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Production of the B-26 series stopped in 1980. This version has an anatomical pistol grip stock, an adjustable butt plate with a rubber recoil pad and a shoulder rest its barrel is 28 inches long. There are also several subtypes of these two guns: Mk II Chasse Luxe, Mk II Skeet, Mk II Trap, and several luxury versions, but the only one of note for game purposes is the B-26 Mk II Super Skeet. They have ventilated sighting ribs on top of the barrels, with clip-on wider ribs for use if desired.
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Later the code was changed to Jboth gauges This was then followed by the serial number beginning with 00001. These two guns have 3-inch chambers, with the Mk I using a 30-inch barrel and the Mk II using a 28-inch barrel. However, the earliest date a 16 gauge was completed and accepted was serial number X1019. The B-26 was split into two other versions in 1979 – the B-26 Mk I (the trap and skeet version) and the B-26 Mk II Chasse (for hunting). In 1978, the production of the Liege switched over to the new B-26 model (known as the B-27 in the US, for reasons unknown). The Liege uses a box lock and has a single trigger, with no provision for barrel selection. (The true, real-world cost of the B-25 is very high, beyond the reach of many shooters.) This weapon was introduced with the name of "Liege," and made only for 12 gauge 2.75-inch shells. Notes: This gun was designed in 1972 as a simpler, less expensive alternative to the B-25. I’d be really grateful if any of you could throw any light on this and the made in Japan/Belgium issue for me. Next time I shoot with my friends, I'll look at theirs. It may be other places, and as I understand it, if you have the 2-letter date code, you should have the 3-digit model code. Why would a Browning have such detail on it? I don't own a Citori, but I believe the number is on the tang, under the lever. I’ve found a link to PIROTTE, Jacques & Fils in Liege, Belgium. Just to add to my confusion the gun also has stamped in tiny letters on the action, where the metal curves under the wood just above the trigger (I hope that makes sense) J PIROTTE. However, I seem to have hit the buffers as I understand that Citori guns were made in Japan whereas mine has ‘Made in Belgium - Fabrique Nationale Herstal’ stamped on the barrel. If it’s of interest the 802 refers to the gun being available with 2 8, 3 0 and 3 2 inch barrels and the ES stands for Easy Swing. Using previous topics in the ‘Guns and Equipment’ section of PW and the link to Browning’s ‘date your firearm’ website I think I’ve managed to understand that the serial number L13PR***** on my gun indicates it’s a Citori 802 ES made in 1987.