Browning Citori White Lightning 12 Gauge Over/Under – 28" Barrels, Like-New
The Citori White Lightning pairs classic Browning lines with the crisp handling that clay shooters and upland hunters prize. This unfired, later-production example carries a silver-nitride receiver dressed in factory floral scroll, polished 28-inch blued barrels threaded for Invector-Plus extended tubes, and a hand-selected Grade III/IV walnut stock capped by Browning’s Inflex II pad. Chambered for both 2 ¾" and 3" shells and weighing in at about 8 lb 2 oz, it is a full-size, do-everything 12-gauge that will feel at home from dove fields to sporting clays courses.
Condition
Like-new and unfired. Metal, wood, and bores show no evidence of handling, wear, or firing. The mirror-bright bores reflect spotless maintenance; the action faces retain factory lamp-black from hand-fitting; checkering remains sharp and unmarred. In short, this shotgun presents exactly as it left the Miroku line.
What’s Included
• Browning factory manuals and warranty packet
• Factory cable lock
• Browning choke wrench
• Invector-Plus extended choke tubes: IC (sealed bag), M (installed), F (installed)
• Factory cloth choke-tube pouch
Under the polished blue, the barrels are back-bored and fitted with Vector-Pro lengthened forcing cones for low felt recoil and even patterns. Automatic ejectors launch empties briskly, while a gold-plated, single-selective trigger breaks at a clean four pounds. The top-tang safety doubles as a barrel selector—forward for the lower tube, rearward for the upper—keeping operation intuitive for anyone familiar with Browning O/U’s.
Browning’s “Lightning” profile carries through the rounded pistol grip and beavertail forend, offering a quick, lively feel in the hands. Neutral grip geometry with a subtle right-hand cast-off lets most shooters mount naturally without forcing the wrist. Fine 18 lpi checkering, an oil finish that shows off the walnut’s figure, and a gold Buck-Mark on the guard complete the traditional aesthetic.
Mechanically, the action is built around the full-width hinge pin and under-bolt locking system that has made the Citori line famous for longevity. Steel-on-steel bearing surfaces are precisely fitted at Miroku and destined to smooth even further with use.
Collectors will note the post-1998 serial format and flawless silver-nitride receiver—ideal for anyone seeking a representative White Lightning without the search for a truly untouched specimen. Shooters will appreciate the 3" chamber versatility, extended choke set, and modern recoil pad—all ready to head straight to the range.
If you’ve been waiting for a Citori that needs nothing but a destination, this pristine White Lightning delivers.