Browning Citori White Lightning 12 Gauge O/U, 28 in Barrels, Invector-Plus, Coin-Finished Engraved Receiver
The Browning Citori White Lightning stands out with its coin-finished, factory-engraved steel receiver and classic blued barrels. This 12 gauge over/under features 28 in back-bored barrels, chrome-lined chambers, and the Invector-Plus choke system with IC and M tubes installed. Built in Japan with Browning's full-width hinge pin and tapered locking lug, it offers the robust lockup and refined handling that define the White Lightning series. Serial code indicates 2013 production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: The stock shows only a couple of light scuffs. Barrel fit is very tight, the locking lug shows nearly full life, the firing pins appear pristine, and the ejectors are fully timed.
What’s Included
- Browning Citori White Lightning 12 Gauge over/under shotgun
- Two Invector-Plus choke tubes installed: Improved Cylinder and Modified
This White Lightning variant pairs a coin-finished, scroll-engraved steel receiver with blued steel barrels, delivering a clean, traditional field aesthetic. Engraving includes scroll motifs on the receiver sides and hinge area, and the receiver wears a bright coin (white) finish that contrasts the barrels nicely.
The 28 in barrels are back-bored with chrome-lined chambers and are chambered for 2 3/4 in and 3 in shells. A ventilated top rib carries a front bead only (no mid-bead). The Invector-Plus system is installed with IC and M chokes, offering versatile field performance right out of the case.
Controls are straightforward and proven: a tang-mounted safety with barrel selector and a single selective, inertia-operated trigger. Automatic ejectors are fully timed. The action uses a full-width hinge pin and a tapered locking lug, contributing to the tight barrel fit noted in the condition details.
The walnut stock features Browning’s Lightning-style round-knob pistol grip with crisp checkering and a ventilated recoil pad. The matching walnut field-style forend complements the handling profile. Length of pull is 14.25 in. The gun is user-noted as having a neutral cast with at most a very slight right-hand cast-off.
Made in Japan, this Citori White Lightning reflects the series formula of durability, fit, and finish. The combination of its coin-finished, factory-engraved receiver, 28 in back-bored barrels, and the installed IC and M Invector-Plus chokes make this an immediately usable and appealing example.