CITORI ® SHOTGUN OWNER’S MANUAL
Important operating instructions for: BROWNING CITORI® OVER AND UNDER SHOTGUNS If you have any questions about your new firearm, this owner’s manual or other Browning products, contact: Browning Consumer Information One Browning Place Morgan, UT 84050-9326 Phone: (801) 876-2711 browning.com Please use the space below to record information about your new firearm.
C O N T E N T S P A G E State Warning............................................................................................2 WARNING: You are Responsible for Firearms Safety............................2 General Description and Operation......................................................10 Nomenclature..........................................................................................10 Serial Number.........................................................................................
S TAT E WA R N I N G According to state law, California requires that firearm manufacturers, distributors and retailers include conspicuous, specific warnings with firearms sold in that state. Firearms must be handled responsibly and securely stored to prevent access by children and other unauthorized users. California has strict laws pertaining to firearms, and you may be fined or imprisoned if you fail to comply with them. Visit the Web site of the California Attorney General at https://oag.ca.
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 MUZZLES 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.
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. Remember, merely removing the magazine does not mean the chamber is unloaded. Always keep the chamber empty and the “safety” in the on safe position unless shooting is imminent. 4 ALWAYS WEAR EAR AND EYE PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING.
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.
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 muzzles pointed in a safe direction for a minimum of 30 seconds. Rotate the ejection area of the firearm away from you, 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.
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).
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.
25 DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ALTER THE TRIGGER, “SAFETY” OR OTHER PARTS OF THE FIRING MECHANISM OF THIS OR ANY OTHER FIREARM EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. 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.
FIGURE 1 “Safety”/Barrel Selector Top Lever Receiver Rib Barrels Buttstock Trigger Guard Trigger Forearm Muzzles Forearm Latch Recoil Pad G E N E R A L D E S C R I P T I O N A N D O P E R AT I O N 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.
FIGURE 2 Top Lever “Safety”/Barrel Selector Receiver Forearm Latch Ejector Monoblock Hinge Forearm Barrel Lug 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. SERIAL NUMBER The serial number of your Citori is found under the top lever. Record this number in the space provided at the front of this owner's manual for future reference.
When cleaning your firearm’s bore and action, protect the external finishes from any contact with chemicals used. Also, avoid any contact between external finishes and other strong chemicals like those found in DEET-containing insect repellents, sunscreens, etc. Damage to camouflage, Dura-Touch and other finishes caused by chemicals is irreversible and not repairable. CLEANING Various exposed metal parts of your new firearm have been coated at the factory with a rust preventative compound.
FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 The thumb “safety” shown in the rearward “on safe” position. The thumb “safety” shown in the forward “off safe” position. “safety.” The complete action (both barrels) can be put on safe by drawing the thumb “safety” rearward (Figure 3). In the on safe position an “S” appears directly in front of the “safety. ” To put the “safety” in the off safe position the “safety” is moved forward (Figure 4).
with your thumb. Many shooters lightly push the top lever to the left after closing the breech. This operation is a quick method of assuring yourself that foreign matter has not interfered with the complete closure of the breech. Always keep the polished breech surfaces clean and lightly lubricated. The breech is so carefully hand fitted that accumulated debris, sand, etc. may prohibit complete closing. If this should occur the action will not close. Open the gun and unload it.
FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 D C A B Pull outward on the forearm latch, then pivot the front of the forearm down and away from the barrels. Apply grease at the hinge pin recess, locking lug and forearm bracket. FOREARM BRACKET) MUST ALWAYS BE COATED WITH A FILM OF HIGH QUALITY GREASE. 3 Attach the barrels to the action by grasping the buttstock’s grip with your right hand and anchoring the buttstock between your right forearm and right side.
4 While keeping pressure on the barrels to keep the hinge pin aligned in the barrel lug’s circular recess, rotate the barrels upward, fully closing the action (Figure 8, page 16). Release the top lever. It should snap back into place. FIGURE 9 5 Place the rear of the gun’s buttstock against your upper Slide the projecting steel tab on the rear of the leg and slide the projecting forearm bracket into the opposing recess on the steel tab on the rear of the receiver bottom. The forearm engages on the barrel.
D I S A S S E M B LY ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLES POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. BEFORE STARTING DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, OPEN THE ACTION AND VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAMBERS TO BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 1 Close the action, anchor the buttstock against your upper leg and lift outward on the forearm takedown latch.
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR SHOTGUN. USE SHELLS OF THE CORRECT LENGTH. DO NOT USE 3" OR 3½" SHELLS IN A BARREL WITH A 2¾" OR 2½" CHAMBER, OR 3½" SHELLS IN A BARREL WITH A 3" CHAMBER. DOING SO CAN RESULT IN A BUILDUP OF DANGEROUSLY HIGH PRESSURES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR SHOTGUN. DO NOT PUT A 16 OR 20 GAUGE SHELL IN A 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN. DO NOT PUT A 28 GAUGE SHELL IN A 20 GAUGE SHOTGUN. DO NOT PUT A .
POSITION AND KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 1 Move the top lever to the right and open the breech. 2 Check the chambers and bores to be certain they are clear of obstructions. 3 Insert a shell in each chamber, or in the chamber you intend to fire, and close the breech. FIRING NEVER LOAD A SHELL INTO THE CHAMBERS UNLESS SHOOTING IS IMMINENT. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLES POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.
AFTER FIRING, OR WHEN SHOOTING IS NO LONGER IMMINENT, IMMEDIATELY PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. UNLOADING WHILE UNLOADING YOUR SHOTGUN ALWAYS PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. KEEP THE MUZZLES POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION, AND YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 1 Using your thumb, move the top lever fully to the right to open the action.
POSITION AND KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. BROWNING INVECTOR-DS, INVECTOR-PLUS AND STANDARD INVECTOR CHOKE TUBES ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE. DO NOT USE BROWNING INVECTOR-PLUS, STANDARD INVECTOR OR INVECTOR-DS CHOKE TUBES IN ANY SHOTGUN BARREL NOT SUPPLIED BY BROWNING. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER CHOKING DEVICE IN ANY SHOTGUN BARREL SUPPLIED BY BROWNING. USE ONLY THE APPROPRIATE GAUGE OF INVECTOR CHOKE TUBE IN THIS SHOTGUN.
where the specifications are inscribed. Invector choke tubes are identified in Figure 11 on page 21 (flush mount tubes are shown). The constriction of each choke tube is indicated twice on the choke tube: On the side of the tube, and indicated with a “notch” code on the top rim of the tube. The included choke tube T-Wrench is used to remove and install choke tubes. Some target shotguns include premium extended choke tubes.
FIGURE 12 * ONE NOTCH THREE NOTCHES FIVE NOTCHES TWO NOTCHES FOUR NOTCHES NO NOTCHES RIM NOTCHES PAT T E R N W I T H LEAD SHOT PAT T E R N W I T H STEEL SHOT EXTENDED** X-FULL TURKEY ** I FULL * II IMPROVED MODIFIED FULL1 III MODIFIED FULL1 IIII IMPROVED CYLINDER MODIFIED IIIII SKEET IMPROVED CYLINDER NO NOTCHES CYLINDER CYLINDER Not for use with steel shot. Using an over-tight choke constriction with steel shot will result in an ineffective “blown” pattern.
Before removing or installing tubes, or reading the rim notch code, make sure your shotgun is completely unloaded and the “safety” is in the on safe position. FIGURE 13 C H O K E T U B E R E M O VA L 1 Place the “safety” in the on safe position. Always make sure the shotgun is completely unloaded. Always keep the muzzles pointed in a safe direction. Use the choke tube wrench to remove and install the choke tube in the barrel.
THE CHOKE TUBE SHOULD BE PERIODICALLY CHECKED TO ASSURE THAT IT IS TIGHT AND FIRMLY SEATED. BEFORE CHECKING, FOLLOW ALL CHOKE TUBE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION SAFETY GUIDELINES PREVIOUSLY OUTLINED. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE CLEANING YOUR FIREARM. C L E A N I N G PA RT S W I T H S P E C I A L F I N I S H E S Be especially careful when cleaning guns with camouflage, Dura-Touch® Armor Coating and other special finishes.
WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN DISASSEMBLING AND CLEANING YOUR SHOTGUN TO PREVENT SOLVENTS OR OTHER AGENTS FROM CONTACTING YOUR EYES, RESULTING IN INJURY. KEEP ALL AMMUNITION AWAY FROM THE CLEANING AREA. NEVER TEST THE MECHANICAL FUNCTION OF YOUR SHOTGUN WITH LIVE AMMUNITION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. CLEANING PROCEDURES Your Citori shotgun will function better and more reliably over a longer period of time if it is properly maintained and kept clean.
Browning offers a complete line of products to make cleaning the bore of your firearm fast and easy. Be sure to follow all instructions when using any product to clean your firearm. 4 Inspect the bores from both ends for leading and plastic residue that often remains in the bores from the shot cups in modern shotshells. Leading and plastic residue will appear as longitudinal streaks and are usually more predominant near the muzzles and just forward of the chambers.
DO NOT PLACE LARGE QUANTITIES OF OIL INTO THE ACTION. EXCESS OIL WILL RUN BACK INTO THE WOOD OF THE STOCK AND SOFTEN THE WOOD, WITH CONSEQUENTIAL LOOSENING OF THE STOCK. 8 Inspect the barrels and chambers to be certain no patches have inadvertently been left in them. Remove any that remain. 9 The wood surfaces can also be wiped with a quality, lightweight gun oil or they can be polished with any quality furniture wax (but not both).
second clay target faster due to decreased recovery time following the first shot. Carbon can build up in the ports after shooting. To clean them use a good quality powder solvent and pipe cleaners to scrub away debris. MAINTENANCE OF OIL FINISH STOCKS Keeping the oil-finished wood surfaces on your firearm looking their best requires only a small amount of maintenance.
A D J U S TA B L E C O M B S Y S T E M BEFORE PERFORMING COMB ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES, PLACE THE “SAFETY” IN THE ON SAFE POSITION. OPEN THE ACTION AND MAKE CERTAIN YOUR SHOTGUN IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED. KEEP THE MUZZLES POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. ADJUSTING CAST ON AND CAST OFF This adjustment allows you to achieve a perfect fit of the stock against your face.
to loosen the Allen screw. This will sufficiently loosen the comb, allowing adjustments to be easily made. The comb comes from the factory with cast set in the center position. FIGURE 15 2 With the Allen screw loose, carefully adjust comb to desired With the Allen screw loose, adjust comb to the position Figure 15 by sliding position by sliding each post in each post equally in the desired desired the desired direction. direction. Each adjustment increment represents approximately 1/16".
Some of the rib will be showing as you sight down, but no rib will show between the beads. Lining up the beads correctly each time you shoot is what’s important. The correct sight picture for skeet and sporting clays shooters should have the two sight beads in perfect alignment. The comb has a height adjustment range of 11 increments, at 1/16" per increment, resulting in approximately 5/8" of total height adjustment. DO NOT GO BEYOND THE RANGE OF ADJUSTMENT INCREMENTS.
equally. Sliding the posts equally will reduce the chance of the posts binding. 4 To increase drop at comb, carefully slide each post down equally. Sliding the posts equally will reduce the chance of the posts binding. Drop adjustments are a matter of trial and error. Adjust a little at a time until you obtain the desired sight picture on the rib. 5 Once your desired drop at comb is obtained, tighten the Allen screw in the recoil pad.
FIGURE 17 FIGURE 18 Loosen the center screw on the trigger shoe with the Allen wrench. Align the notch on the right side of the trigger shoe with one of the three notches on the right side of the trigger plate. screw threaded at least one thread into the trigger shoe so the screw is not lost. Slide the trigger shoe forward to the end of the trigger plate. Press the rearward end of the trigger plate down with your finger and gently slide the trigger shoe off the trigger plate.
SERVICE OR REPAIR If your firearm should require service or repairs, we suggest you first contact a local recommended Browning Firearms Service Center. To locate a service center visit browning.com, contact our Customer Service Department or your Browning firearms dealer for the address of the Service Center nearest you. Otherwise, you may send your firearm directly to our Service Department in Arnold, Missouri.
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