooting is imminent.
4 always wear ear and eye prOteCtiOn when shOOting.
Unprotected, repeated exposure to gunfire can cause hearing
damage. Wear hearing protection (shooting ear plugs or muffs)
to guard against such damage.
Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles.
Allow proper distance (eye relief) between a scope and your eye
when firing a scoped pistol, rifle or shotgun. Do not use
unorthodox shooting methods that could cause the rearward travel
of the slide or bolt of a firearm to contact your eyes, face or hands.
Always keep a safe distance between the muzzle of your firearm
and any persons nearby, as muzzle blast, debris and ejecting shells
could inflict serious injury.
Always wear eye protection when disassembling and cleaning any
firearm to prevent the possibility of springs, spring-tensioned
parts, solvents or other agents from contacting your eyes.
Y O U AR E R E S P O N S IB LE FO R F IR EA R M S SA FE T Y
failure tO heed any Of the fOllOwing warnings COuld result in
seriOus injury Or death.
As a gun owner, you accept a set of demanding responsibilities. How
seriously you take these responsibilities can be the difference between
life and death.
There is no excuse for careless or abusive handling of any firearm.
At all times handle this firearm and all other firearms with intense
respect for their power and potential danger.
Please read and understand all of the cautions, warnings, notices,
proper handling procedures and instructions outlined in this owner’s
manual before using your new firearm.
1 always keep the muZZle Of yOur firearm pOinted in a safe
direCtiOn even thOugh yOu are Certain it is unlOaded.
Never point any firearm at anything you do not intend to shoot.
Be extremely alert and aware of all persons and property within
the range of your ammunition.
2 never rely tOtally On yOur firearm’s meChaniCal “safety”
deviCe. like any meChaniCal deviCe, a “safety” Can sOmetimes
fail; it Can be jarred Or inadvertently manipulated intO an
unsafe COnditiOn.
The word “safety” describes a firearm’s trigger block mechanism,
sear block mechanism, hammer block mechanism or firing pin
block mechanism. Mechanical “safeties” are designed to place your
firearm in a safer status, and no guarantee can be made that the
firearm will not fire even if the “safety” is in the on safe position.
Mechanical “safeties” merely aid safe gun handling and are no
excuse for pointing your firearm’s muzzle in an unsafe direction.
See “Operation of the Safety” on page 11 for instructions on the
operation of this firearm’s “safety.”
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befOre CheCking fOr a barrel ObstruCtiOn, be Certain
yOur firearm is COmpletely unlOaded, there are nO
live shells in the Chambers and the “safety” is in the
On safe pOsitiOn.
After assuring yourself that the firearm is completely unloaded,
open the breech or action and look through the barrel to be sure it
is clear of obstructions. If an obstruction is seen, no matter how
small it may be, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch as
described on page 23 of this owner’s manual.
10 be alert tO the signs Of ammunitiOn malfunCtiOn. if yOu
deteCt an Off sOund Or light reCOil when a shell is fired,
dO nOt lOad anOther shell intO the Chamber.
If your firearm fails to fire, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe
direction for a minimum of 30 seconds. Carefully open the action
and remove the shell from the chamber. If the primer is indented,
the defective shell should be disposed of in a way that cannot
cause harm. If the primer is not indented, your firearm should be
examined by a qualified gunsmith and the cause of the
malfunction corrected before further use. Glance down the barrel
to make sure that no obstructions remain in the barrel. Completely
clear the barrel before loading and firing again. Failure to follow
these instructions can cause extensive damage to your firearm and
possible serious injury to yourself and others.
11 never insert a shell Of the inCOrreCt Caliber intO
any firearm.
The caliber of your firearm is marked on the barrel. Store all shells
of different calibers in completely separate and well-marked
containers. Never store shells of mixed calibers in a common
container or in your pockets. See page 16 for more information on
the correct ammunition for your firearm.
5 keep all firearms unlOaded during transpOrt, even
when stOred in a hOlster, gun Case, sCabbard Or
Other COntainer.
6 drOpping Or jarring a lOaded firearm Can Cause
aCCidental disCharge.
This can occur even with the “safety” in the on safe position.
Be extremely careful while hunting or during any shooting
activity to avoid dropping any firearm.
7 hunting frOm elevated surfaCes suCh as treestands
is dangerOus.
Doing so may increase the risk of mishandling a firearm. The
following rules should always be observed by you and those you
hunt with. Always make certain that the stand being used is safe
and stable. Always make certain that your firearm is unloaded
when it is being taken up and down from the stand. Always
make certain that your firearm is not dropped from the stand,
or dropped while it is being taken up or down from the stand.
Remember, a loaded firearm may discharge when dropped, even
with the “safety” in the on safe position.
8 stOre yOur firearm and ammunitiOn separately, well beyOnd
the reaCh Of Children.
Take prudent safeguards to ensure your firearm does not become
available to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome hands. Store
all firearms in secure, locked cases or a gun safe. Keep your firearm
unloaded when not in use.
9 beware Of barrel ObstruCtiOns.
Mud, snow and an infinite variety of other objects may
inadvertently lodge in a barrel bore. It only takes a small
obstruction to cause dangerously increased pressures that
can damage your firearm and cause serious injury to yourself
and others.
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17 be sure Of yOur target and baCkstOp, partiCularly
during lOw light periOds.
Know the range of your ammunition. Never shoot at water
or hard objects.
18 always unlOad yOur firearm’s Chambers befOre CrOssing
a fenCe, Climbing a tree, jumping a ditCh Or negOtiating
Other ObstaCles.
Never place your firearm on or against a fence, tree, car or other
similar object.
19 be defensive and On guard against unsafe gun
handling arOund yOu and Others.
Don’t be timid when it comes to firearm safety. If you observe
other shooters violating any of these safety precautions, politely
suggest safer handling practices.
20 be Certain yOur firearm is unlOaded befOre Cleaning.
Because so many firearm accidents occur when a firearm is being
cleaned, special and extreme care should be taken to be sure your
firearm is unloaded before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly.
Keep ammunition away from the cleaning location. Never test the
mechanical function of any firearm with live ammunition.
21 teaCh and supervise firearms safety tO all members Of
yOur family, espeCially tO Children and nOn-shOOters.
Closely supervise newcomers to the shooting sports. Encourage
enrollment in hunting and shooting safety courses.
22 never drink alCOhOliC beverages Or take any type
Of drugs befOre Or during shOOting.
Your vision, motor skills and judgment could be dangerously
impaired, making your gun handling unsafe to you and to others.
12 examine every shell yOu put in yOur firearm.
We assume no responsibility for the use of unsafe or improper
firearm and ammunition combinations or damage or injury
caused by damaged ammunition. It is your responsibility
to read and heed all warnings in this owner’s manual and on
ammunition boxes. See page 16 for more information on the
correct ammunition for your firearm.
13 use Only saami apprOved ammunitiOn.
The barrel and action of this firearm have been made with
substantial safety margins beyond the pressures developed by
established American commercial loads. Nevertheless, we can
assume no liability for incidents which occur through the use of
shells of nonstandard dimensions or which develop pressures
in excess of commercially available ammunition which has been
loaded in accordance with standards established by the Sporting
Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI).
14 make sure Of adequate ventilatiOn in the area that yOu
disCharge a firearm. lead expOsure Can OCCur frOm
disCharging firearms in pOOrly ventilated areas, Cleaning
firearms Or handling ammunitiOn.
Lead is a substance that has been known to cause birth defects,
reproductive harm and other serious injury. Wash hands
thoroughly after exposure to ammunition or after cleaning
a firearm.
15 dO nOt snap the firing pin On an empty Chamber; the
Chamber may nOt be empty!
Treat every firearm with the respect due a loaded firearm,
even though you are certain the firearm is unloaded.
16 keep yOur fingers away frOm the trigger while lOading
and unlOading until shOOting is imminent.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The Citori is a two barreled shotgun with the barrels aligned one over
the other. It has two separate barrels that allow a rapid second shot
when needed. The trigger is a single selective style, and only one barrel
will be fired with each pull of the trigger. After one barrel has been
fired, the trigger shifts itself into position to fire the second barrel
when the trigger is pulled for the second shot.
Highly skilled techniques of hand-fitting and polishing are used
to accomplish the precise fitting of metal parts on this shotgun.
These painstaking operations are necessary to prevent looseness,
even after long use. You may consider the action of your new
shotgun to be slightly stiff. This close fitting assures you of long
lasting dependability.
NOMENCLATURE
In conventional firearm terminology the position and movement of
firearm parts are described as they occur with the firearm horizontal
and in normal firing position: i.e., the muzzle is forward or in front;
the buttstock is rearward or to the rear; the trigger is downward or
underneath; the rib is upward or on top. For general parts
nomenclature, refer to Figure 1. For specific parts names related to
disassembly, refer to Figure 2. All figures in this owner’s manual apply
to Citori shotguns in 12, 16, 20, and 28 gauge and .410 bore.
23 read and heed all warnings in this Owner’s manual, On
ammunitiOn bOxes and with all aCCessOries that yOu install
On yOur firearm.
It is your responsibility to secure the most up-to-date information
on the safe handling procedures of your Browning firearm. We
assume no liability for incidents which occur when unsafe or
improper firearm accessories or ammunition combinations
are used.
24 praCtiCe periOdiC maintenanCe, avOid unauthOriZed serviCing.
Your firearm is a mechanical device which will not last forever, and
as such, is subject to wear and requires periodic inspection,
adjustment and service. Browning firearms should be serviced by a
Browning Recommended Service Facility or by our Service Facility
in Arnold, Missouri. We assume no responsibility for injuries
suffered or caused by unauthorized servicing, alterations or
modifications of Browning firearms.
25 we reserve the right tO refuse serviCe On firearms that have
been altered, added tO Or substantially Changed.
Removal of metal from the barrel, or modifications of the firing
mechanism and/or operating parts, may lead to a refusal of service
on such firearms. We will charge you for parts and labor to return
the firearm to original specifications.
dO nOt, under any CirCumstanCes, alter the trigger, safety
Or Other parts Of the firing meChanism Of this Or any Other
firearm. failure tO Obey this warning may result in injury
Or death tO yOurself Or Others.
BE CAREFUL!
figure 1
Buttstock
Trigger
Trigger
Guard
Forearm
Barrels
Muzzles
Rib
“Safety”/Barrel Selector
Forearm Latch
Receiver
Recoil Pad
Top Lever
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