Citori shotguns have become the "bread and butter" in Brownings lineup. Originally, the Citori Over/Under was an economical choice over the high quality Superposed Models. Since it's introduction in 1973, the Citoris have been made in over a hundred variations. Your model is a Citori 12ga 3" Grade I, made in 1985. Citori's are now very collectable when in top condition. Values have a wide range due to so many variations and grades of the Citori and other Browning Over/Unders.
Value is too difficult to be accurate without seeing the gun. Condition which includes the amount of original finish and original configuration will determine value. Recommend taking it to a gun shop for appraisal.
You can also do your own investigation by looking at other models being sold that are in the same condition as yours. Try the gunbroker.com or a periodical called "The Gun List" You can also reference the Blue Book of Gun Values which can be purchased on line at various retailers, however it takes some skill and experience to estimate percentages of finishes when using the Blue Book.
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This is a 12ga made in 1973. It is the first year of production for the Citori Model.
i would go to the browning web site.Click on the customer service link and there should be a spot were you can research your browning citori lightning.
Grade I simply means the Standard model which usually has less engraving and ordinary wood grain in the stock. The higher the grade, the more ornate and / or hand work went into making the gun.
Go to Browning's site, click on Support then date your firearm.
The browning citori serial number that you supplied indicates that your browning citori was made in 1982.
You are furnishing an incomplete serial number. Citori is a model of Browning.
this gun was made in 1964
Browning.com has a sn function on their web site that you can use.
The RP that is found in the middle of your serial number indicates that your browning citori was made by browning in 1978.
The letters pp stand for the year 1988.The letters pn stand for the year 1989.