Over 100Years

QUALITY

CRAFTSMANSHIP

TRADITION
FRANCHI PASS ALONG TH E TR ADITION

A LEADER IN MODERN MANUFACTURING TECHNIQUES with a history that

dates back to 1868, Franchi has perfected the art of building quality double-barrel
and semi-automatic shotguns. The skill and craftsmanship that hallmarks Franchi
guns dates back to a time when gunmaker’s guilds isolated themselves in order to
protect their secrets for converting ore into metal and forging iron into fi rearm
barrels and actions. From its earliest patented designs and operating systems, Franchi
embraced the philosophy of providing new products for new needs—a concept that’s
driven the company from its beginning. More than 75 years ago Franchi began
manufacturing firearms in the historic city of Brescia, the heart of industrial Italy.
By combining cutting-edge modern manufacturing methods and technology with
Old-World gun craftsmanship, Franchi has created unique multi-barreled sets of over
& under shotguns and an amazingly simple, but reliable gas operated semi-automatic.
Current modernization trends include the incorporation of the Inertia Driven® system
to drive the latest generation of Franchi semi-automatic shotguns. The results are
quality fi rearms that meet today’s demanding standards without compromising the
original ideas and concepts that make Franchi fi rearms unique.
 CONTENTS

Iner tia Driven® . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

WAT E R F O W L G U N S

“Franchi’s Highlander possesses all I -12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

the virtues of the great upland UPLAND FIELD GUNS

I -12 Upland Hunter . . . . . . . 10

guns at an affordable price.” I -12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
48AL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
R ICH A R D V ENOL A Renaissance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Guns & Ammo Highlander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Destino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

COMPETITION GUNS

I -12 Spor ting . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Renaissance Spor ting . . . . . 28
720 Competition . . . . . . . . . 29

FRANCHI ACCESSORIES

Par ts and Accessories . . . . . 32

Franchi Gear Store . . . . . . . 33
Specif ications . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Over 100Years
QUALITY

CRAFTSMANSHIP

TRADITION
 NEW TON’S FIRST L AW -
THE L AW OF INERTIA
“An object at rest will remain at rest
and an object in motion continues in
motion with the same speed and in
the same direction unless acted upon
by an unbalanced force.”
– SIR ISAAC NEW TON
INERTIA SYSTEM
F R A N C H I U S A . C O M
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“Inertia Driven®” is the heart of the Franchi family of semi-automatic
fi rearms and relies upon one of the basic laws of physics: The Law of
Inertia, which states that an object at rest will remain at rest. The
“object,” in the Inertia Driven® system, is the free-floating bolt. All the
other gun parts are fi xed in place. Between the free-floating bolt and
the rotary locking head is a short, very stiff inertia spring. When the
gun is fi red all of the fi xed-parts of the gun are propelled rearward
by the gun’s recoil. The bolt briefly holds its position as the fi xed
parts move to the rear, causing the inertia spring to compress. As
the shot charge leaves the barrel and the rearward force of the gun
diminishes, the compressed inertia spring throws the bolt rearward
with sufficient force to unlock the rotating bolt head, eject the spent
shell and re-cock the hammer. The recoil spring then returns the
bolt, which travels forward picking up and chambering another
shell and locking the rotating head back into place. The bolt weight
and inertia spring power are sufficient to cycle 2¾" target loads to
heavy 3" magnums.
STE P 1
Chambering
As the bolt assembly moves into battery, the locking head pin moves along a curved
track in the bolt body to rotate the steel bolt head into engagement with the steel barrel
extension. The cartridge drop lever is down, indicating the gun is cocked.
STE P 2
Firing
When the gun fires every part of the shotgun except the bolt body moves rearward.
The curved track in the bolt body, which is moving forward relative to the rest of the gun,
presses against the locking head pin, turning the bolt head even tighter into the barrel
extension. A shell is allowed to exit from the magazine.
STE P 3
Recoil
Near the end of the recoil cycle, chamber pressure drops to a safe level and the gun’s
rearward motion slows. The heavy inertia spring then thrusts the bolt assembly rearward,
unlocking the rotating bolt head, extracting the spent shell from the chamber and pulling
it against the ejector.
STE P 4
Ejection
As the empty shell exits the receiver, the energy of the moving bolt assembly recocks
the hammer and compresses the recoil spring on the magazine tube. The recoil spring
then thrusts the bolt assembly forward, lifting the oncoming shell into position and
chambering a fresh cartridge. The gun is ready to fire again… in a fraction of a second!
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T H I N K S A F E T Y A L W A Y S K E E P T H E G U N P O I N T E D I N A S A F E D I R E C T I O N .
FRANCHI WAT E R F O W L G U N S
Over 100Years
QUALITY

CRAFTSMANSHIP

TRADITION
 THE I -12 REPRESENTS
line of Franchi auto -loaders by
incorporating a free-floating bolt with
the Inertia Driven® system. The I-12 is
well-balanced and features a narrow
profile fore-end and butt stock. This is
a gun that will handle anything from
11⁄8 -ounce target loads to the heaviest
3" magnums.
a new The Franchi I-12 is Inertia Driven®, which means it does not rely on
gas valves or pistons positioned under the fore-end to work the action.
The heart of the inertia system is simplicity itself—a free-floating
bolt compresses an inertia spring as the gun recoils, which creates
the energy that cycles the action. Without bulky gas cylinders and
the associated hardware, the Inertia Driven® I-12 has a slender, low
profi le fore-end that fits a shooter’s hand comfortably and allows for
comfortable handling. The I-12’s specially-designed recoil pad
incorporates a two-part system called the Twin Shock Absorber™ (TSA).
The TSA recoil pad initially holds its shape during fi ring and then
deeply compresses with the recoil, soaking up the kick and spreading
recoil energy over a wider area of the shooter’s shoulder. The Franchi
I-12 with the TSA gel-insert recoil pad has up to 44% less recoil than
the competition. Franchi’s I-12 series, made up of several models
of I-12s, fits nearly any kind of hunting. For waterfowl, the I-12 in
Max-4 HD™ is an ideal choice, while APG HD™ is designed for general
all-purpose hunting for deer and turkey, and a black synthetic stock is
the answer for an all-around gun without specific requirements.

F R AN C H I I 12

I 12  12 GA , 3"

Realtree® APG HD™
MSR P $8 89

NEW FOR 2008

The I-12’s recoil pad is unique in both form and function.

A two-part design with a special gel insert, the I-12’s recoil pad
holds its shape during firing and then deeply compresses during
recoil, soaking up the kick and spreading recoil energy over a wider
area of the shooter’s shoulder. A distinctive Franchi emblem on the
grip cap announces that the I-12 is not only modern, but a
ground-up original from the design team at Franchi.

STAN DAR D F E ATU R E S

F R A N C H I U S A . C O M

CHOKE TUBES: C, IC, M, IM, F and wrench.

FINISHES: Advantage® Max-4 HD™, RealTree® APG HD™,
Black synthetic or Satin walnut.
TSA RECOIL PAD: Twin Shock Absorber™ gel-insert recoil pad.
SHIM KIT: For adjustment of drop and cast.

O P TI O NAL ACC E SSO R I E S

TSA RECOIL PADS: Three options to customize length-of-pull

to 143⁄8", 14¾" or 15". Gel insert sold separately.
EXTENDED CHOKE TUBES: Available in extra-full turkey (XF), long range
waterfowl pass shooting (IM), and over decoys shooting (M).
3 sizes available
HARD CASE: Custom fitted hard case to protect in transport.

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 I 12  12 GA , 3" M S R P $79 9
Black synthetic

I 12  12 GA , 3" MSR P $8 89

Advantage® Max-4 HD™

C H I L D R E N .
Available accessories include three
The I-12’s Twin Shock Absorber™ gel- extended field chokes; an extra-full
insert was put through a series of tests to turkey choke (#50994), an improved

T O
measure felt recoil. The Franchi I-12 with modified pass-shooting choke (#50992)

I N A C C E S S I B L E
its TSA gel-insert recoil pad has up to 44% and a modified over decoys shooting
less recoil than the competition. choke (#50993).

A R E A ,
S E C U R E
A
I N
F I R E A R M S
FRANCHI 720

720  20  GA , 3" MSR P $9 49 Y O U R

S T O R E
A L W A Y S
Advantage® Max-4 HD™

Franchi’s 720 gas-operated autoloader is reliable and strong

owing to a rotating bolt head that’s at the heart of the
operating system. The rotating bolt head locks bank-vault STAN DAR D FE ATU R E S

tight into the barrel extension, which is what takes the full CHOKE TUBES: C, IC, M and wrench.

stress of firing. The fact that lock-up is achieved by the rotary FINISHES: Advantage Max-4 HD™ and walnut with WeatherCoat™.
ADJUSTABLE COMB: Customize stock to shooter’s dimensions
S A F E T Y

bolt locking into the barrel, allows the 720’s receiver to be
manufactured from super-light alloys, and because of this,
the 720’s weight starts at just 5.8 lbs.
WeatherCoat™ is a five
The Franchi 720 is an outstanding all-around 20-gauge
(adjustment tool included).
TSA RECOIL PAD: Twin Shock Absorber™ gel-insert recoil pad.
HARD CASE: Custom fitted hard case to protect in transport.
T H I N K

step process which not

only makes the stock
impervious to weather
conditions, but enhances
the figuring and beauty
of the walnut.
O P TI O NAL ACC E SSO R I E S
gun, that’s capable of taking on specialized roles. Configured
TSA RECOIL PADS: Three options to customize length-of-pull
for different occasions, the Franchi 720 is available as a classic
to 143⁄8”, 14¾”or 15”.
upland bird gun stocked in WeatherCoat™ walnut, or as a CHOKE TUBES: C, IC, M, IM, F (Available in flush or extended
waterfowl or turkey gun in Advantage Max-4 HD™. versions).
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FRANCHI UPLAND FIELD GUNS
Over 100Years
QUALITY

CRAFTSMANSHIP

TRADITION
 T H E N E W I -12 U P L A N D H U N T E R
the first of its kind, as an Inertia Driven®
shotgun, to embody the feel of a 20-gauge,
but provide the punch of a 12-gauge. This
has been accomplished by slimming down
the dimensions of the laser-checkered
stock and removing excess metal from the
barrel and receiver. The I-12 Upland Hunter
initiates a new beginning for an innovative
line of light, fast and ultra-reliable
semi-auto shotguns.
is A new affordable lightweight semi-auto shotgun called the I-12
Upland Hunter joins the Franchi family. Combining tradition
with technology and maintaining the best features from Franchi’s
previous semi-auto models, the I-12 Upland Hunter initiates a
new beginning for an innovative line of light, fast and reliable
semi-auto shotguns designed specifically for upland bird hunters,
Weighing in at 6.35 lbs., the I-12 Upland Hunter utilizes a
lightweight aluminum alloy receiver that’s strengthened with
steel inserts that allow for a solid steel-to-steel lock-up. The I-12
Upland Hunter’s 26" barrel sports a ventilated rib and utilizes a
choice of five choke tubes. The A-Grade walnut stock is oil
finished to compliment and enhance the wood’s beautiful grain
pattern. The patented Twin Shock-Absorber™ recoil-reducing
system diminishes felt-recoil up to 44 percent, making the I-12
Upland Hunter an absolute pleasure to shoot. The I-12 Upland
Hunter carries like a 20-gauge, but shoots like a 12-gauge, which
will appeal to upland hunters at every level.

O nly 6 . 35 lbs !
F R AN C H I I 12 U PL AN D H U NTE R

I 12 U PL AN D H U NTE R  12 GA , 3"

Satin walnut
M S R P $1129

NEW FOR 2008

A. The I-12 Upland Hunter’s receiver has been redesigned to eliminate A B

unnecessary weight, while maintaining strength and integrity.
B. A fiber optic front sight allows for quick target acquisition and
good sighting visibility in low light conditions.
C. The I-12 Upland Hunter’s fore-end has been slimmed down to
the dimensions of many 20-gauge models to facilitate quicker
and more comfortable handling.
D. The slim pistol grip on the I-12 Upland Hunter is laser-cut
checkered for an attractive gripping surface.

STAN DAR D F E ATU R E S

F R A N C H I U S A . C O M

CHOKE TUBES: C, IC, M, IM, F and wrench. C D

FINISHES: Traditional oil-finished walnut.
SHIM KIT: For adjustment of drop.
TSA RECOIL PAD: For increased recoil reduction.

O P TI O NAL ACC E SSO R I E S

TSA RECOIL PADS: Three options to customize length-of-pull

to 143⁄8", 14¾" or 15". Gel insert sold separately.
EXTENDED CHOKE TUBES: Available in extra-full turkey (XF), long range
waterfowl pass shooting (IM), and over decoys shooting (M).
HARD CASE: Custom fitted hard case to protect in transport.

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 T H I N K S A F E T Y A L W A Y S K E E P Y O U R F I N G E R O F F T H E T R I G G E R U N T I L R E A D Y T O S H O O T .

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 THE FRANCHI I-12 LIMITED represents
the pinnacle of the gunmakers art in
the Franchi autoloader lineup. Reliable
and distinctive, the Franchi I-12 Limited
incorporates all of the good looks,
lightweight and fast-handling features
that Franchi is known for, along with the
absolute reliability of an Inertia Driven®
operating system. The Franchi I-12
Limited is as much art as it is function.
F R AN C H I I 12
The I-12 Limited’s nickel alloy receiver is embellished with white
gold inlays and finely-engraved waterfowl and upland scenes
on each side. The I-12 handles 12-gauge loads ranging from
1 1⁄8 -ounce target loads to the heaviest 3" turkey loads.
STAN DAR D F E ATU R E S
F R A N C H I U S A . C O M
CHOKE TUBES: C, IC, M, IM, F and wrench.
FINISHES: AA-Grade oil-finished satin walnut.
TSA RECOIL PAD: Twin Shock Absorber™ gel-insert recoil pad.
SHIM KIT: For adjustment of drop.
HARD CASE: Custom fitted hard case to protect in transport.
O P TI O NAL ACC E SSO R I E S
TSA RECOIL PADS: Three options to customize length-of-pull
to 143⁄8", 14¾" or 15". Gel insert sold separately.
CHOKE TUBES: Extended chokes for pass shooting (M), shooting
waterfowl over decoys (IC) and for turkey hunting (XF). 12-gauge only.
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The I-12 Limited’s satin-nickel receiver is strikingly accented with white
gold game birds, and complimented by a stock cut from wonderfully
figured AA-grade walnut that’s been hand-rubbed to a traditional
oil finish. Cut-checkering graces the pistol grip and fore-end for an
attractive and positive gripping surface. The I-12 Limited is not only
slender, but it’s also perfectly balanced, and like all Franchis, the I-12
Limited is lightweight, tipping the scales within a few ounces of 7½ lbs.
Franchi’s I-12 Limited is joined by the standard I-12, both of which
share a slender profi le for comfortable and quick handling and the
Twin Shock Absorber™ recoil system. To help tame recoil Franchi
developed a two-part recoil pad with a special gel-insert. The TSA
recoil pad holds its shape during firing, before the gel insert allows the
pad to deeply compress during recoil, soaking up recoil energy and
spreading the kick over the widest area possible. Felt recoil is reduced
by as much as 44% with the TSA. Whether it’s the Limited version or
the standard I-12, you will hold a lightweight gun that’s reliable and
comfortable to shoot.
I 12 LI M ITE D  12 GA , 3"
AA-Grade satin walnut
M S R P $159 9
The I-12’s Twin Shock Absorber™
gel-insert was put through a series
of tests to measure felt recoil. The
Franchi I-12 with its TSA gel-insert
recoil pad has up to 44% less recoil
than the competition.
 I 12  12 GA , 3" M S R P $919
Satin walnut

F I R E A R M .
L O A D E D
A
W I T H
S T R E A M S
O R
F E N C E S
A S
S U C H
FRANCHI 720

720  20  GA , 3" MSR P $9 49 O B S T A C L E S

C R O S S
Satin walnut, WeatherCoat™
N E V E R

720 S H O R T STOCK  20  GA , 3" M S R P $859

Satin walnut, short stock
S A F E T Y

STAN DAR D FE ATU R E S O P TI O NAL ACC E SSO R I E S

T H I N K

The Franchi’s gas-operated 720 makes an ideal upland gun. CHOKE TUBES: IC, M, F and wrench.
Configured for upland gunning, the 720 is stocked in WeatherCoat™ FINISHES: Advantage® Max-4 HD™ or
walnut with WeatherCoat™.
walnut and able to be adjusted for a custom fit with a shim kit that
SHIM KIT: For adjustment of drop and cast.
comes with each gun. Also available in a satin walnut stock is a 720
HARD CASE: Custom fitted hard case to
short stock, ideal for ladies and young shooters. protect in transport.
CHOKE TUBES: C, IC, M, IM, F.
EXTENDED CHOKE TUBES: Skeet 1, Skeet 2, M, XF.
BARRELS: Available in a variety of lengths and
three finishes.
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 ABOUT A CENTURY AGO,
gunmaker, John Browning presented to
the hunters of the world the long recoil
autoloader. Even today, it remains the
choice of many discerning wingshooters
for its lightning-fast handling qualities and
superior “feel.” Sporting a featherweight,
but durable aluminum receiver, the
Franchi 48 AL is the ultimate refinement of
the breed of long recoil auto-loaders.
legendary You’ll be amazed at how fast you can get five shots off from the
28-gauge version—a gun that weighs just 5.4 lbs. The 20-gauge
version weighs only a couple of ounces more than the 28-gauge.
The 48 AL comes in two grades. The Field grade wears a
satin-fi nished walnut stock and matte metal surfaces to reduce
game spooking reflections. The Deluxe grade has figured select
walnut polished metal surfaces and a gold trigger. Additionally,
the 48 AL comes in a Field Short Stock model with a 12½"
length-of-pull for young shooters or ladies. All 48 AL models
have chrome-lined barrels proofed for steel shot, fitted with
screw-in choke tubes in improved cylinder, modified, and full
chokes. Cylinder and improved modified tubes are available
options. With a maximum in elegance and tradition, and a
minimum in weight, the Franchi 48 AL makes that the perfect
autoloader bird gun come alive. Nothing else compares with these
trim smallbores for easy carrying on the longest day afield.

FRANCHI 48 AL

4 8 AL D E LUXE  28 GA , 2¾ "

A-Grade walnut, polished-blue
M S R P $1129

A recoiling barrel is the sure sign of a long-recoil autoloader design.

On firing, bolt and barrel travel rearward together. As pressure inside
the barrel drops, they unlock and the barrel returns forward under
spring pressure. The bolt follows, picking up a fresh shell on its way.
When it returns to battery, another shot can be fired immediately.
F R A N C H I U S A . C O M

STAN DAR D F E ATU R E S

CHOKE TUBES: IC, M, F and wrench.

FINISHES: Satin walnut (Field Model) and A-Grade satin walnut The standard set of three screw-in
(Deluxe Model). tubes, improved cylinder, modified
and full, will handle most hunting
O P TI O NAL ACC E SSO R I E S
situations. Optional cylinder or
CHOKE TUBES: C, IC, M, IM, F.
improved modified tubes are
EXTENDED CHOKE TUBES: Skeet 1, Skeet 2, M, XF (20-gauge only).
BARRELS: Available in a variety of lengths in both matte and also available.
polished-blue.
HARD CASE: Custom fitted hard case to protect in transport.

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 4 8 AL FI E LD  20  GA , 2¾ " M S R P $819
Satin walnut, matte blue

4 8 AL FI E LD S H O R T STOCK  20  GA , 2¾ " M S R P $819

Satin walnut, matte blue

12½" LENG T H OF PULL

B E Y O N D .
T A R G E T . . . A N D
Y O U R
O F
S U R E
B E
A L W A Y S
S A F E T Y
T H I N K

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 RENAISSANCE MEANS REBIRTH, Like the art of the Renaissance era, Franchi combined it all into
a work of art that will take your breath away. The receiver of each
re-creation, or a new beginning, and Renaissance model is precision machined out of a solid billet of
as such it defines an innovative line of lightweight alloy, which is then steel reinforced at critical areas, like
the face of the breech. Extra material is removed wherever possible and
over & under shotguns from Franchi. the end product is an over & under 12-gauge shotgun that weighs an
incredibly light 6 pounds. Until now, a 12-gauge over & under of only
The family of Renaissance shotguns
6 pounds was unheard of because there were no alloys strong enough to
combines cutting edge technology hold up to a diet of steady shooting. And even if the necessary alloys did
exist, the recoil from such a light gun would be too punishing. However,
with super light metal alloys, and Franchi engineers developed an innovative Twin Shock-Absorber™
gel synthetics for effective recoil recoil pad with a special gel insert that soaks up to 44% of the felt recoil.
Three Renaissance models, the Elite, Classic and Field, have walnut
management in a light, handy over & stocks with classic Prince-of-Wales pistol grips, cut-checkering and
traditional oil-finishes. They are available in 12-, 20- and 28-gauge, with
under shotgun.
the choice of a 28" or 26" barrel on the 12- and 20-gauge models, and 26"
on the 28-gauge. The Franchi Renaissance redefines the over & under
shotgun with high-tech innovation blended with traditional design.

FRANCHI RENAISSANCE

R E NAI SSAN CE E LITE  12 GA , 3"

AA-Grade oil-finished walnut, gold
embellished engraving, filigreed top lever
M S R P $2279

A B
F R A N C H I U S A . C O M

A. The left-side of the Renaissance Elite 12 ga. receiver depicts a gold-engraved

STAN DAR D F E ATU R E S mallard landing.

CHOKE TUBES: Elite: C, IC, M, IM, F. Classic: IC, M, F. Field: IC, M B. The right-side of the Renaissance Elite 12 ga. receiver depicts a gold-engraved
FINISHES: Standard, A-Grade and AA-Grade oil-finished walnut. flushing pheasant.
TSA RECOIL PAD: Twin Shock Absorber™ gel-insert recoil pad.
C. The Renaissance Elite’s receiver embodies all the skills of the Italian gunmaker’s craft with
HARD CASE: Custom fitted hard case to protect in transport.
fine engraving, gold embellishments and a stainless trigger guard and gold-plated trigger.
O P TI O NAL ACC E SSO R I E S
D. The Renaissance Classic’s receiver displays engraved game scenes with gold inlays on the
TSA RECOIL PADS: Three options to customize length-of-pull
left and right sides, a blued trigger guard and gold-plated trigger.
to 143⁄8", 14¾" or 15". Gel insert sold separately.
CHOKE TUBES: C, IC, M, IM, F (Available in f lush or extended versions). E. The Renaissance Field’s receiver comes with an engraved game scene and blued trigger
guard and chrome-plated trigger.
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 F I R E .
T O
R E A D Y
U N T I L
G U A R D
R E NAI SSAN CE E LITE  20  GA , 3" M S R P $2279
AA-Grade oil-finished walnut, gold embellished engraving,

T R I G G E R
filigreed top lever

O U T S I D E
R E NAI SSAN CE E LITE  28 GA , 3" M S R P $2329
AA-Grade oil-finished walnut, gold embellished engraving,

F I N G E R
filigreed top lever

K E E P

C D E
Renaissance Renaissance Renaissance
Elite Classic Field
S A F E T Y
T H I N K

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 R E NAI SSAN CE FI E LD  12 GA , 3" M S R P $1559
Oil-finished walnut, game scene engraving

R E NAI SSAN CE FI E LD  20  GA , 3" M S R P $1559

Oil-finished walnut, upland game scene engraving

FRANCHI RENAISSANCE CONTINUED

R E NAI SSAN CE CL ASS I C  12 GA , 3"

A-Grade oil-finished walnut, gold
embellished engraving, filigreed top lever
M S R P $1739

A B C
F R A N C H I U S A . C O M

A. Franchi’s Twin Shock Absorber™ (TSA) recoil pad features a special gel insert that can reduce felt recoil by as
much as 44%. The TSA recoil pad is standard for the 20- and 28-gauge Renaissance guns.
B. The Renaissance sports a true Prince-of-Wales pistol grip that features fine-cut checkering for an attractive and
more positive gripping surface.
C. The top lever of the Renaissance Classic is blued, filigreed and embellished with scroll engraving. The top lever not
only opens the action, but also activates the automatic safety.
D. The fore-end latch on all the Renaissance models allows for easy disassembly and maintenance. The release lever
features scroll engraving and is spring-loaded to retract flush with the fore-end.

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D
R E NAI SSAN CE CL ASS I C  20  GA , 3" M S R P $1739
A-Grade oil-finished walnut, gold embellished engraving,
filigreed top lever

R E NAI SSAN CE CL ASS I C COM BO  20/28 GA , 3" M S R P $259 9

A-Grade oil-finished walnut, gold embellished engraving,
filigreed top lever

O P E N .
A C T I O N S
W I T H
A N D
U N L O A D E D
F I R E A R M S
Y O U R
T R A N S P O R T
S A F E T Y
T H I N K

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 THE NAME FRANCHI is not new
to a side-by-side shotgun — Franchi
produced a top-quality side-lock gun
more than 100 years ago. Franchi
has once again captured the spirit
of fine Italian gun making with its
introduction of the Highlander.
FRANCHI HIGHLANDER
F R A N C H I U S A . C O M
STAN DAR D F E ATU R E S
INSTALLED CHOKE TUBES: IC, & M, and wrench.
STOCK FINISH: A-Grade oil-finished walnut.
RECEIVER FINISH: Nickel Steel or Color Case-Hardened.
O P TI O NAL ACC E SSO R I E S
CHOKE TUBES: Available in C, IC, IM, M & F.
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Representing the beginning of a line of light, fast and reliable
side-by-side shotguns, the Highlander combines tradition with
technology to create the best features. Available in both 12- and
20-gauge, the Highlander features a single trigger, automatic safety
and ejectors, with interchangeable screw-in choke tubes. Weighing
less than any comparable side-by-side shotgun, the Highlander utilizes
a lightweight nickel steel receiver that’s graced with scroll engraving
and upland game scenes to provide a beautiful, yet traditional style
of side-by-side shotgun. The stock is cut from highly-figured
A-Grade walnut and is styled with a true Prince-of-Wales pistol grip.
The stock also features cut-checkering and a traditional oil-fi nish to
compliment the wood’s beautiful figure. The Highlander blends
style and performance by incorporating all the desirable features
of more expensive models in a way that will appeal to shooters at
every level.
NEW FOR 2008
H I G H L AN D E R  20  GA , 3"
A-Grade oil-finished walnut
M S R P $279 9
A
A. The Highlander’s traditional color case-hardened boxlock action is embellished with fine
scroll engraving, accentuating the simple lines of the time-honored side-by-side shotgun.
B. The Highlander features an automatic safety and ejectors. The 3" chambered barrels
feature monobloc construction and incorporate ejectors for fast handling in the field.
C. Scroll work highlights finely-engraved upland game scenes adorning the left and right
sides of the Highlander’s nickel/alloy receiver.
D. The Highlander features a single trigger for rapid follow-up shots. The blued trigger guard
and nickel steel receiver bottom are embellished with fine scrolled engraving.
 L O A D E D .
W E R E
I T
I F
H I G H L AN D E R  12 GA , 3" M S R P $279 9

A S
A-Grade oil-finished walnut

F I R E A R M
E V E R Y
H I G H L AN D E R  20  GA , 3" M S R P $279 9

T R E A T
A-Grade oil-finished walnut

A L W A Y S
S A F E T Y
T H I N K

B C D

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 B A C K I N T H E E A R L Y 1 9 0 0 S Franchi Destined to be a treasured collectible, Franchi will produce 250
Destinos annually. This year the Destino silver-sided receiver features
produced a top-quality side-by-side gold embellished game scenes that grace both sides of the Destino’s. The
shotgun called the Imperial Monte bottom tang of the Destino’s European-style straight grip is engraved
with gold to read “1 of 250” in testament to the Destino’s limited
Carlo. For 2008, Franchi once again production and availability. The Destino’s beautiful and graceful
stock is cut from AAA-Select Grade walnut and is oil-fi nished by hand
introduces the best in fine Italian
to enhance the natural figure and beauty of the wood. A traditional,
gunmaking with the unveiling of the checkered wood butt plate and a fitted rubber butt pad come with
each gun. The receiver is CNC machined from billet steel for
Destino with a different and unique maximum strength and integrity, which also provides extremely
model introduced each year. close tolerances and longer life for the action. The Destino features a
single, selectable trigger, automatic safety and extractors. Combining
tradition with technology and maintaining all the best features, the
Destino represents a new beginning for an innovative line of traditional
side-by-side shotguns made by Franchi.

FRANCHI DESTINO

D E STI N O  20  GA , 3"
NEW FOR 2008 AAA-Grade oil-finished walnut
MSR P $3495

A. The bottom tang of the Destino is gold engraved and reads

“1 of 250” as a testament to its limited production and availability.
B. The Destino’s checkered wooden butt plate caps off the graceful lines
of the straight-style, English stock. A fitted interchangeable rubber
butt pad is also included with each Destino.
C. Gold embellished upland game scenes grace both sides of the
B
highly-polished Destino receiver.
F R A N C H I U S A . C O M

STAN DAR D F E ATU R E S

CHOKE TUBES: C, IC, M, IM & F and wrench.

STOCK FINISH: Traditional hand-rubbed oil-finish.
SOFT CASE: Heav y canvas & leather fitted, zippered, take-down soft case.
BUTT PAD: Walnut, checkered butt plate and fitted rubber recoil pad.

O P TI O NAL ACC E SSO R I E S

CHOKE TUBES: Available in C, IC, M, IM & F.

HARD CASE: Custom fitted hard case to protect in transport. A C

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 N ICK SISLEY
Shooting Illustrated

Over 100Years
QUALITY

CRAFTSMANSHIP

TRADITION
 BALANCED AND FLUID SWINGING, A new affordable lightweight semi-auto shotgun called the I-12 Sporting
joins the Franchi family. Combining tradition with technology and
the new I-12 Sporting is the first of its maintaining the best features from Franchi’s previous semi-auto models,
kind, as an Inertia Driven® shotgun, the I-12 Sporting represents a new beginning for an innovative line
of light, fast and reliable semi-auto shotguns designed specifically for
to feature an elongated forcing cone, clay shooters. Weighing only 6½ lbs, the I-12 Sporting utilizes
a lightweight aluminum alloy receiver that’s strengthened with steel
providing superior patterns and softer
inserts, allowing for a solid steel-to-steel lock-up. The I-12 Sporting’s
shooting. The I-12 Sporting has all the lightweight feature means you can swing fast to pick up second birds
quicker with plenty of time to make the shot. The I-12’s 30" barrel with
desirable features of more expensive 10mm tapered target rib is ported to control muzzle climb and utilizes
models, where style and performance extended choke tubes that are compatible with Benelli’s Crio™ chokes
for easy fitting and removal. The I-12’s WeatherCoat™ walnut stock
are blended in a way that’s functional is virtually impervious to any kind of weather and sports a fi nish that
compliments the wood’s beautiful grain pattern. A patented Twin
and attractive.
Shock Absorber™ (TSA) recoil-reducing system diminishes felt-recoil
up 44%, making the I-12 Sporting an absolute pleasure to shoot.

F R AN C H I I 12 S P O R TI N G

I 12 S PO R TI N G  12 GA , 3"

NEW FOR 2008 Walnut with WeatherCoat™
M S R P $1369

A. The I-12 Sporting’s lightweight aluminum alloy receiver is strengthened A B

with steel inserts that allow for a solid steel-to-steel lock-up.
B. The I-12’s 30" barrel with 10mm tapered target rib is ported to control
muzzle climb and utilizes extended choke tubes.
C. The I-12 Sporting is an innovative line of light, fast and reliable
semi-auto shotguns designed specifically for clay shooters.
D. The I-12’s WeatherCoat™ walnut stock is virtually impervious to any
kind of weather and sports a finish that compliments the wood’s
beautiful grain pattern.
F R A N C H I U S A . C O M

C D
STAN DAR D F E ATU R E S

EXTENDED CHOKE TUBES: C, IC, M, IM, F and wrench.

FINISHES: Walnut with WeatherCoat™.
TSA RECOIL PAD: Twin Shock Absorber™ gel-insert recoil pad.

O P TI O NAL ACC E SSO R I E S

TSA RECOIL PADS: Three options to customize length-of-pull

to 143⁄8", 14¾" or 15". Gel insert sold separately.
CHOKE TUBES: C, IC, M, IM, F (Available in f lush or extended versions).
HARD CASE: Custom fitted hard case to protect in transport.

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 B A L A N C E A N D S W I N G blend in a Trapper ready? Pull! A crossing simultaneous pair are released. You
shoulder your Franchi Renaissance Sporting and it comes up like it
way that makes this an appealing over was custom-made to fit. With a proper sustained lead each target
& under for clay target shooters at disappears in a puff of dust. The Renaissance Sporting joins the
Franchi family, inspired by the specific requirements of clay target
every level. Designed specifically for shooters. The Renaissance Sporting comes in 12-gauge and features
30" ported barrels with extended knurled choke tubes for easy fitting
clay target shooters, the Renaissance
and removal. The Sporting’s forcing cones have been lengthened
Sporting combines tradition with to ensure uniform shot patterns and to reduce back pressure and
subsequent felt recoil. Weighing in at eight pounds, the Sporting
technology, which represents a new utilizes an extra-strong, stainless steel box-lock action for handling a
beginning for an innovative line of steady diet of high-brass target loads. The receiver is enhanced with
scroll engraving and gold embellishments. The stock, cut from highly
reliable, Italian made over & under figured select walnut and featuring cut checkering, sports a traditional
oil finish to compliment the wood’s beautiful grain pattern. The stock
shotguns.
is further enhanced with an adjustable comb and Franchi’s patented
recoil-reducing Twin Shock Absorber™ system.

FRANCHI RENAISSANCE SPORTING

R E NAI SSAN CE S PO R TI N G  12 GA , 3"

A-Grade oil-finished walnut
M S R P $2139

The Sporting’s 30” barrels are ported to control muzzle

climb and fitted with extended, knurled chokes to
facilitate easy removal and installation without tools.

A. Located behind the Sporting’s top lever is the multi-function safety,

which serves as both barrel-selector and safety.
B. The Renaissance Sporting comes with a comb that can be adjusted
both horizontally and vertically. An adjustment tool is included
with each gun to facilitate correct placement for optimal fit.
C. The underside of the Sporting’s all-steel, coin-finished receiver
is lavishly engraved with fine scroll work, which also graces the
gold-embellished trigger guard. A

STAN DAR D F E ATU R E S

F R A N C H I U S A . C O M

EXTENDED CHOKE TUBES: C, IC, M and wrench. B

FINISHES: A-Grade oil-finished walnut.
ADJUSTABLE COMB: Customize stock to shooter’s dimensions
(adjustment tool included).
TSA RECOIL PAD: Twin Shock Absorber™ gel-insert recoil pad.
HARD CASE: Custom fitted hard case to protect in transport.

O P TI O NAL ACC E SSO R I E S

TSA RECOIL PADS: Three options to customize length-of-pull

to 143⁄8", 14¾" or 15". Gel insert sold separately.
CHOKE TUBES: C, IC, M, IM, F (Available in f lush or extended versions). C

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 S H O O T I N G .
W H E N
P R O T E C T I O N
E A R
FRANCHI 720 COMPETITION

A N D
E Y E
W E A R
720 COM PE TITI O N  20  GA , 3" M S R P $10 69
A L W A Y S

Satin walnut, WeatherCoat™

Franchi’s 720 Competition operates with a rotary-bolt design, which
locks up like a high-powered rifle. Weighing just 6 lbs., the 720
Competition is extremely light and fast handling, and features a
STAN DAR D FE ATU R E S
ported barrel to keep muzzle climb at a minimum for quick second bird
acquisition. The hard-chrome extended choke tubes can be unscrewed EXTENDED CHOKE TUBES: C, IC, M.
S A F E T Y

FINISHES: Walnut with WeatherCoat™.

by hand for a quick change-out while walking between stations.
TSA RECOIL PAD: Twin Shock Absorber™ gel-insert recoil pad.
The 720 Competition stock is finished with a five-step process called
WeatherCoat™, which not only makes the stock impervious to weather O P TI O NAL ACC E SSO R I E S
conditions, but enhances the figuring and beauty of the walnut.
T H I N K

TSA RECOIL PADS: Three options to customize length-of-pull

to 143⁄8”, 14¾”or 15”. Gel insert sold separately.
CHOKE TUBES: C, IC, M, IM, F (Available in flush or
For a distinctive look even while sitting in the club gun rack, extended versions).
the Competition sports the Franchi emblem and Franchi’s HARD CASE: Custom fitted hard case to protect in transport.
WeatherCoat™ identification on the pistol grip cap.
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FRANCHI ACCESSORIES
 LEE HOOTS,
Editor, Petersen’s Hunting

Over 100Years
QUALITY

CRAFTSMANSHIP

TRADITION
 FR ANCH I PARTS AN D ACCESSOR I ES

From choke tubes and gun cases to shirts, hats and many other labeled items, Franchi shooters can enjoy a
selection of parts, accessories and gear that can be used, worn or displayed proudly. Whether it’s a patch for
your jacket, a cup for your coffee, or a deluxe hard case for your Renaissance, if it says Franchi, you know it
stands for quality.

STAN DAR D CH O K E TU B E S

Standard, flush-mount
choke tubes are available
PACK AG I N G for 12-, 20- and 28-gauge in
Besides the choke tubes cylinder, improved cylinder,
that come with the guns, modified, improved
Franchi offers a full range modified and full.
of extra choke tubes for all • •• ••• •••• •••••
its 12-, 20- and 28-gauge F IM M IC C
E X TE N D E D CH O K E TU B E S
shotguns. Look for them
Perfect for competition,
at your local authorized
Franchi’s knurled extended
Franchi dealer.
black oxide finish choke
tubes are machined from
durable, stainless steel and
are available in cylinder,
improved cylinder, modified,
R ECO I L PADS
improved modified and full.
Franchi’s TSA (Twin Shock
(Specify 12- or 20-gauge)
Absorber™) recoil pads • •• ••• •••• •••••
F IM M IC C
feature a special gel insert
that can reduce felt recoil E X TE N D E D CH O K E TU B E S

by as much as 44%. To Two extended field chokes

adjust from 143⁄8" to 14¾" to are available. An improved
#520 0 9
15" length-of-pull, the quick modified pass shooting
TSA
change TSA pads come in Gel-pad
choke (#50992) and a
#52023 #52024 #52025
insert modified choke for shooting
three thicknesses.
14 3⁄8 ” 14 ¾” 15”
Length Length Length over decoys (#50993).
of pull of pull of pull

TU R K EY E X TE N D E D
R ECO I L R E D UCE R CH O K E TU B E
Franchi offers a mercury- Get the drop on that big
filled recoil reducer for gobbler with an extended
the synthetic stocked I-12, choke tube made especially
912, 712 and 612 models. for today’s new turkey loads.
Weighing in at just 13 The .665 constriction tube
ounces, the Franchi recoil (#50994) is designed to throw
reducer is installed by ultra-dense patterns that
simply screwing it onto the will reach out for those wary
existing receiver extension. toms that hang up at the
(No bracket is necessary) edge of shooting distance.

NEW FOR 2008

G U N SOC K
CH O K E WR E N CH
While other gun cases
F R A N C H I U S A . C O M

Available in 12-, 20- and

often lock-in moisture, 28-gauge, the Franchi
Franchi’s breathable sock choke wrench is as handy
lets moisture out. The sock in the field as it is at the
material is impregnated work bench.
with VCI, which keeps your
gun protected from rust at
all times.

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 FRANCHI GEAR

FR AN CH I HAR D C AS E

The Franchi hard case

is available for all over-
FRANCHIUSA.COM unders (#90057) and

O F T E N .
S I N G LE BAR R E L
autoloaders (#90100). It
TAK E  DOWN C AS E has storage space for
Heavy canvas duck choke tubes, wrench and
and leather trim mean cleaning kit

F I R E A R M
this takedown case will
(#90057) (#90100) $40
last through years of
hunting. A long strap
lets you sling it over the

Y O U R
shoulder.

(#90067) $110

C L E A N
S A F E T Y .
D OU B LE BAR R E L
TAK E  D OWN C AS E

A Boyt-made quilted
TAK E  DOWN HAR D C AS E take-down case is ideal for

G U N
This English-style take- keeping your over-under
down hard case fits a single protected to and from the

O F
set of barrels for a double- hunting field. This one
barrel shotgun and comes carries a two-barrel set.

P A R T
with keyed locks and
(#90089) $125
re-enforced corners. Will fit

I M P O R T A N T
Franchi over & unders and
most side-by-sides.

(#90068) $250

A N
I S
C L E A N I N G
D E LUXE T WO BAR R E L
HAR D C AS E

This two barrel English

fit hard case, comes with
keyed locks and re-enforced
corners. Will fit Franchi FLOATI N G G U N C AS E R E G U L A R
over & unders and most The floater case will keep
side-by-sides. your shotgun above
(#90085) $350 water if it falls out of
the boat. It comes in
Advantage® Max-4™
camouflage, perfect for
waterfowl hunting.
S A F E T Y

(#90088) $40
T H I N K

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 FRANCHI GEAR

SPORT SHIRT

This classically-styled
sport shirt is made of 100%
combed cotton. It sports FRANCHIUSA.COM

a three-button front, a
rib knit collar and cuffs,
a durable double-needle
construction on all seams
and the Franchi logo on
the left front. Available in
sizes: M, L, XL and XXL.

I N E R TIA D R IVE N®
S H O R T S LE E V E TS H I R T

With the Inertia Driven®

logo on the back and
Franchi logo on the front,
this is a T-shirt that makes
a statement. Woven from
6.1 oz. pre-shrunk 100%
cotton fiber, the Franchi
T-shirt features a quarter-
turned seamless collar,
it’s tapered shoulder-to-
shoulder and is fully double
stiched. Available in sizes:
L, XL, and XXL.

TS H I R T

Constructed of tough,
pre-shrunk cotton, these
T-shirts have the Franchi
F R A N C H I U S A . C O M

logo and shooter on the

back with the words “Here
birdie, birdie…” on the front.
Available in sizes: M, L, XL,
and XXL.

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FRANCHIUSA.COM

NEW FOR 2008

# 9 029 0 # 9 0 0 93 # 9 0 073 #9 0 034 # 9 0122

Inertia Driven® Black Advantage® Timber HD™ Advantage® Max-4™ Blaze Orange RealTree® APG HD™

P E R S O N S .
U N A U T H O R I Z E D
# 9 010 9 # 9 010 6 # 9 0 0 82 # 9 0 077 # 9 0118
Gold Burnt Orange Khaki Waxed Brown Duck Brown Canvas

FR AN CH I HATS

T O
Shooting hats, embroidered with the Franchi logo, are available in several styles and colors. One size fits all.

A C C E S S I B L E
I N SU L ATE D TR AVE L
TUM B LE R

FRANCHIUSA.COM When headed to the

N O T
CO FFE E M UG range or the hunting field
Show them you came you can sip your favorite

A R E
#90405
to win with the Franchi drink, hot or cold, with this
coffee mug. The ceramic Franchi travel tumbler.

T H E Y
Franchi coffee mug is This stainless steel tumbler
available in green with has a 16-oz. capacity and
white Franchi logo. features foam insulation

S O
# 9 0 0 42 and plastic inner liner.

G U N S
S T O R E

S E W  O N PATCH

No sporting jacket is
L APE L PI N
complete without the
Show your colors with the
Franchi logo proudly
Franchi lapel pin. Available
displayed! This Franchi
in green with embossed
S A F E T Y

sew-on logo patch is

gold Franchi shield logo.
available in green with # 9 0 055
# 9 0 0 41
a white embroidered
Franchi logo.
T H I N K

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F R A N C H I U S A . C O M

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F R A N C H I S P E C I F I C AT I O N S

Engraved receiver

Engraved receiver with gold inlay

U S E .
T O
R E A D Y
U N T I L
U N L O A D E D
Engraved receiver with gold inlay

G U N
T H E
K E E P
A L W A Y S
S A F E T Y
T H I N K

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Benelli USA® has a limited number of World Class Dealers™ who handle the Benelli USA®
World Class Collection™, a selection of premium-grade firearms from Benelli and Franchi.

This unique high-grade collection of firearms is made from the finest materials,
adorned with the most refined engraving and complimented with
dramatically-figured select walnut. For more information about
the Benelli USA® World Class Collection™ of firearms or
to locate a World Class Dealer in your area,
visit franchiusa.com.

Tel: (301) 283-6981 Fax: (301) 283-6988

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