Franchi 48 AL 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 28 Inch Barrel, Fixed Modified Choke, Made in Italy
Made in Italy, this Luigi Franchi 48 AL is a long-recoil, humpback-profile semi-automatic 12 gauge with a lightweight aluminum-alloy receiver and classic walnut furniture. It features a 28 inch steel barrel with a fixed Modified choke and a plain matted rib topped by a single brass bead. The bore remains clean and shiny, and the gun carries Italian proof marks and a barrel marking identifying Brescia manufacture.
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 firearm is in solid shape. It has various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Franchi 48 AL 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun
The 48 AL operates on a long-recoil system with a friction-ring recoil governor, a proven setup that manages cycling and recoil with properly configured rings. It uses a polished bolt and a black trigger, giving the action a smooth feel and a distinctive look.
The receiver is an aluminum-alloy, humpback-profile design finished in gloss black. Controls are simple and familiar, with a cross-bolt safety at the trigger guard and a tubular magazine providing a 4+1 capacity.
The 28 inch steel barrel is equipped with a fixed Modified choke and a plain matted rib for a clear sighting plane, complemented by a single brass bead front sight. These features suit a wide range of field use without the need for interchangeable tubes.
Walnut furniture includes a pistol-grip stock with cut checkering, a grip-cap medallion, and a ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer. The walnut forend has a finger groove for a secure hold, and the length of pull measures 15.0 inches.
Barrel markings read "S.p.A. LUIGI FRANCHI BRESCIA MADE IN ITALY," and the gun bears Italian proof marks, underscoring its Italian manufacture and origin.