If the gun fits you, I think it is a reasonable price if the condition is as you describe.
I have one and I would not sell it for less than $1200 on a private sale.
The special steel reference is not a negative, but I seem to remember it refers to the quality of the barrel.

 

"Special Steel" is advertizing lingo. All my Citori are special, and all are above average.

 

I bought a new in a factory sealed box Citori White Hunter O/U 12ga, 28", 3 1/2 chamber from Bud's Guns of Lexington, Ky for $1196 (their cash price) in October. It is now 1432 but they lower it to 1196 from time to time. It is made in Japan as per the stamp on the barrel.
If that gun fits you, sounds like you should get it.
Where is the one you are looking at made?

 

It was made in japan. I think you guys talked me into it I cant go wrong at $1100 w/ the browning lockable case. I see that special steel stamped alot on diff. brownings. The a-500g I have for sale is stamped the same way. "I figure a poor mans citori is better than a rich mans beretta". In these financial times I am greatful that I can purchase such a firearm. Sounds corny but true. Thanks much shooters I appreciate all the info. Ed and Molly the Brittany from NJ.

 

Let us know how it turns out for you; especially, after you take the gun out and put some rounds thru it.
Congrats!!

 

The case costs about $200 new and is worth $100 used easy. The Citori may cost anywhere from $1,000-1,500 brand new (they go on sale a lot),,,and in primo shape cannot sell for less than $800,,,,and 1,000 is typical.

It's a good deal,,,not a great deal. Go get 10 $100 bills and offer that,,,cash out the door.

(and bring along an extra $100.

 

Sorry guys the old story he who snoozes looses, well someone else bought it a day before me. Oh well we all know when the right gun hits we jump on it I guess that wasnt mine. At first I was a little disapointed but this is going to be a belated christmas gift from my wife(a one time deal) so now I have somemore time to upgrade meaning adding some of my own cash of course. Got a couple of angles with guys from this site. Just looking foward to getting a great one to pass down to the youngins. Thanks for everything you guys are awsome! . PS-I better hurry before new living room furniture suddenly appears lol-Ed from NJ

 

If you have $1100 to spend you can buy a brand new Citori in the box nowdays. You'll have to keep looking for sales.

I own 3 Citoris right this minute and I've owned at least that many more over the years. You are correct that the first one to get is a 28" field model. IMO the very best of the best of those were the "Standard Hunting Model" Invector choked guns from 1983-92 (or so). Since those guns had "standard invectors" instead of Invector Plus chokes, you'll see them sometimes on the classifieds here, in perfect shape, for $800-$1,000.

The new Citoris are still beautiful guns, but those long bottom tang, square knob, semi beavertail forend Standard Hunters just shine like your wife's diamond ring. For an heirloom you can shoot,,,I think those are "it". Learn Browning's codes off their web site and go hunt one up.

 

Yep, I agree with SuperXOne,
you can buy a brand new Citori in the box for around $1100 these days; look at the Citori White Hunter by occasionally checking
http://www.budsgunshop.com/
or
http://www.ableammo.com/
Buds guns sells it at 1196 from time to time.

 

Thanks again guys, now that I have time im looking to spend around $13-1400.00. It seems there are so many well taken care of used citoris its almost not worth buying a new one. If anyone would like to part with theirs, maybe a used gran lightning let me know so we can talk. Again thansk so much for the help. Ed from NJ

 

Here is a 3.5 inch chambered Citori, new, less than $1100.00:
http://www.gunsamerica.com/979259368/Gu ... ga_NIB.htm