The Browning Citori Gran Lightning is a 28-gauge over/under with a 28" barrel, 3" chamber, and 2-round capacity. Overall length is 45"; weight is 6 lbs. 15 oz. The stock is Grade V/VI walnut with an oil finish and a rounded pistol grip; the receiver has a high-polish blue finish with broad engraving coverage. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Browning 
• Model Name: Citori Gran Lightning 
• Type: Shotgun (Over/Under) 
• Caliber/Gauge: 28 Gauge 
• Action: Break Open 
• Capacity: 2 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Overall Length: 45 inches 
• Weight: 6 lbs. 15 oz. 
• Chamber Length: 3 inches 
• Sights: Ivory Bead Front & Mid Bead Rear 
• Stock Type: Fixed with Rounded Pistol Grip 
• Trigger Type: Gold Plated 
• Finish Color: Brown/Walnut 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Features 

 
The Gran Lightning designation marks the top of the Lightning family. Grade V/VI walnut means highly figured wood selected at the mill, which gives each gun a distinct grain pattern. The engraving on the receiver covers the action broadly in a traditional floral and bird motif rather than minimal decoration. 
 
The 28-gauge is a small-bore shotgun that produces noticeably less recoil than 12-gauge or 20-gauge at the cost of shot payload. It is a traditional upland choice for pheasant, quail, and woodcock hunting where pattern density at moderate ranges is sufficient. At 6 lbs. 15 oz. with a 28" barrel this gun is light and handles quickly. 
 
Three chokes are included (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder). The gold-plated trigger and ivory bead sights fit the higher-grade aesthetic. The rounded pistol grip is the Lightning family's defining stock feature, a more curved grip profile than a standard pistol grip, which suits the upland carry position.

The Citori Gran Lightning in 28 gauge is a gun that buyers choose deliberately. The small-bore, high-grade walnut, and Italian-style engraving point toward a specific kind of upland shooter or collector. Feedback from owners reflects that audience.

Craftsmanship and figure in the walnut are consistently praised. Grade V/VI wood draws the eye and each gun looks different, which owners mention as a specific feature they appreciated when selecting their gun. Engraving quality meets expectations for the price tier.

The 28-gauge's handling characteristics get positive comments. The light weight and quick handling suit upland bird hunting well. Recoil is mild enough that high-volume shooting in a clay session is not fatiguing, which is reported as a positive for the occasional shooter who owns this as a special-use upland gun.

Pricing sits at the high end of the Citori range. Most buyers understand this going in; the Gran Lightning is not a first gun or a working clay gun. It is a collector or special-purpose piece, and buyers treat it as such. Some discussions note that the 28 gauge has limited cartridge availability compared to 12 or 20 gauge, which is a practical consideration for high-volume shooters.