Franchi Help

[timberghost]

HI need some help I have a chance to get a Franchi simi auto. But it does not say what it is (gage). It is a older gun no choke tubes, has a walnut stock looks to be about 26 or 28 in barrel full choke. Only numbers is serial no. Thanks for any help  

[savageT]

timberghostf,
So you can't ask questions?  Why is it the seller knows nothing about the gun?  He or she can't tell you what is labeled on the receiver or barrel?  Every gun I ever saw had the gauge etched on the barrel.  Get some answers or look elsewhere.


Jim

[savageT]

timberghost,
First off, I must ask you if you have been able to communicate with the seller to find out any more info?  Second, I have been looking into the various gas-operated auto's from Luigi Franchi S.P.A..  Models that fit your description for the unknown gun:

Model 48/AL Ultra Light Shotgun:  Recoil operated, takedown, hammerless shotgun w/ tubular magazine.  Gauges 12 or 20 (2.75-inches); 12-ga. Magnum )3-inch chamber).  Bbls. 24-to 32-inch w/ various choke combinations.  Weight 5 lbs. 2 oz. (20 gauge) to 6.25lbs. (12 ga.)  Checkered pistol-grip walnut stock and forend w/high gloss finish.
Standard Model                                                                           $365
Hunter or Magnum Models                                                            $395

Model 500 Standard Autoloader:  12 gauge, 4-shot magazine.  Bbls. 26, 28-inch ven rib; IC,M,IM,F chokes.  Weight about 7 lbs. Checkered pistol-grip stock and forearm.  Made 1976-80.                                        $315

Model 520 Deluxe:  Same as Model 500, except higher grade w/ engraved receiver.  Made 1975-79.                                                             $350

Model 520 Eldorado Gold:  Same as Model 520, except custom grade w/ engraved and gol-inlade receiver, finer quality wood.  Intro. 1977.  $745

Model 610VS Semiautomatic Shotgun:  Gas-operated Variopress system adjustable to function w/ 2.75- or- 3 inch shells.  12 gauge, 4-shot magazine.  26- or 28 inch vent rib bbls. w/ Franchoke tubes.  Weight: 7 lbs. 2 oz.  47.5 inches overall.  Alloy receiver w/ four-lug rotating bolt and loaded chamber indicator.  Checkered European walnut buttstock and forearm w/ satin finish.  Imported 1997-98.
Standard SV Model                                                                      $435
Engraved SVL Model                                                                    $475