Browning Citori Lightning Grade III 20 Gauge O/U, 28 in Barrels, 3 in Chambers, Coin-Finish Receiver (1989, Japan)
This Browning Citori Lightning Grade III is a 1989 Japanese-made over/under in 20 gauge with 28 in barrels and 3 in chambers. It features factory broad scroll and game-scene engraving on a satin gray coin-finish steel receiver, a gold-colored single trigger, and checkered walnut furniture. The serial code PN indicates 1989 production, aligning with its Lightning Grade III configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes. The top lever is at the 6 o'clock position. Barrel fit is tight. The ejectors are properly timed. The firing pins are in good condition.
What's Included
- Browning Citori Lightning Grade III 20 Gauge over/under shotgun
The Lightning Grade III package delivers signature Browning presentation, with factory broad scroll and game-scene engraving over a satin gray coin-finish steel receiver. The gold-colored single trigger and tasteful metalwork complement the sharply checkered walnut stock and long forend.
Chambered in 20 gauge with 28 in steel barrels and 3 in chambers, this over/under uses interchangeable chokes and a ventilated top rib with a single front bead. Capacity is 2.
Controls and handling features include a top-tang safety with barrel selector and a single, gold-colored trigger. The stock is walnut with a checkered pistol grip, and it wears a Browning-marked hard buttplate. Length of pull is 14.0.
Manufactured in Japan within the Miroku-built Citori lineage, it bears the Browning Arms Company Morgan, Utah & Montreal P.Q. Made in Japan markings. The serial code PN denotes 1989 production, and the suffix 863 decodes to a 20 gauge, 3 in chamber, Grade III Lightning.