Franchi Renaissance Sporting 12 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun, 30-Inch Ported Barrels, Coin-Finished Engraved Steel Receiver
The Franchi Renaissance Sporting blends Italian craftsmanship with competition-ready features. Built on a steel receiver for added swing weight, this over/under wears intricate floral scroll engraving accented by gold clay-target inlays. Ported 30-inch barrels, lengthened forcing cones, and a vent rib with a bright fiber-optic bead help tame recoil and keep sights on target. An adjustable walnut stock with right-hand palm swell and TSA Technogel recoil pad lets the shooter fine-tune fit for sporting clays, skeet, or trap.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
The barrels lock up tightly with ample life remaining in the locking lug. Stock and metal surfaces display mild handling scuffs consistent with careful use. Ejectors function but are slightly mis-timed.
What’s Included
- Franchi hard plastic takedown case
- Franchi shotgun owner's manual
- Adjustment wrench
- Choke tube wrench
- Extended stainless Cylinder choke tube
This Sporting model features 2 ¾- and 3-inch chambers, giving flexibility for light training loads or heavier competition shells. The ported barrels reduce muzzle rise, while the lengthened forcing cones smooth the shot column for consistent patterns.
The coin-finished receiver is steel—not alloy—providing competition weight and a solid feel. Hand-cut floral scroll engraving with gold clay-target inlays adds visual appeal without distracting from function. Italian CIP proof marks and “Imported by Benelli USA Corp.” stamps confirm factory manufacture and import history.
Controls are set up for quick course work: a tang safety with integral barrel selector, single selective trigger, and automatic ejectors for rapid reloads. The slim beavertail forend aids grip during fast target transitions.
Franchi equips the walnut stock with an adjustable comb, right-hand palm swell, slight cast-off, and a 14.5-inch length of pull. Combined with the soft TSA Technogel recoil pad, the gun stays comfortable through long rounds of clays. Three choke options—Cylinder, Modified, and Improved Modified—cover close to mid-range stations.