The Browning Citori Hunter Deluxe (018347514) is a 2024 SHOT Show Special over-under shotgun chambered in 16 gauge that pairs a receiver scaled specifically for the 16 gauge platform with gold-enhanced game scene engraving and Grade III/IV walnut, making it a refined and historically classic choice for upland hunters who appreciate traditional field gun elegance.
Key Features
- Part number: 018347514
- Gauge: 16 gauge
- Chamber: 2.75 inch
- Capacity: 2 rounds
- Barrel length: 26 inches, polished blued steel with ventilated rib
- Rib width: 0.25 inch
- Action: Break-open over-under
- Receiver: Steel, silver nitride finish, scaled for 16 gauge
- Stock: Grade III/IV black walnut, satin finish, cut checkering at 18 LPI
- Recoil pad: Inflex II
- Choke system: Standard Invector flush, three chokes included, Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder
- Sight: Silver bead front
- Trigger: Inertia trigger
- Length of pull: 14.25 inches
- Drop at comb: 1.625 inches
- Drop at heel: 2.5 inches
- Overall length: 43 inches
- Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz.
- Chrome-plated chamber
- Point of impact: 50/50
Special Features
- Receiver is dimensioned specifically for the 16 gauge frame rather than adapted from a 12 gauge platform, producing naturally balanced handling and a lighter, trimmer carry profile true to the 16 gauge tradition
- Gold-enhanced game scene engraving on the silver nitride receiver adds a distinctive aesthetic that sets this Hunter Deluxe apart from standard Citori field models
- Inertia trigger system fires each barrel independently, providing reliable ignition on the second shot regardless of conditions
- Chrome-plated chamber resists corrosion and makes cleaning straightforward after long days in the field
- Cut checkering at 18 lines per inch provides a precise, traditional grip texture that holds up through hard use
Practical Benefits
- At 6 lbs. 13 oz. with a 26-inch barrel and a receiver scaled to the 16 gauge, the Citori Hunter Deluxe (018347514) carries and swings with the nimble balance that has made the 16 gauge a favorite among serious upland hunters for generations
- The 26-inch barrel length suits fast-handling situations, including tight timber, early season grouse and woodcock covers, and flushing birds at close range
- Three included flush chokes give hunters immediate versatility from the box to match patterns to the game and terrain
- The Grade III/IV walnut stock and gold game scene engraving make this a gun hunters will be proud to carry afield and display in the cabinet after the season
- As a 2024 SHOT Show Special, this model was produced in limited quantities, making it a smart addition for collectors and hunters who want a distinctive Citori that will not appear in the standard catalog
The Browning Citori Hunter Deluxe (018347514) in 16 gauge with a 26-inch barrel is a proven platform for the upland hunter who wants a classically balanced, beautifully appointed over-under built around the 16 gauge the way it was always meant to be done.
| MANUFACTURER | BROWNING |
| MODEL | CITORI |
| CALIBER | 16 GA |
| TYPE | SHOTGUN |