The Browning Citori Lightning 12 Gauge delivers the precision and reliability that serious shotgun enthusiasts demand. This over/under configuration combines traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing standards to create a versatile platform suitable for clay sports, upland hunting, and field applications.
What Makes This Different
The Lightning model features a low-profile receiver that reduces overall weight while maintaining structural integrity. The single selective trigger system allows shooters to choose barrel sequence, while the automatic ejectors ensure smooth shell extraction during rapid follow-up shots. This design philosophy prioritizes balance and handling characteristics over purely cosmetic features.
Key Features
- 26-inch barrel length optimized for swing dynamics and accuracy
- 3-inch chamber capacity handles both 2¾" and 3" shells
- Grade I American black walnut stock with gloss finish
- Polished blued steel barrels with ventilated rib
- Single selective trigger with barrel selector
- Automatic ejectors for efficient shell removal
- Invector choke tube system included
Field testing demonstrates consistent patterns at sporting clays distances, with the 26-inch barrel configuration providing sufficient velocity for most hunting applications. The over/under design eliminates the balance shift common in semi-automatic actions, maintaining consistent sight picture between shots. Weather-resistant finish protects against moisture exposure during extended field use.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12 gauge, 3-inch chamber
- Barrel Length: 26 inches
- Overall Length: Approximately 43 inches
- Weight: Approximately 7.5 pounds
- Stock: Grade I American black walnut, gloss finish
- Finish: Polished blued steel
- Chokes: Invector system, tubes included
- Safety: Tang-mounted, automatic
- Country of Origin: Japan
The Citori Lightning represents proven engineering principles applied to modern manufacturing standards. Professional gunsmiths recognize the platform's reputation for mechanical reliability and consistent performance across thousands of rounds.