(GunReports.com) — Franchi showcased four new shotguns at SHOT Show 2012 in Las Vegas this week:
- Franchi Affinity: A completely new lightweight shotgun launches a new era for Franchi’s innovative light, fast and reliable auto-loading shotguns. The Affinity is a versatile Inertia Driven®, semiautomatic shotgun that’s right at home in every type of shooting situation, whether it’s hunting birds or busting clay targets. When you pick up the new slim and distinctive Affinity you will understand the meaning of “feels right.”
- Franchi Instinct L: Brand new from Franchi comes the Instinct L, a modern classic over & under shotgun that combines the best of Italian tradition and innovative technology in a single handsome shotgun. Ushering in a new beginning for Franchi is the Instinct’s innovative line of fast, reliable over & under shotguns incorporating all the finest features that makes the Instinct L feel right.
- Franchi Instinct SL: A new line of light, fast and reliable over & under shotguns initiates a new beginning for Franchi’s family of fine firearms. Franchi’s brand new Instinct SL, available in 12- and 20-gauge, is a classic over & under shotgun that combines the best of Italian tradition and craftsmanship with the most innovative technology to create shotguns that feel right. The Instinct SL weighs in at 5.7 pounds for the 12-gauge and just over 5 pounds for the 20-gauge.
- Franchi 48AL Deluxe Prince-of-Wales: Greatness stands the test of time and spans the ages. One such greatness was the innovation of the long-recoil autoloader, which even by today’s standards, remains the choice of many discerning wingshooters, especially Franchi’s 48 AL. The barrel of the 48 AL recoils upon firing in conjunction with the bolt. As pressure drops, the barrel unlocks from the bolt and returns forward under spring pressure. The bolt follows, picking up a fresh shell on the way, allowing another shot to be fired instantly. Few shotguns embody the combination of lightning-fast handling qualities and superior “feel” as does Franchi’s AL 48 20-gauge autoloader.
Read more at www.FranchiUSA.com.
