Browning Citori Lightning Grade I .410 Bore Over/Under, 26 in, 2.5/3 in Chambers, Vent Rib, 1991 Japan
This Browning Citori Lightning Grade I in .410 Bore pairs classic Lightning handling with desirable small-bore configuration. Built by Miroku in Japan and dated to 1991 by Browning's "NZ" serial code, it features factory scroll engraving with a rosette-style hinge pin motif, 26-inch Special Steel barrels with a vented, matted rib, and 2.5 and 3 inch chambers. The walnut stock presents a round-knob Prince-of-Wales grip with cut checkering, gloss finish, and neutral cast/neutral grips. Matching assembly stamp "20491" is observed on the forend iron, monobloc, and inside forend wood.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Specific Condition Notes: There is rusting on several spots including the safety, receiver, throat, firing pin face, and rear tang.
What's Included
- Browning Citori Lightning Grade I .410 Bore over/under shotgun
The 26-inch Special Steel barrels are chambered for both 2.5 and 3 inch shells and wear a vented, matted rib capped by a single front bead. The action is break-open with timed ejectors and a capacity of two.
The Lightning stock profile provides a round-knob (Prince-of-Wales) pistol grip and field forend in gloss-finished walnut with cut checkering. The stock is set with neutral cast and neutral grips, and the length of pull measures 14.0 inches. Controls include a tang safety with integrated barrel selector and a single gold-colored trigger.
Factory scroll engraving with a rosette-style hinge pin motif complements the blued receiver and barrels. Markings include "BROWNING ARMS COMPANY MORGAN, UTAH & MONTREAL, P.Q. MADE IN JAPAN." This example was manufactured by Miroku in Japan; Browning's "NZ" serial code corresponds to 1991, and type code "783" denotes a .410 3 inch Grade I Lightning.
Mechanical notes are favorable: the top lever rests slightly right of center, barrel fit is good, the ejectors are timed, and the firing pins are good. The bores are bright with a mirror finish.
Component fit is supported by a matching assembly/serial stamp "20491" observed on the forend iron, monobloc, and inside the forend wood.