Browning Miroku Citori Gran Lightning 28″ 20 Ga. 3” O/U Over/Under Shotgun
SOLD FOR: $5,025.00
LSB#: LSB260803CC002
Make: Browning, Mfg. by Miroku
Model: Citori Gran Lightning
Serial Number: 24990MM131
Year of Manufacture: 2000 (https://www.browning.com/support/date-your-firearm/citori-over-under-shotgun.html)
Caliber: 20 Gauge 2.75” and 3” Shells
Action Type: Over Under Shotgun, with Single Selective Inertial Trigger & Ejectors
Barrel Length: 28” Vent-Rib
Choke: This shotgun accepts Invector Plus screw-in chokes. Modified and Improved Cylinder are installed.
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 furniture set is a two piece configured checkered oil-finished walnut. The stock is a semi pistol grip, straight comb, with a black rubber Pachmayr buttpad. The forend is a slab side forend. The LOP measures approximately 14.75″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The drop at comb is 1.5″ the drop at heel is 2.25″. The shotgun weighs 7lbs even. The stock has a straight cast. The wood shows very little handling wear. The buttpad fitment is slightly biased toward the left side of the stock and shows very minor marks. There are no visible chips or cracks. Overall the furniture set is in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued with Gold Toned Trigger
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are mirror bright with no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bores rate 10/10.
Overall Condition: This gun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is very little handling wear to be found anywhere on this gun. The markings are clear, the screw heads are sharp, and the pins un-marred. Overall this shotgun is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The shotgun features a single selective trigger and ejectors. The barrels lock up solidly with no play. 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: None.
Our Assessment: Browning introduced the Citori in 1973 as a simplified and more economical version of the original superposed. As a great gun that average shooters can afford, it quickly became one of the most popular shotguns in the US. It gained popularity with trap, skeet, and sporting clays shooters the world over. Browning responded by introducing specialty models for each of these disciplines.
The Browning Citori Gran Lightning was introduced in 1988. They come back-bored with Invector chokes and provide a stylish, handy double for the hunting crowd. It provides craftsmanship, and practicality, making it a favored choice among upland bird hunters who appreciate both the artistry and performance of a finely crafted firearm.
This particular Citori Gran Lightning is offered in Excellent shape, and does not appear to have endured the rigors of the field. With the right Invector chokes, this 20 gauge would make a good companion, come the autumn.
Please see our high quality photos. -C.B.