The Browning Citori Gran Lightning (018117514) is a 16 gauge over-under shotgun built on a receiver scaled specifically for the 16 gauge frame, combining Grade V/VI oil-finish walnut, intricate gold-accented engraving, and a lightning-style stock into one of the most elegantly appointed upland field guns in the Citori lineup.
Key Features
- Part number: 018117514
- Gauge: 16 gauge
- Chamber: 2.75 inch
- Capacity: 2 rounds
- Barrel length: 26 inches, polished blued steel with ventilated rib
- Rib width: 0.25 inch
- Action: Break-open over-under
- Receiver: Steel, silver nitride finish, scaled for 16 gauge, intricate gold-accented engraving
- Stock: Grade V/VI black walnut, gloss oil finish, lightning-style rounded grip and forearm
- Checkering: Cut 18 LPI
- Recoil pad: Inflex II Large
- Choke system: Standard Invector Midas, three extended black Midas Grade choke tubes included, Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder
- Sights: Ivory bead front and mid-bead
- Trigger: Gold plated, inertia style
- Trigger guard: Silver nitride with gold Buck Mark engraving
- Length of pull: 14.25 inches
- Drop at comb: 1.625 inches
- Drop at heel: 2.5 inches
- Overall length: 43 inches
- Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz.
- Chrome-plated chamber
- Point of impact: 60/40
Special Features
- Receiver is dimensioned specifically for the 16 gauge frame, not adapted from a 12 gauge platform, delivering the naturally trim balance and lively handling the 16 gauge is known for
- Lightning-style rounded pistol grip and matching rounded forearm allow the shooter to index the hand to the same position shot after shot, promoting consistent control on fast-flushing birds and crossing clays
- Grade V/VI walnut with gloss oil finish represents the top end of Browning's standard walnut grading, with pronounced figure and a hand-rubbed appearance that sets this gun apart visually
- Gold-accented intricate engraving with broad coverage across the receiver and a gold Buck Mark on the trigger guard give the Gran Lightning a premium aesthetic that carries through every detail
- 60/40 point of impact keeps the target visible above the bead, favoring rising birds and driven presentations where the shooter benefits from seeing the target clearly through the shot
Practical Benefits
- At 6 lbs. 14 oz. on a true 16 gauge frame with a 26-inch barrel, the Citori Gran Lightning (018117514) swings fast and carries easily through a full day on pheasant, grouse, woodcock, or quail
- The 26-inch barrel is purpose-suited to tight cover hunting where a quick mount and fast swing matter more than a long follow-through
- Three extended Midas Grade choke tubes provide versatile pattern control straight from the box, covering everything from tight woodcock covers to more open pheasant fields
- The lightning-style grip and rounded forearm reduce fatigue during high-volume shooting days, making this a gun that feels as good at the end of the hunt as it does at the start
- The Grade V/VI walnut and gold-accented engraving make the Citori Gran Lightning (018117514) a confident choice for hunters who want a gun that is as impressive to look at as it is to shoot
The Browning Citori Gran Lightning (018117514) in 16 gauge with a 26-inch barrel is a smart addition for the serious upland hunter who demands a finely crafted, true 16 gauge over-under with the balance, handling, and aesthetics to match the tradition of the gauge itself.
| MANUFACTURER | BROWNING |
| MODEL | CITORI |
| CALIBER | 16 GA |
| TYPE | SHOTGUN |
| Shot Show | Yes |