Browning Citori 410 Value and Use

[Random Discharge]

My brother-in-law inherited a Browning Citori in 410 that his father purchased some time ago. He took it to a shop that told him it has never been fired. He inquired about selling it and was offered a couple hundred dollars for it.

He asked me what I knew about it, and what a 410 like this was good for (it came with no other barrels). I think I know that a couple hundred dollars is on the low side, but I know next to nothing about shotguns - hence this post!

Anyone out there familiar with Browning Citoris that can help me shed some light on how to value it? If there are different models of it, serial number ranges or distinguishing features to help identify it, etc., would be great. I don't have it and haven't seen it, so I'm flying a little blind on this I'll admit. And, oh yeah, what would a gun like this be used for?

Thanks all.

 

[NCsmitty]

A new Browning Citori in 410, in the cheapest field grade, runs around $1600 and goes up from there, depending on model and grade. Don't let him get screwed.

Here's a dealer with prices.

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=9935_13769_31_32


NCsmitty

 

[Gordon]

At LEAST a thousand depending on the grade=cash value. The .410s and 28s are worth more, grade for grade than the larger guages.

 

[earlthegoat2]

If it is unfired and in the condition befitting of it being unfired it would be worth all of 1500 MINIMUM. If it has box and paper add a little more. Higher grades add a lot more.

As a general rule. If a shotgun was produced in more than one gauge then the smaller the gauge (as in the smaller the bore diameter) the more valuable it usually is.

Hence Browning Citoris were made in all gauges so the 410s will generally be worth the most. (28s will be close though too)

Some 410s command 100% premiums on them compared to 12 of the same model. Like Stevens model 311 12 guages will sell for around 3-400. 20 gauges about 4-600. 410s about 7-800. Nuckin futs isnt it?

 

[gunut]

Id say 1000-1200 for a LN grade I with choke tubes..875-1000 for the fixed choke grade I.... add about 50/100 if you have the box and papers....The 410 sells for just slightly more than the 12 gauge new and they are still being made...so just a slight bump up for a 410...but dont let him sell it for less than 875 fixed or 1000with tubes....Id go for the high end...no I wouldnt...if it was my Dads Id keep it...

 

[Gordon]

Mine, with fixed Skeet #1 and Skeet #2 was the bane of .410 skeet ranges around here. Now in less halycon days I occasionally shoot close quail in dense brush or Starlings off the porch while drinking Arnold Palmers.

BTW I been offered $1000 cash for it 5 years ago and it was made in 1974 with a few minor scrapes.

 

[Random Discharge]

Thanks all. I'll pass on the information.