Where are Browning 525 made?
The remainder are crafted by Browning International “on the bench” in Herstal, Belgium. The Japanese-made Browning Citori hit the market around 1980 and was highly successful. It evolved into the 325, the 425 and, most recently, the Browning 525 (and a similar 625 available only in the United States).
Is a Browning 525 steel proof?
This gun is well presented in all departments. The internally plated barrels are chambered for 3in (76mm) cartridges and bear fleur-de-lis proof marks for steel shot (a useful feature, but something we must all pray will not be inflicted on us any more than at present).
When did the Browning 525 come out?
2003
The B525 arrived in 2003. Previous models all played their part in its design: the B125, which appeared in 1985, the B325 in 1991 and the B425 in 1995.
What’s the difference between a Browning 525 and 725?
The B525 is the classic ‘school gun’ you will be lent at a clay ground if you turn up without your own. Compare the B725 with the B525 for quarry type and, if you are a pheasant shooter who likes shooting clays, you are more likely to buy a B525. If you are a clay shooter who enjoys shooting pheasants, it’s the B725.
What was the first Browning rifle made?
Many manufacturers made his designs before the Browning brand was established as a firearms brand on the actual rifles, shotguns, and pistols. An excellent example of this is the Single Shot rifle, Browning’s first commercial design. However, it was originally sold by the Browning brothers out of Ogden, Utah.
Is the Browning 1885 single shot still made?
Then the rights were sold to Winchester and it was produced as the 1885 Single Shot for many years. It was then revived under the Browning brand as the B-78 in 1969. In the 1990s, it changed brands again and was produced and sold by Winchester, which continues until today.
What is the history of the Browning Citori over-under shotgun?
In the long history of the popular Browning Citori over-under shotgun, innovation and quality are evident. The development of the over-under (O-U) shotgun we know and love today has a tumultuous history. Up until the 1950s, double guns were predominantly side-by-sides, and the O-U was considered a newfangled and unproven invention.
What kind of gun is The Citori 525?
A Classic Carbon Fiber Buck Mark 22 rifle is introduced, and the Citori 525 is offered in 28 gauge and .410 Bore. A Golden Clays BT-99 with adjustable comb makes its debut, and the NWTF Gold Autoloader turkey shotgun is offered.