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Robb
10-22-2018, 16:45
I have an older Citori that the the lever is now favoring the left side of the receiver. There's not too many youtube videos on how to rebuild one. Anyone here ever done it?
Second best, is there anyone on the Front Range that is a trustworthy Citori smith?
Any help is appreciated.
earplug
10-22-2018, 22:58
You need a new locking block. Much like working on a Superposed. You can order parts.
Robb
10-23-2018, 08:57
Earplug,
I read about it, but the block isn't a drop in, correct? From what I've read It requires fitting by someone who knows what up. Is that a true statement?
I'll do more research when I can but haven't found much yet. If it's just a drop in part I'll try it myself.
earplug
10-30-2018, 12:09
The block will arrive oversize to fit the frame. And the bevel that enters the monoblock will need to be fit. Both tedious but doable with files and stones. Use a felt tip pen to mark high spots and areas that make contact.
Robb
10-30-2018, 12:30
earplug,
Thanks again.
Vitesse304
10-30-2018, 19:54
Have you thought about sending it back to Browning for repair?
Explain what it's doing and they might even fix it for free or at a modest cost.
Robb
10-30-2018, 20:05
Vitesse,
It isn't doing anything, the center lever is just favoring the left side of the receiver. That's just a signal it's showing its age and could use some rebuild love.
I'll get the S/N and order the parts I need here soon.
Vitesse304
10-30-2018, 20:15
Vitesse,
It isn't doing anything, the center lever is just favoring the left side of the receiver. That's just a signal it's showing its age and could use some rebuild love.
I'll get the S/N and order the parts I need here soon.

Gotcha. I've got an older Citori as well and it's had lots of rounds through it too. It's not doing that yet but I'm sure it will as it's still used for occasional rounds of trap and skeet. Please let us know how it goes.