Description
The Browning Citori Lightning 12ga 28 is an over and under from the Browning Citori line, chambered in 12 gauge with 28 inch barrels and a 3 inch chamber. It has a polished blued receiver, polished blued barrels and a Grade I black walnut stock with a gloss finish. This listing is UPC 023614067856, Browning item 013461304. It weighs about 8 lbs 2 oz and measures 45 inches overall.
Browning Citori Lightning 12ga 28 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 Lightning is the classic Citori field gun, with the rounded pistol grip and slim forearm that have defined the model for decades, and a gloss oil walnut finish.
Barrels and Chokes
The 28 inch barrels have a polished blued finish, a 5/16 inch rib and a silver bead front sight. The Invector-Plus Flush 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 I black walnut stock has a gloss finish and cut 18 lpi checkering. Browning lists a 14 1/4 inch length of pull and an Brown Ventilated recoil pad. If the fit is not quite right, a good gunsmith can adjust length of pull with spacers or a new pad.
Receiver
Polished Blued 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 12 gauge
The 12 gauge is the most versatile choice, handling everything from light target loads to heavy field loads.
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 Lightning (013461304)
- UPC: 023614067856
- Gauge: 12 gauge
- Chamber: 3 in.
- Barrels: 28 in., Polished Blued
- Rib: 5/16 in.
- Chokes: Invector-Plus Flush (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder)
- Front sight: Silver Bead
- Receiver: Polished Blued
- Stock: Grade I Black Walnut, Gloss
- Checkering: Cut 18 LPI
- Length of pull: 14 1/4 in.
- Recoil pad: Brown Ventilated
- Overall length: 45 in.
- Weight: 8 lbs 2 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 Lightning 12ga 28 is a great fit for shooters who want a classic, durable over and under for field and clays.
Buy the Browning Citori Lightning 12ga 28 at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Browning Citori Lightning 12ga 28 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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