| Visit us: bit.ly WITH A FEATHERWEIGHT, yet durable, aluminum receiver, the Franchi 48 AL upland field gun represents the ultimate refinement of long-recoil auto-loaders. The Franchi 48 AL is the perfect auto-loading bird gun, combining maximum elegance and tradition at minimum weight. Nothing compares with these trim smallbores for easy carrying, even on the longest day afield. The Franchi 48 AL shotgun comes in two grades, the Franchi 48 AL Deluxe and the 48 AL Field. The Franchi 48 AL Deluxe is fitted with figured, select walnut, and features polished metal surfaces and a gold trigger. The 48 AL Field auto-loader has a satin-finished walnut stock, and matte metal surfaces to reduce game-spooking reflections. The field grade is also available in a Field Short Stock model with a 12-1/2" length-of-pull for ladies or young shooters. Ever since legendary gunmaker John Browning presented the long-recoil auto-loader about a century ago, auto-loaders have remained the first choice of many discerning wingshooters because of their lightning-fast handling qualities and superior feel. Youll be amazed at how fast you can get repeated shots off from the 28-gauge Franchi 48 AL Deluxe—a gun that weighs just 5.4 pounds. The 20-gauge Franchi 48 AL Field weighs only a couple of ounces more than the 28-gauge. All 48 AL models have chrome-lined barrels proofed for steel shot and are fitted with screw-in choke tubes in improved cylinder, modified, and full chokes. Cylinder and improved ... |
