Browning Citori Lightning 28″ 410 Bore 3” Invector Choked O/U Shotgun 2001
SOLD FOR: $2,575.00
LSB#: LSB250708MS017
Make: Browning, Mfg. by Miroku
Model: Citori Lightning
Serial Number: 24187MZ131
Year of Manufacture: 2001 MZ date code. (https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/citori-over-under-shotgun.html)
Caliber: 410 Bore 2.75” and 3”
Action Type: Over Under Shotgun, with Single Selective Inertial Trigger & Ejectors
Barrel Length: 28” Vent-Rib.
Choke: This Shotgun uses Browning Invector interchangeable chokes. Currently installed Full over Modified.
Sights / Optics: There is a silver bead at the front of the rib. The top of the rib is finely checkered for the purpose of reducing glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock and forend are a two piece checkered walnut furniture set. The stock is a prince of Wales grip, fluted straight comb, with a black plastic Browning buttplate. The forend is the rounded profile Lightning style forend. The LOP measures approximately 14.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The drop at comb is 1.5” and the drop at heel is 2” the cast is slightly right handed and the shotgun weighs 6lbs 13 OZ. The wood shows very minor scattered handling marks with a compression line on the left nose of the forend and one notable compression on the left side about mid belly of the stock. There are no visible chips or cracks. The butt plate screws show some surface rust. The butt plate hangs over the wood a little bit on the top right side. The checkring is sharp and the wood has a beautiful grain. Overall the wood is in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued with a Gold Toned Trigger
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The smooth bores are mirror bright with no erosion showing virtually no lines or plastic fouling from use. If this shotgun had been fired outside of factory testing it was very little. In this writer’s opinion the bores rate 10/10.
Overall Condition: This gun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The barrel set shows only very minor handling. The left side of the receiver has a notable surface level line. The takedown lever on the forend has begun to develop some minor surface rust freckling in the bluing. There is rub wear on the upper tang under the safety. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this shotgun is in about Very Good+ to Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The shotgun features a single selective trigger and ejectors. The barrels lock up solidly. The safety does not engage automatically when the action is opened but does function properly when engaged manually. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun includes 2 x 410 snap caps.
Our Assessment: This Browning Citori Lightning in .410 made in 2001 is a finely balanced over/under shotgun designed with both handling and versatility in mind. Featuring 28″ barrels with 3″ chambers, it is fitted for Invector choke tubes, giving it flexibility across hunting and sporting applications. The .410 bore makes it especially well-suited for small game, upland birds, and challenging clay target shooting, where precision and control are emphasized over raw power.
This model carries the Prince of Wales stock, a traditional semi-pistol grip style that provides smooth handling and comfort for extended shooting sessions. The walnut furniture is finely checkered and has a beautiful grain, pairing with the Lightning’s signature rounded forearm to give the shotgun its elegant, classic profile. Lightweight, quick to mount, and crafted with Browning’s renowned durability, this .410 Lightning stands out as both a practical sporting gun and a refined collectible from the early 2000s production era. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
