Our Franchi Instinct Sideplate, 12Ga is Franchi’s first sideplate-style shotgun hearkens back to a time when European gunsmiths crafted the most elegant firearms in the world. Sleek lines, lustrous wood, fine engraving and gold inlays combine to make this one of the most beautiful shotguns you’ve ever laid eyes on.
The receiver is color-casehardened steel featuring exquisite engraving with gold inlay to match the gold-plated trigger. The Prince of Wales stock and Schnabel forend are AA-grade walnut with checkering to ensure a firm grip. A red fiber-optic front bar on the ventilated rib atop handsome 28-inch glossy blued barrels lets you get on target quickly.
Franchi Instinct Sideplate 12Ga 28″BBL Features
- AUTO EJECTORS: Incorporates automatic ejectors to quickly clear spent hulls and faciliate fast reloading.
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BARREL SELECTOR: A horizontal barrel selector switch on the tang-mounted safety allows for the choice of which barrel fires first.
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AUTO SAFETY: The tang-mounted safety automatically resets ot the “On” position when the action is opened.
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HARD CASE: Custom fitted hard case to protect in transport.
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STEEL RECEIVER CONSTRUCTION: The monobloc receiver is machined from a solid steel block and features a color case-hardened finish for a refined and classic look and increased durability.
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AA-GRADE WALNUT: A Prince of Wales Stock and Schnabel Forend are crafted from AA-Grade satin walnut and feature cut checkering to promote a positive grip.
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VENTED BARRELS: Vents between the two barrels assist in the dissipation of heat when multiple shots are fired in quick succession.
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VENTED RIB: Featuring a vented rib to help dissipate heat and dampen mirage.
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FIBER-OPTIC SIGHT: Included fiber-optic front sight for easy target acquisition.
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EXTENDED CHOKE TUBES: C, IC, M, IM, F and wrench.
