Franchi LAW-12 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 21.5 in Barrel, 7+1 Capacity, 2 3/4 in Chamber, Italian-Made
The Luigi Franchi S.p.A. LAW-12 is a gas-operated 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun built in Italy and marked "LAW 12 – LUIGI FRANCHI S.p.A. BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY." Notable features include its annular gas piston around the magazine tube, factory magazine cut-off, 7+1 under-barrel tubular magazine, and right-side charging and ejection. This example has a 21.5 in barrel with a screw-on choke and bead front sight, a black steel receiver, and a durable synthetic stock with pistol grip. It is set up for 2 3/4" chambering and comes from a model line whose production ended circa 2000, with U.S.
importation ending by the mid-1990s.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: This shotgun shows signs of wear and handling, with noticeable scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What's Included
- Luigi Franchi S.p.A. LAW-12 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun
This LAW-12 uses a gas-operated system with an annular piston surrounding the magazine tube for reliable cycling. Controls are set up for right-side operation, with right-side ejection and a right-side charging handle. Safety features include a forward travel safety and a trigger-guard quick-reaction safety, and the factory magazine cut-off adds flexible handling at the range or in the field.
The 21.5 in barrel is configured with a screw-on choke and a bead front sight on a short ramp for straightforward target acquisition. The chamber is 2 3/4 in, and the under-barrel tubular magazine provides a 7+1 capacity. Front and rear sling loops are installed for carry.
Construction is centered on a black steel receiver paired with a black synthetic fixed stock featuring a pistol grip and a 13.5 in length of pull. An elongated synthetic handguard with cooling slots offers a secure hold and heat management during extended shooting.
Receiver markings read "LAW 12 – LUIGI FRANCHI S.p.A. BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY." Production of the LAW-12 ended circa 2000, with U.S. importation concluding by the mid-1990s, underscoring its place as a notable Italian-made semi-automatic shotgun no longer in current production.