This rotates the top lever dog, which is engaged in the locking bolt, to pull the locking bolt out of the barrel lugs and unlock the barrels. Remove the receiver assembly from the stock: Unscrew the fore-end bolt from the barrel of the gun. In 1969 Browning started using two digits for the date of manufacture which was followed by on of the following codes: H=12 ga. N=20ga. This would be a Citori manufactured in 1976 with the serial number 01001. Break the gun in the usual manner. KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER WHILE LOADING AND UNLOADING UNTIL SHOOTING IS IMMINENT. Servicing the Browning Citori - Special Reports Article, Citori | World's Largest Supplier of Gun Parts, Gunsmith Tools & Shooting Accessories - Brownells, http://www.trapshooters.com/threads/citori-trigger-guard.221793/. Id recommend against using a plain-blade driver for fear it might slip off the bolt head slot and fracture the stock. All mechanical parts are obsolete. In the Cynergy, the sear links (#54) amount to the same thing. Wear shooting glasses to protect your eyes from flying particles. If you cannot find the manual you need please contact us directly at any time by e-mail or by phone during office hours . PLEASE CONTACT US BY PHONE OR E-MAIL IF YOU NEED A MANUAL FOR A FIREARM THAT IS NOT LISTED. He has spoke with PFS and the grip will fit except for the trigger guard. 023614737636. Therefore it is critical to read and understand the owners manual for every firearm which explains the safe operation of the firearm. Great. The mass has a roll pin (#39) attaching it to the trigger link (#90). BROWNING FIREARMS CITORI XS SPECIAL 12 GAUGE SHOTGUN. When the trigger is pulled, the connector raises the tail of the sear and releases the hammer to drive the firing pin into the primer in the selected barrel. Features high polished blue finish, engraved coin finished receiver with gold inlay, fancy figured walnut, checkered wrist & forend, adjustable comb, right handed palm swell at grip, 30" ported barrels, raised vent rib, screw-in chokes (SKT/SKT installed), fiber optic insert front sight . :? Keep your thumb behind each firing pin as you push out the cross pin. Thats the post I was looking for.many thanks. Secure the receiver upright in a padded vise and raise the top lever about 3/16-inch. Inspect the monoblock hinge, ejector cam, and locking-pin surfaces. Next, insert the stud of the selector safety into the slot of the inertia block, position the trigger and install the trigger pin. Page Count: 19. The insert (E) is mounted to the comb by twin screws (F). From the above article: "To remove the trigger, trigger piston and inertia block assembly, drift out the receiver link pin with a 1/16-inch punch. (If you dont have one available, or know a good welder, the gun must be returned to the Arnold Service Center.) The selector block should have a small amount of restriction in the selector, but dont make it too tight. Close the action and open it again. Remove the top lever spring retainer screw, the retainer and spring. The PFS stock is not inleted for a long tang guard and the stocks radius is different. On an older gun, the angle will change to some degree because of barrel lug wear. Dont be timid when it comes to firearms safety. The most common problems with the Browning Citori 725 are: firing pin, trigger issue, ejector problem and bottom barrel. Remove the magazine tube and spring from the muzzle. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Ive never forgotten his advice. Theyre deliberately made larger at their seating end to stay put. Use figure 1-C to determine the "Receiver Configuration" of your Citori. Keep a finger over where the selector button used to be as you pull the pin; otherwise, the safety-index ball (#51) and safety spring (#53) will fly. You now have a box full of clearly identified parts and a naked receiver. Using the above chart you should now be able to distinguish if your Citori is Pre Type 1, Type 1, Type 2, or Type 3. DO NOT SNAP THE FIRING PIN ON AN EMPTY CHAMBER; THE CHAMBER MAY NOT BE EMPTY! NEVER RELY TOTALLY ON YOUR FIREARMS MECHANICAL SAFETYDEVICE. Just shot the Turkey Classic there today. The present day Citori and the Superposedmodels of which are still available from Brownings Custom Shopare practically identical, which is just further proof that John M. had few if any equals when it came to designing guns. Browning California has strict laws pertaining to firearms, and you may be fined or imprisoned if you fail to comply with them. Example: 00001H37 = A 1973 Citori 12 ga. shotgun with a serial number of 00001. The Selector Safety. 800-333-3288 | 801-876-2711, Chat with us < /a>, powered by < a href = "https://www.livechatinc.com/?welcome" rel = "noopener nofollow" target = "_blank" > LiveChat < /a>, contact us directly at any time by e-mail or by phone during office hours, Citori/Cynergy Unsingle Supplement (Only produced periodically), X-Bolt Long Range Laminate Adjustable Comb Supplemental Instructions, Recoil Hawg Muzzle Brake Supplemental Instructions, SA-22 Challenge Supplemental Instructions, Superposed B-25 and B-125, Continental Superposed Shotguns and Express Rifles and other versions (This manual includes Superposed variations no longer in production). Built on a box-lock action, this now legendary over/under had double selective triggers when initially produced around 1930 by FN in Belgium for the European market. Lets assume the action wouldnt close. Gauge. As mentioned, the Cynergy has a mechanical trigger system. At the same time, grasp the forearm and with the help of the left hand pivot the forearm away from the barrels and remove the forearm. Insert the lever into its hole in the receiver and invert the receiver on your bench. All alloy Cynergy receivers are stamped Feather.. How to disassemble a Shotgun. Clean the individual parts with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water. Dont try it with a regular blade screwdriver. Detach the sears, mag tube, and magazine spring from the receiver. Allow proper distance (eye relief) between a scope and your eye when firing a scoped rifle, shotgun or pistol. The gun doesnt use recoil to set up for the second shot. In recoil, the inertia block moves to the rear, pulling the shoulder of the connector away from the tail of the released sear. Start in the retaining pin (#52) enough to capture the ball. H=12 ga. N=20 ga. Later the code was changed to J=both gauges. It has gone through many configurations in the years and is currently still in production. They covered gas operating systems based on the long recoil, short recoil, and blowback principles. If an obstruction is seen, no matter how small it may be, clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch as described[in your firearm's owner's manual]. . These conditions may or may not be apparent to the user (for example, installing an aftermarket barrel may have the effect of altering critical firearm dimensions, including headspace, and may create an unsafe firing condition, etc.). Discussion in 'Browning Citori Shotgun' started by weldguy, Jun 6, 2012. weldguy Copper BB. Parts remaining in the bracket are related to the ejectors. You can back out the spring-stop screw (#83) if you have a 2.5mm Allen wrench handy. Special and extreme care should be taken to be sure your firearm is unloaded before disassembly, cleaning and reassembly. 5. Thats the top-lever disconnector (#77). If your firearm fails to fire, keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction for a minimum of 30 seconds. UPC. Removal of the firing pins starts with another check for knurled ends, in this case, on the firing pins retainer pins. Its bedded in with a proprietary compound before the screws are added. Standard Invector choke tubes are steel and lead shot compatible. The firing pins (#21) are spring loaded (#22) and are interchangeable from one barrel to the other. The sear spring then pushes the tail of the sear down so it wont interfere with the connector and the inertia block as they return to the forward position under pressure from the trigger piston spring. Hopefully, youll catch it. Thus positioned, therell be no interference when the cross pin (#20) is reinstalled from left to right. The ejector assemblies (parts #7, 8, 9, 17, and 18) are removed to the rear as units. The cocking lever may be held in with a 2mm set screw located on the left side of the receiver. Secure the Browning Citori shotgun in a gun vise with the receiver facing upward. We assume no responsibility for injuries suffered or caused by unauthorized servicing, alterations or modifications of Browning firearms. Clean off any grit from the filing, reinstall the barrels and recheck to see if youve removed enough material. PRACTICE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE, AVOID UNAUTHORIZED SERVICING. Top Lever Spring Retainer Assembly. . Do whichever you have to to remove both hammers, and withdraw the trip rods with the point of a 1/8-inch punch. Oversized bolts are available from Brownings Arnold, Missouri, parts department. This includes the incorporation of aftermarket parts or components that may or may not satisfy Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute (SAAMI) standards (for example, an aftermarket trigger system may not satisfy SAAMI minimum trigger pull standards, etc.) Perform this test on both sears by switching the selector from the upper to lower barrel or vice versa. We will also show you how to remove the ejectors for cleaning and lubric. "Long Tang" butt stock production has ceased and the supply of these stocks are dwindling rapidly. This time its used to compress the spring (#16) of each spring guide (#15) individually. Unless otherwise noted, these reviews carry the guns prices at the time of the original review. Both left and right rockers (#48) are interchangeable. They are not for the inexperienced. You can remove the screw, but the top-lever disconnector, retaining plunger, and spring (#77, 79, and 80 ) are still within the lever. Raise the top lever as you did in disassembly. Their cross pin (#20) retains them. If it were free to turn, firing one side could put enough pressure on the other side to double the gun. To remove the forearm from the forearm bracket assembly, unscrew the three, sometimes four, screws inside the forearm, and pull the bracket assembly to the rear and out of the forearm. A special "Plus" choke tube wrench is provided to remove and tighten these tubes. While it is a good idea to test your firearms mechanical safety periodically for proper function, never test the safety while your firearm is loaded or pointed in an unsafe direction. Cast and drop are critical factors in achieving this consistency. Remove any shells. This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 00001. The new value of a BROWNING CITORI WHITE LIGHTNING shotgun has risen $212.36 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $2,719.20 . The base has a milled slot in its top that fits the dovetail in the web (J). The Browning Citori is a double-barreled shotgun of the "over-and-under" or "stacked-barrel" type, with one barrel above the other. Unless otherwise noted, these reviews carry the guns prices at the time of the original review. Position the end of the coil on the springs small end toward the outside of the receiver. Completely clear the barrel before loading and firing again. The bright marks on the receiver are where the interference is occurring. When you do, the top-lever spring stop (#82) will probably stay in the receiver, with its spring (#81) providing plenty of pressure. If the action was loose and the top lever was in the center of the tang, the locking bolt is worn. To remove the trigger, trigger piston and inertia block assembly, drift out the receiver link pin with a 1/16-inch punch. Youll have to machine a blade screwdriver or driver bit to clear the castle part, reach the nut, undo it, and relieve the spring pressure. The stock is now tilting up and is at chest level. If you need Adobe Acrobat Reader you can get this free program from Adobe. Remember them as you work the lever back and forth while lifting it outand cover the hole those parts are in until you have the lever held over a magnetic parts tray or inside a plastic bag. If they didnt, look for burrs on the tails of both sears at the point of connector engagement. KEEP ALL FIREARMS UNLOADED DURING TRANSPORT, EVEN WHEN STORED IN A HOLSTER, GUN CASE, SCABBARD OROTHER CONTAINER. A British designer made a stab at it, failed, and the Browning engineers took over. All this security supposedly prevents recoil damage to the bushing. Invector PLUS Tubes are fully steel and lead shot compatible. Unprotected, repeated exposure to gunfire can cause hearing damage. Slide the existing top latch out of the gun's receiver. Can someone please tell me where the complete disassembly instructions are posted? Worn locking bolts have to be TIG welded-up and refitted or replaced with an oversized one. It is important that you read and understand your firearm's owner's manual thoroughly before using it. Browning Citoris are complicated guns for the DIY person. How to disassemble and reassemble AntMiner L3 Asic Miner Bitcoin. On a new Citori, this calls for a 6-degree angle. Install parts #77, 79, and 80 in the top lever. The sear springs (#56) will remain in the links. Update: The BATFE filed its Final Rule on stabilizing braces in the Federal Register on January 31, 2023. FINAL THOUGHTS, although the ergonimics of the Citori Hunter were not my ideal, the gun mounted, pointed and shot extremely well. The Citori is manufactured in a wide variety of models, styles, and gauges to accommodate enthusiasts of clay . One end is smaller than the other. Install the spring retainer screw through the retainer, then position the stud of the retainer in the spring and the screw into its hole in the top lever. The pole should stay put because it indexes the safety and its pressed in. Trigger let-off for target guns should be 4 to 5 pounds; 4.5 to 5.5 pounds for field guns. ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR FIREARMS CHAMBER BEFORE CROSSING A FENCE, CLIMBING A TREE, JUMPING A DITCH OR NEGOTIATING OTHER OBSTACLES. Upload a User Manual. The wood for these gun is still available in limited quantities, and the supply of these stocks are dwindling rapidly. Rotate the top lever fully to the right and insert the cocking lever from the bottom of the receiver. 6. Always treat this firearm with the respect due a loaded, ready-to-fire firearm. Production Sequence Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year. The Citori is considered by many to be one of the few over-and-under shotguns on the market that can play a dual purpose on the range or in the field. John M. Browning was issued 128 patents on at least 80 models in nearly every caliber from .22 Short up to the 37mm cannon shell. 0:34. DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURETO LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. I will be saving the links to the Citori information and passing it on. Incidentally, pins #91 and 93 are identical. All other numbers represent production sequence only and are used by the factory to denote what barrel set is paired with an individual receiver. The barrel bushing (#1) is another hardened insert that is press fitted and then soldered in place. The left striker (#67) and right striker (#70) will move to the rear. Browning 018182327 Citori CXT White Over/Under 12 Gauge 32" 2 3" Adjustable Comb Monte Carlo w/Grade II Gloss American Walnut Stk Silver Nitride Steel. The information below is critical must have knowledge necessary for ordering parts, wood, and barrels for your Browning BT-100. Everyone thanks for the replies. According to state law, California requires that firearm manufacturers, distributors and retailers include conspicuous, specific warnings with firearms sold in that state. STORE YOUR FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SEPARATELY, WELL BEYOND THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Come join the discussion about targets, clays, hunting, gunsmithing, gear reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Remove the cocking lever lifter from its recess in the receiver. NEVER INSERT ACARTRIDGE OF THE INCORRECT CALIBER OR GAUGE INTO ANY FIREARM. The purchase of an original FN-manufactured Superposed could max out a whole wallet full of credit cards. I use the term drive because mere drifting may not move it. In terms of handling recoil, the Cynergy carries the day too. Never test the mechanical function of any firearm with live ammunition. The detailed disassembly instructions Im about to share with you came from one of the engineers who designed it. Remove the forearm by pulling outward on the takedown lever and pulling the forearm down and away from the barrels. Below use the chart to determine the manufacture year of your Citori. If the primer is indented, the defective shell should be disposed of in a way that cannot cause harm. Go to the Browning ADA Accessibility Page by clicking here. Brownings son, Val A. Browning, eventually redesigned the gun to have a single selective trigger, which allowed firing either barrel first by moving a thumb selector mounted in the receiver. Citori included selective automatic . Use figure 1-B to determine the "Tang Style" of your Citori. This bolt is very soundly torqued in place. If you observe other shooters violating any of these safety precautions, politely suggest safer handling practices. The fourth calls for some serious factory adjustment. However, we assume no responsibility for incidents which occur through the use of cartridges of nonstandard dimension or those developing pressures in excess of SAAMI established standards. Take prudent safeguards to ensure your firearm does not become available to untrained, inexperienced or unwelcome hands. Open the action and darken both upper, inside surfaces of the receiver with a black magic marker. Those patents covered automatic, semi-automatic, lever, and pump actions. The Cynergy model I used in preparing this article had a wood stock, but no adjustable comb. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Remember, a loaded firearm may discharge when dropped, even with the safety in the on safe position. This website contains many older reviews. JavaScript is disabled. Browning Citori Owners Manual. The forearm nut can be removed by starting its screw from inside the forearm and tapping gently on the screw. See your firearm's owner's manual] for more information on the correct ammunition for your firearm. If you are in need of more assistance or you have found the above information a useful shopping tool please contact us at support@midwestgunworks.com, 1101 Mason Circle Drive Pevely, MO 63070 Mon-Fri 8:00am - 4:00pm CST, 2023 Midwest Gun Works, Inc. - All Rights Reserved. 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