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Browning Shotguns - Citori
Browning Shotguns - O/U

Rare Browning Grand Prix Sporter 12 Gauge O/U Broadway Invector Plus Choking System Vented Rib 30" Dual Bead Barrel - Excellent + Condition

Description:
The Browning Grand Prix Sporter is fairly rare.  This gun is in superb condition.

Overview
In terms of exterior livery, it certainly looks a little different from its many other brothers and sisters in the range.
But take a closer look, and you’ll see it shares pretty much the same features as its slightly more expensive sibling, the XS.
In this respect, the price differential alone should make the Grand Prix a good value buy.
But the GP has another ace up its sleeve, a feature that helps set it apart from the crowd, in fact, from most other guns that I can think of.
Its ejectors can be turned on and off at the flick of a switch.

Unique feature
In short, the gun can be easily converted to a non-ejector. This is achieved by using a small tool, supplied with the gun, to push back the ejector hammers in the fore-end. Under spring pressure, these simply go back to a point over centre, where they can no longer make contact with the ejector trips. Why, you might ask, should anyone want to buy an ejector gun and then turn it into a non-ejector? Well, the reasoning behind this is that most clay grounds now prefer shooters to put spent cartridge cases in the bins at each stand to keep the place nice and tidy. Someone at Browning evidently thinks shooters might find the job easier if their gun were a non-ejector. The reality is that few of us will probably ever make use of this facility. Nevertheless, Browning has now given us a choice in the matter. Ejector or not, the Grand Prix has been designed purely as a gun for sporting clays. You could, at a pinch, use it for game and pigeon shooting, but its weight and handling characteristics make it more suitable for the role intended for it.

Barrels and proofing
The gun is available in 12-bore only, and its monoblock barrels have been fitted with 3in (76mm) chambers. You might have no choice in bore size, but the makers do give the option of barrel length, and you can take your pick of 28in, 30in, or 32in.

The barrels have been back-bored to reduce recoil, chrome lined for easy cleaning, and fitted with vented side ribs to aid barrel cooling and reduce weight. The neat top rib is matted to kill glare, 10mm wide, and milled with a central channel to draw the eye to the line of sight. The barrel set is finished with a small white fore and mid-sight bead. Barrel blacking on this gun takes the form of a high gloss, and it has been done extremely well.

The GP is proofed for Special steel shot cartridges – as are all guns in the 525 range – and it is supplied with 5 Midas choke tubes made by none other than Briley. Those who know such things will instantly spot Briley’s distinctive gold ring at the end of the extended section of each tube when the gun is out of its slip.

As I said earlier, the action frame is mechanically the same as the 525, and it shares the same carving and detonating to the fences as other guns in the stable. The action body on this model is finished in light satin silver with a unique and distinctive GP logo in the centre of the frame on both sides. Turn the gun upside down, and you will find a similar legend with the maker’s name highlighted in white on the belly of the action.

The gun, as expected, has a single, selective, and adjustable trigger and a manual safety catch that also doubles as a barrel selector. Stock dimensions follow the same pattern as other Browning Sporters with a 14.3/4in length of pull and drops at the comb and heel of 1.1/2in and 2.1/4in respectively. The stock is quite straight at the comb and heel, but does show a slight bias for the right-handed shot with a little bit of cast off at the toe.

The stock is finished with a thin polymer butt plate and has been furnished with a full pistol grip that’s nicely shaped to give a comfortable hold. Again, the chequering pattern follows the design of other 525s in that it gives a very full wrap around the grip. It works very well, but I am not fully convinced of the look; call me a stick in the mud if you like, but I much prefer the more traditional chequering found on previous Browning guns.

Overall weight depends on the length of the barrel you choose and the wood density. As a general guide, you’re looking at a range of 3.4 to 3.5 kilos depending on barrel length and wood density. As well as the tool to disconnect the ejectors and Midas tubes, each gun comes supplied with a useful ABS travelling case.

Browning Grand Prix O/U 
The Browning Grand Prix shotgun has received positive reviews for its durability and performance. Here are some key points from user experiences and reviews:

• Durability: Users appreciate the longevity of the Browning Grand Prix, with many stating it is a shotgun that will last a lifetime if well cared for. 
• Performance: The shotgun is noted for its performance in sporting clays, with some users finding it suitable for hunting as well. 
• Weight: Some users mention that the extra weight can be tiresome during long hunting sessions, but it is generally accepted as a trade-off for the shotgun's performance. 
• Ejector Feature: The ability to convert the ejector to an extractor is a feature that many shooters find useful, especially for maintaining a tidy shooting area. 
• Barrel Length: The choice of barrel length can affect the shotgun's handling and suitability for different shooting conditions. 
• Price: The price point for the Browning Grand Prix is considered a good value for the features it offers, especially when compared to other models in the same range. 

Overall, the Browning Grand Prix shotgun is well-regarded for its quality and performance, making it a popular choice among shooters. 

This is a used item. While we do not test-fire our used firearms, we perform an inspection and function check to ensure they are fully functional to the best of our ability. 

Layaway 1/3 down 90 days
Shipping: $60, insurance extra
Optional Hard Case case $ 20
Payment: Personal Check, Money Order, Cert. Check, or Zelle
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Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge
Manufacturer: Browning
Model: Grand Prix
Serial Number: 53699ZY
Barrel Length: 30
Bore Info: Chrome Plated Chamber
Chambers: 3" and 2 3/4
Ejectors: Yes
Condition: Excellent Plus
Metal Condition: Excellent Plus
Wood Condition: Excellent Plus
Bore Condition: Excellent Plus
Barrels: O/U
Action: Break
Triggers: Single Selective Gold Plated
Stock: High Grade Black Walnut
Stock Comb: 1.1/2in
Stock Heel: 2.1/4in
Butt Pad: Factory Plate
LOP: 14 5/8
Rib: Broadway
Finish: High Gloss
Weight: 7lbs 4ozs
Sights: Dual Bead
Manufacture Date: 2012
Chokes: Four Invector Plus Tubes
Engraving: Factory
Case: Optional
Grips: Checkered Pistol

Price: $2,499.00
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