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Anyone own a Browning Citori Over Under from the 80's?? My dad traded a painting for one when i was born, it was a gift to me. Me and my dad have always wondered what the value is on them, its brand new just shot it the other day for the first time. Its a DU Canvasback edition, number 44 of 100. I doubt anyone has any info on it but its worth a shot. Anyone out there shooting a benelli?? A benelli or a Franchi will be my next gun, so any feedback would be great
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I used to own a Franchi SPAS 12.
At the time it was the only 12 gauge that went from pump to auto (semi-auto) with a simple push of a button on the bottom on the forend. It still may be.
I think I had the military version; short barrel and metal folding stock.
Not very accurate, but I did manage a near perfect bulls-eye at 100 yards; but I used BRI Sabot Slugs.
Just the looks alone would scare people away.
I would definitely consider a SPAS 12.
And remember; techically, SPAS stands for Sporting Purpose Automatic Shotgun; but in reality, it stands for Special Purpose Automatic Shotgun.
Just my two sabot slugs worth.
At the time it was the only 12 gauge that went from pump to auto (semi-auto) with a simple push of a button on the bottom on the forend. It still may be.
I think I had the military version; short barrel and metal folding stock.
Not very accurate, but I did manage a near perfect bulls-eye at 100 yards; but I used BRI Sabot Slugs.
Just the looks alone would scare people away.
I would definitely consider a SPAS 12.
And remember; techically, SPAS stands for Sporting Purpose Automatic Shotgun; but in reality, it stands for Special Purpose Automatic Shotgun.
Just my two sabot slugs worth.
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Originally Posted by bassproguy07
Anyone own a Browning Citori Over Under from the 80's?? My dad traded a painting for one when i was born, it was a gift to me. Me and my dad have always wondered what the value is on them, its brand new just shot it the other day for the first time. Its a DU Canvasback edition, number 44 of 100. I doubt anyone has any info on it but its worth a shot. Anyone out there shooting a benelli?? A benelli or a Franchi will be my next gun, so any feedback would be great
Is yours 12, 20 ga.? Being a DU gun, it's probably a 12. #44 of 100 will bring the $$$$ up, considerably, I guess.
Go here, to check the date of manufacture of yours:
http://www.browning.com/services/dat...tail.asp?id=32
As for the value, you will have to either look it up in the Blue Book of Gun Values, or, talk to someone more knowledgable about them than me. (Which, that could be anybody!!!)
I had my hands on a Browning Superposed 20 ga., built in 1954. A friend wants to sell it, but, I'm not giving him $2,000 for a shotgun worth $1300.
(This was his Dad's shotgun. He's building a Drag car and needs the $$$.)
Granted, the Superposed is one fine scattergun. I just can justify that much $$$.
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Knowing the value is important. But just as a gentle suggestion, never, ever sell it or trade it in. Buy and sell a hundred other guns but, never that one. There will be a point in your life when that shotgun will become priceless. 
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At some point, as KW5413 said, it will be a priceless firearm to you. any gun given to me by a relative is one I keep because of that exact reasoning. when it comes to knowing much about guns, besides which ones I like, better ask someone besides me.
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It will be worth a pretty penny, but I too agree with kw5413. If I were in the same position as you I would never part ways with it. My best friend and I both own Franchi semi-autos, 12 ga. 3 1/2 shells capable - love the gun. Benelli and Franchi are part of the same company, both great guns, but the Franchi can be had a little cheaper. I suspect, but anyone with better knowledge please correct me, that is because Franchi does not have the name recognition that Benelli does here in the states.
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never planned on sellin the gun, just curious on its value. Yes its a damn good gun, shot about 300 clays this past week using two of my 1100 remingtons one stock n one skeet, the browning of course out shot both of them, one thing i dnt like about it though is its hard on my left hand. The forestock has a really rough grip on it and it'll put splinters and blisters on ur hands, i had to wear a glove. But other then that its the best damn thing ive ever shot. I recomend buyin one if neone is lookin, get a browning over nething.
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Originally Posted by TXPSD
It will be worth a pretty penny, but I too agree with kw5413. If I were in the same position as you I would never part ways with it. My best friend and I both own Franchi semi-autos, 12 ga. 3 1/2 shells capable - love the gun. Benelli and Franchi are part of the same company, both great guns, but the Franchi can be had a little cheaper. I suspect, but anyone with better knowledge please correct me, that is because Franchi does not have the name recognition that Benelli does here in the states.
Our police department uses Mossbergs; cheaper than both the Franchi and Benelli shotguns.
The Franchi (SPAS 12) is pretty common in the South American militaries.
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MOSSBERGS HAHA LMAO srry wouldnt be caught dead shootin one of those, im lookn for a comp sts gun, for those who dunno what sts is its skeet trap n sporting clays. Id prefer an over under, but i really like the benelli supersport. Anyone out there shooting 50 cal desert eagle?? I have one and the chroming is once again warping, has anyone experienced this on theirs?? im thinking it may be from the high heat or the poor quality of the chrome
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