Browning Citori.. How'd I do?

[Garyson1311]

Hey guys I just purchased my first O/U and was curious if I paid too much. I tried to research as much as I could but am still curious if I may have overpaid... I got a 1978 Citori grade I field hunter with 28" barrels (fixed chokes, mod and improved mod). The gun is in near mint shape (described as like new) and is a one owner gun. the guy says he only put about 4 boxes of shells through it.

If the lack of use is true, was $905 a good deal? I also paid shipping and will be paying FFL fees so I'll be at about $975 when its all said and done. What say you?

[FatCity67]

If you feel it was a good deal for you who cares what everyone else thinks.

Congrats on your new to you purchase.

[Bull Elk]

^^^^^^

[Garyson1311]

Just trying to get an idea from those who have a little more knowledge than I.

[ysr_racer]

Good price, you'll enjoy it.

[Newshooter]

Seems like a good buy to me. Getting a great condition o/u Citori for under a grand is worth it.

In the long run...all that matters is that you enjoy it and use it to it's full potential. That is where the real value lies.

[cman123]

Sounds like a good deal to me.

Depending on what you're going to be using the gun for, fixed chokes may not be ideal, but you could always get screw in chokes installed by a gunsmith at a later time.

[Garyson1311]

Thank you for the replies. I just want something better than my mossy 500 as I'm starting to enjoy shooting trap.

[hattles]

If you feel it was a good deal for you who cares what everyone else thinks.

Congrats on your new to you purchase.

Ditto that!

[BigFatGuy]

You've spent the money, too late for self doubt. Enjoy the gun.

[JagerDog]

Seems fair. I paid $1100 for a LNIB fixed choke 20g straight stock (fairly rare beast).

Generally fixed chockes are a considerable knock in price, but M/IM should work really well for trap.

You could prolly shoot the hell out of it and still get $750.

[wweigle]

I don't think you overpaid.

[Jeepergeo]

Survey this site and others. A substantial majority of the sellers claim the guns have "just a box or two through it" or "only 100 rounds down the pipe" or something similar. How many people go to all the trouble to buy it and then sell it after what must have been a very light day of shooting at the range?

Buyer beware. If it sounds to good to be true.......

[Garyson1311]

I agree with that. They had somewhat of a compelling story but who knows. I know buying used guns can be a roll of the dice. Hopefully this one pays off!

[hermosabeach]

Good Price.... Steel Shot and fixed chokes killed the value of the old Brownings....