Browning ~ Grade VI ~ Citori ~ 20 Gauge ~ 2000 Production

(Japan) Browning Citori Grade VI chambered in .20 Gauge. This gun features a 26" vent rib with ejectors and removable chokes (MOD, IMP CYL). The left side of the upper barrel is marked "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL P.Q. / MADE IN JAPAN / MIROKU". The right side of the top barrel is marked "INVECTOR-PLUS CITORI SPECIAL STEEL .20GA-23/4" AND 3"". The bottom of the monoblock is marked with "26522" and proofs. The inside of the forend iron is marked "26522" and the inside of the forend is stamped "H26522". The top tang, under the lever, is marked with "26522MM131". The coin finished action has full coverage engraving features game scenes with 3 gold-plated mallards on right, 2 gold-plated pheasants on left and gold quail on trigger guard bow and a dog on the bottom of the frame. The scenes are surrounded by vine type foliate scroll that extends onto the forend metal. The stock and forend are a two piece checkered Grade 6 walnut furniture set. The stock is a round knob pistol grip, fluted straight comb, with a black Browning buttpad. The gun remains in excellent unused condition with some light storage marks. No box.