Browning Citori White Lightning Shotgun, 16 Gauge 2.75", 26" Barrel Grade II / Grade III Walnutt
The term "left in the white", or simply "white" has been used for decades describing the color of shotgun and rifle parts. "In the white" means that firearm parts were not blued or color case-hardened or colored in any way, but left in the natural, polished color of the metal, such as steel. Often times, the bolt, top lever, slide, ejectors and other parts are left in the natural color of the metal, providing a luxurious contrast to the rest of the shotgun. In this way, the Browning's Citori White Lightning receiver and action offer a fine choice as opposed to "blued" over unders. But don't be afraid that the steel receiver is unprotected: the natural color steel receiver and trigger guard are protected from corrosion by a durable coating process called a "nitrided" finish, offering similar protection to bluing. Just with a uniquely elegant and attractive look.
The Citori White Lightning's round knob or pistol grip allows the shooter to position his hand at the same, solid place for each shot, thus offering better control for fast-flying waterfowl upland game, sporting clays or trap and skeet. Matching the rounded pistol grip is the forearm. It is nicely rounded and together, they give the name to this over under gun as "Lightning Style," or the Citori White Lightning, a classic style indeed, a timeless style.
Specifications:
- Gauge: 16 GA
- Chamber Length: 2 3/4"
- Barrel Length: 26"
- Overall Length: 43"
- Length of Pull: 14 1/4"
- Drop at Heel: 2 3/8"
- Weight: 7lbs and 1 oz
- Magazine Capacity: 0
- Rib Width: 1/4
- Chockes Included: Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder
- Choke System: Standard Invector Flush
- Barrel Material: Steel
-Drilled and Tapped for Scope: Yes
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Upc: 023614071136
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
16 gauge has generally fallen out of favor in the USA due to the 20 gauge 3” chamber offering which overlap the 16 gauge performance. However the 16 gauge still has a small loyal following with many fine serviceable guns in circulation. Although guns are no longer commonly manufactured in the US they are still produced by fine makers in Europe and ammunition is still in production world wide. The camber length is 2 ¾” with no known 3” offerings. The most common load is one ounce. Shotgun "gauge" originally meant "number of round balls to the pound, so a round 16-gauge ball weighs once ounce. Fans of the 16-gauge argue that it is thus the most balanced shotgun load with a short shot string.
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Craig Boddington
