The Browning Citori Gran Lightning 16 Gauge is an over/under upland shotgun from Browning (Browning part no. 018117514) with a receiver scaled to 16 gauge shells. Its 26-inch polished blued barrels sit on an engraved silver nitride receiver with gold accents, and the Grade V/VI American walnut stock has the rounded lightning-style grip. An ivory bead front sight, a mid-bead and three choke tubes come with it. At 6 pounds 14 ounces it is a quick, lively gun for upland birds and clays.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 16, chambered for 2-3/4-inch shells in a receiver sized for the smaller gauge.
• The barrels are 26 inches with a polished blued finish and a 1/4-inch rib.
• The stock is Grade V/VI American walnut with a gloss oil finish and a rounded lightning-style pistol grip.
• The steel receiver has a silver nitride finish with broad-coverage engraving and gold accents.
• The choke system is Standard Invector Midas, and Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder tubes are included.
• The front sight is an ivory bead with a mid-bead, a classic pairing for fast upland shooting.
• The recoil pad is an Inflex II, large, which softens the push on long days.
• Checkering is cut at 18 lines per inch, giving a firm hold on the grip and forearm.
• Weight is 6 pounds 14 ounces with a 43-inch overall length and a 14-1/4-inch length of pull.
• The chambers are chrome plated, which resists corrosion and makes cleaning easier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this Gran Lightning a 16 gauge gun? Its receiver is scaled for 16 gauge, and the barrels are chambered for 2-3/4-inch 16 gauge shells.

What chokes come with it? It ships with Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder Standard Invector Midas Grade tubes, plus a flat choke wrench.

What does lightning style mean? Browning uses it for the rounded pistol grip and forearm on this model, which lets you place your hand in the same spot for each shot.

Buy the Browning Citori Gran Lightning 16 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun, 26-Inch Barrels

A 16 gauge over/under with this level of walnut and engraving is a gun to carry for years of upland seasons. It balances well, points naturally and looks the part in the field. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more over/under shotguns while you are here.