Description
There's a reason the Citori has been the go-to American over/under for decades, and this Grade II Hunter in 28 gauge shows exactly why. Browning built this one to be carried and used, not tucked away in a safe. The 26 inch vent rib barrels wear a deep gloss blued finish, the receiver gets a tough silver nitride treatment with tasteful gold enhancement, and the whole package weighs in right around six pounds, which makes for a gun that comes up quick and swings smooth on flushing birds.
Grade II/III Walnut That Earns the Name
The stock is where this Citori separates itself from the standard Hunter. Browning fits the Grade II with satin-finished Grade II/III American walnut, so you get real figure in the wood without a finish so precious you'll wince at a scratch. An Inflex II recoil pad caps it off, and while 28 gauge recoil is already gentle, the pad's directional design keeps the comb off your cheek and makes a long day at the clays course even easier. Up front, a simple silver bead keeps the sight picture clean and uncluttered, just the way a field gun should be.
Proven Citori Guts Under the Pretty Exterior
Underneath the nice wood and gold accents is the same hardware that built the Citori's reputation: a full-width tapered locking bolt, full-width hinge pin, inertia trigger, and hammer ejectors that kick empties clear so reloads are fast. Chrome-plated 3 inch chambers shrug off corrosion and clean up easily, and the 50/50 point of impact is set up for the way birds present themselves in the field.
Chokes and Details on the Citori Hunter Grade II
Browning includes three flush-fit choke tubes, Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder, which covers everything from tight late-season shots to close work over dogs. Between the choke selection, the 3 inch chamber, and that easy-carrying weight, this is a 28 gauge you can genuinely do it all with, whether that's quail, doves, grouse, or a casual round of skeet on Saturday morning.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Manufacturer Part Number: 018259014
- UPC: 023614857181
- Gauge: 28 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Barrel Length: 26" Vent Rib, Gloss Blued
- Action: Break Action Over/Under
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Stock: Grade II/III American Walnut, Satin Finish
- Receiver Finish: Silver Nitride with Gold Enhancement
- Trigger: Inertia Trigger
- Ejectors: Hammer Ejectors
- Recoil Pad: Inflex II
- Front Sight: Silver Bead
- Weight: Approx. 6 lbs 2 oz
- Chokes Included: Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder (Flush)
What’s Included
- Browning Citori Hunter Grade II 28ga Over/Under Shotgun
- Three flush-fit choke tubes (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What choke tubes come with the Citori Hunter Grade II?
Browning ships this gun with three flush-fit choke tubes: Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder. That trio covers most upland and clays situations right out of the box, and additional Browning chokes are available if you want to fine-tune your patterns.
Does this 28 gauge Citori have a 3 inch chamber?
Yes, this model features 3 inch chambers, which is a newer development for the 28 gauge Citori Hunter line. That gives you the flexibility to run standard 2 3/4 inch loads for most work or step up to the heavier 3 inch 28 gauge offerings when you want more payload.
What's the difference between the Citori Hunter Grade I and Grade II?
The biggest upgrade is the wood. The Grade II wears Grade II/III American walnut with noticeably more figure than the Grade I stock, and it pairs a silver nitride receiver with gold enhancement against the gloss blued barrels for a classy two-tone look. Mechanically, both share the same proven Citori action with the inertia trigger and hammer ejectors.
Is the Browning Citori Hunter Grade II a good gun for upland hunting?
It's built for exactly that. At roughly six pounds with 26 inch barrels, it carries easily on long walks and points fast when birds flush. The chrome-plated chambers handle field conditions well, and the 50/50 point of impact suits the rising and crossing shots you see over dogs.




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