Description
The Browning Citori Gran Lightning 20ga 26 is an over and under from the Browning Citori line, chambered in 20 gauge with 26 inch barrels and a 3 inch chamber. It has a silver nitride receiver, polished blued barrels and a Grade V/VI black walnut stock with a gloss oil finish. This listing is UPC 023614737476, Browning item 018117605. It weighs about 6 lbs 12 oz and measures 43 inches overall.
Browning Citori Gran Lightning 20ga 26 Overview
The Citori has been the Browning flagship over and under since 1973. It is built by Miroku in Japan and is known for a strong action that stays tight for decades, which is why so many are handed down. The Gran Lightning is the high grade field Citori, with Grade V/VI walnut in a gloss oil finish on the classic Lightning style stock and forearm.
Barrels and Chokes
The 26 inch barrels have a polished blued finish, a 1/4 inch rib and a ivory bead front sight. The Invector-Plus Extended choke system comes with full, modified, improved cylinder tubes, so you can go from open chokes for close birds to tighter ones for longer shots. Chrome plated chambers resist corrosion and make cleaning easier.
Action and Trigger
The Citori locks up with a full width hinge pin and a tapered locking bolt that engages the full width of the barrel monoblock, a design that stays tight after many thousands of rounds. Hammer ejectors kick out fired hulls and lift unfired shells for easy removal. The inertia trigger uses recoil from the first shot to set the second barrel, so use loads with normal recoil.
Stock and Fit
The Grade V/VI black walnut stock has a gloss oil finish and cut 18 lpi checkering. Browning lists a 14 1/4 inch length of pull and an Inflex 2, Large recoil pad. If the fit is not quite right, a good gunsmith can adjust length of pull with spacers or a new pad.
Receiver
Silver Nitride finish covers the receiver, which carries the Browning name and Buck Mark details. The steel receiver adds weight between your hands, which helps the gun swing smoothly and soaks up recoil.
The 20 gauge
The 20 gauge is lighter to carry and kicks less, yet with modern loads it handles quail, pheasant and doves at normal ranges.
Field First, Clays Too
This Citori is at home on upland birds such as pheasant, quail and grouse, and it is just as good for a round of sporting clays or skeet.
Key Features
Browning highlights these features: transverse-mounted, full-width tapered locking bolt and monoblock recess for maximum strength and longevity, stronger and longer lasting full-width hinge pin, inflex II Recoil Pad, inertia Trigger, hammer Ejectors, chrome Chambers for increased durability, corrosion resistance, and easier cleaning, steel Shot Performance, total Barrel Dynamics.
Care and Value
Wipe the metal down after a hunt, keep the wood away from heat, and store the gun with the action closed and snap caps fitted if you like. A well kept Citori holds its value very well on the used market.
State Laws
Over and under shotguns are legal in every state, though hunting rules on shot type and gauge vary. Pennsylvania buyers can transfer at our Collegeville shop or at any FFL.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Model: Citori Gran Lightning (018117605)
- UPC: 023614737476
- Gauge: 20 gauge
- Chamber: 3 in.
- Barrels: 26 in., Polished Blued
- Rib: 1/4 in.
- Chokes: Invector-Plus Extended (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder)
- Front sight: Ivory Bead
- Receiver: Silver Nitride
- Stock: Grade V/VI Black Walnut, Gloss Oil
- Checkering: Cut 18 LPI
- Length of pull: 14 1/4 in.
- Recoil pad: Inflex 2, Large
- Overall length: 43 in.
- Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz
Before You Buy
Federal law requires this shotgun to ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer with a background check. Buyers must be 18 or older. Browning photos may show another gauge or barrel length of the same model.
Who It Is For
The Browning Citori Gran Lightning 20ga 26 is a great fit for shooters who want a classic, durable over and under for field and clays.
Buy the Browning Citori Gran Lightning 20ga 26 at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Browning Citori Gran Lightning 20ga 26 online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more shotguns. For factory details, visit Browning.
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