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Originally Posted by Daryl Corona
Don't overlook a Browning in 28ga or .410. A lot of gun for the money.
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A better understatement is seldom made. Try to find either in a 28" barrel with field chokes - there are a relatively plentiful supply of these guns in skeet configuration (several NICE ones at the Southern last week!), but the longer tighter choked guns are more affordable. Belgian guns rule, but the Citori in either configuration(s) are half to 1/3 the price of thge Belgians and last forever with proper maintenance. I have 3 CItoris in 20, 28 & .410 gauges, all with Invector (screw) chokes. An absolute blast to shoot and the used market is strong.
My crown jewel is a c. 1959 Pigeon Grade FN Browning Belgium 28 gauge with 28" bbls. choked Mod & Full. Round knob, long tang, hard buttplate and NOT FOR SALE! Fpr some real world comps, check out the FN Euro 20 gauge Browning Custom Citori with 32" bbls. and screw chokes that sold on this BBS a month or so ago, and Bob Juruwicz' stunning Arrizabalaga sidelock 20 ga. he picked up at the Southern last week; a Holland & Holland clone with spectacular engraving! They are out there!
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