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LUIGI FRANCHI MODEL 48-AL SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 400.00 USD
LUIGI FRANCHI MODEL 48-AL SEMI-AUTOMATIC SHOTGUN.
Cal. 20 GA, 3". S# 79794. Bbl. 19 5/8". Model 48-AL semi-automatic shotgun mfg. in Italy by Luigi Franchi. Left side of the receiver is marked with Franchi's mfg. information, followed by the cal. designation. Left side of the receiver is also marked with Franchi's mfg. information, with Italian proofs marked on the bottom right and the S# above the Franchi logo marked on the underside, just ahead of the loading gate. Aluminum receiver exhibits a black anodized finish, with the aluminum trigger guard exhibiting a black enamel finish. Steel bbl. exhibits a blue finish overall. Checkered wood pistol grip buttstock and forend. Buttstock exhibits several brass pin repairs at the wrist and appears to have been lightly sanded and oiled. Brass bead front sight. Bbl. is fitted with a threaded Carlson's Improved Modified choke. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: one sealed 2-pack of Carlson's universal shotgun plugs. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory finishes, exhibiting scattered spots of mild wear, with some wear, thinning, and oxidation present on the bbl. Mirror bore. Action functions appropriately when cycled by hand. Wood furniture is very good overall, exhibiting scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage, with some flaking to the varnish on the forend. (24-3216/MLW). MODERN. $250-400.