Current manufacturer established during 1868, located in Brescia, Italy. In 1987, Franchi was sold to Socimi, then to Beretta, and most recently to Benelli. This trademark has been imported for approximately the past 50 years. Currently imported exclusively by Benelli USA, located in Accokeek, MD, since 1998. Previously imported and distributed by American Arms, Inc. located in North Kansas City, MO. Some models were previously imported by FIE firearms located in Hialeah, FL.
FRANCHI Models
.243 Win. (disc. 2020), 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Win. (disc. 2020), .308 Win., .30-06 (disc. 2020), .300 Win. Mag., or .350 Legend (new 2021) cal., 22 or 24 in. CHF free floating threaded or plain (mfg. 2018 only) barrel, 4 shot mag., no sights, black synthetic ergonomic stock with TSA recoil pad and recessed swivel attachments, one-piece three lug fluted bolt, 60 degree bolt handle, receiver top has Picatinny rails, hinged floorplate, black (disc. 2020), FDE (new 2020), or Hunter Gray (new 2021) finish, 6.6-7.8 lbs. New 2018.
.223 Rem. or .308 Win. cal., 18 in. threaded free floating barrel with muzzle brake, 10 shot Magpul AICS mag., adj. Relia trigger, flip-up adj. sights, Evolved Ergonom-X synthetic stock with low-rise comb, M-LOK and QD sling attachment points, and TrueTimber Strata camo finish, TSA recoil pad, free floated Picatinny rail, Midnight Bronze Cerakote finish on barrel and receiver, 7.5 lbs. New 2023.
6.5 Creedmoor, .223 Rem. (mfg. 2020 only), .308 Win., .300 Win. Mag. (new 2021), 6.5 PRC (new 2021), or .350 Legend (new 2021) cal., 22 or 24 in. threaded barrel with Cobalt (disc. 2022), Burnt Bronze, or Midnight Bronze Cerakote finish, muzzle brake, detachable mag., hinged floorplate, ergonomic stock, TSA recoil pad, one-piece Picatinny top rail, Hunter Gray (mfg. 2020 only), Realtree Excape camo, TrueTimber Strata camo, or Optifade Elevated II (mfg. 2021-2022) finish on stock, 7.1-7.5 lbs. New 2020.
.223 Rem., .22-250 Rem., .224 Valkyrie, 6.5 Creedmoor (new 2022), or .308 Win. (new 2022) cal., 24 in. heavy spiral-fluted threaded barrel with Midnight Bronze Cerakote finish, muzzle brake, removable box mag., adj. Relia trigger, Evolved Ergonom-X synthetic stock with Optifade Subalpine (disc. 2022) or TrueTimber Prairie camo (new 2023) finish, removable cheek rest, TSA recoil pad, removable checkered polymer grip, fluted Relia bolt, one-piece Picatinny rail, 9.4 lbs. New 2021.
.22 LR cal., 21 in. barrel, open sight, commemorates Franchi's 100th anniversary. Mfg. 1968 only.
12 ga., 3 in. chambers, 28 in. barrels, SST, separated barrels, ejectors, single trigger, engraved silver finished frame with gold accents, with case, 7 lbs. 4 oz. Imported 1997 only.
12 ga., 3 in. chambers, 26 or 28 in. VR barrels with choke tubes, blue non-engraved receiver, SST, ejectors, checkered satin finished walnut stock and forearm. 7 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 2004-2005.
12 ga., 3 in. chambers, right or left-hand action, blue (Classic Field, new 2004) or polished steel (silver) alloy frame with game bird etching, 26 or 28 in. interchangeable barrels with choke tubes, ejectors, SST, checkered satin finished walnut stock and forearm, 7.4 lbs. Mfg. 1998-2005.
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chambers (20 ga. only), lightweight alloy receiver with etching and gold fill, approx. 6.8 lbs. Mfg. 2000-2002.
12 ga., 28 in. barrels, less engraving than Alcione SL, separated barrels. Importation disc. 1989.
12 ga., 27 or 28 in. separated barrels, ejectors, single trigger, silver finished frame engraved with luggage case, 6 lbs. 13 oz. Importation disc. 1986.
12 ga. only, 2 3/4 in. chambers (can also be fitted for barrels with 3 in. chambers), polished stainless steel receiver, blue barrels, SST, manual safety, ejectors, 30 in. target rib ported barrels with choke tubes, detachable sideplates, available in left-hand, 7.7 lbs. Disc. 2005.
12 ga., 3 in. chambers, boxlock action, 28 in. VR barrels with choke tubes, 20 ga. barrels can be ordered without additional gunsmithing, gloss finished AA Grade checkered walnut pistol grip stock and Schnabel forearm, engraved sideplates including mallard and pheasant gold inlays, satin silver finish, 7 1/2 lbs. Imported 2003-2005.
12 ga., 3 in. chambers, 26 or 28 in. interchangeable barrels with VR and 3 choke tubes, gold plated trigger, deluxe walnut stock, removable sideplates with etched game scenes, approx. 7.4 lbs. Imported 2001-2005.
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chambers, 26 or 28 in. interchangeable vent. barrels with VR and 3 choke tubes, receiver manufactured from aluminum alloy coupled with titanium inserts, gold plated trigger with selector switch, deluxe walnut stock, removable sideplates with etched game scenes, selector switch, approx. 6.8 lbs. Imported 2002-2005.
finer wood, more engraving. Mfg. 1960-66.
12 ga., 26, 28, or 30 in. barrels, various chokes, vent. rib, auto ejectors, boxlock, selective single trigger, checkered pistol grip stock. Mfg. 1960-1969.
high grade wood, more engraving. Mfg. 1967-69.
12 ga., 3 in. chambers, 32 in. barrels, full choke, ejectors, SST, checkered pistol grip stock. Mfg. 1962-1965.
highest grade wood, elaborate engraving and inlay. Mfg. 1967-1969.
select wood, engraved coin finished frame. Mfg. 1962-69.
12 ga., boxlock, 26 in. vent. rib barrels, bored skeet no. 1 and no. 2, SST, checkered pistol grip stock. Mfg. 1960-1969.
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gold inlaid game birds. Mfg. 1960-66.
30 in. vent. rib barrels, bored mod. and full, trap stock. Mfg. 1960-1969.
28 ga. or .410 bore, 2 3/4 or 3 in. chambers, 28 in. VR barrels, 5 chokes, oil finished pistol grip walnut stock, beavertail forearm, mechanical triggers, color case hardened frame, automatic safety, 5.8 lbs. Mfg. 2013-2015.
12 ga., 3 in. chambers, 28 in. separated barrels with VR and Franchokes, black frame with gold accents and gold plated trigger, SST, ejectors, checkered walnut stock and forearm, 7 lbs. Imported 1989-91.
12 ga., 2 3/4 in. chambers, alloy frame, 26 in. separated barrels with VR and Franchokes, checkered walnut stock and forearm, 6 lbs. Imported 1989-91.
12 or 20 ga., boxlock action, ST, ejectors, 26 or 28 in. VR barrels with fixed chokes. Imported 1988-89 only.
12 ga., 2 3/4 in. chambers, ultra light alloy frame with gold inlays, scroll engraving, and nickel finish, SST, ejectors, 26 in. barrels with Franchokes, checkered walnut stock and forearm, includes hard case. Imported 1998-2000.
12 ga., boxlock with alloy frame featuring silver finish with gold plated game scenes, 26 in. separated barrels with VR and choke tubes, SST, ejectors, select checkered walnut stock and forearm, hard case, 6 lbs. Imported 1992-1997.
12, 16, 20, 28 ga., or .410 bore, 24-30 in. barrels, various chokes, auto ejectors, SST, engraved alloy frame, checkered walnut stock. Mfg. 1968-75.
higher grade wood, more engraving. Mfg. 1970-74.
higher grade wood, more engraving. Mfg. 1970-74.
12 ga., lightweight model of the Alcione SL, 27 or 28 in. separated barrels, moderate engraving on silver finish frame, 6 lbs. 1 oz. Disc. 1985.
26 in. barrels, bored skeet no. 1 and no. 2, wide vent. rib, case hardened steel frame. Mfg. 1970-74.
12 ga., 30 in. mod. and full, wide vent. rib, trap stock, pad. Mfg. 1970-74.
12 (disc. 2020) or 20 (new 2020) ga., 2 3/4 or 3 in. chambers, 26 (new 2020) or 28 (disc. 2020) in. barrels, choke tubes, color case hardened steel or brushed aluminum (SL model, new 2021), auto ejectors, red fiber optic front sights, A Grade satin finished walnut stock, auto safety, drop, cast, LOP, and grip length have all been designed to fit a woman's body, 5.4-7.2 lbs. New 2016.
12, 20, 28 (mfg. 2016-2020) ga., or .410 bore (mfg. 2016-2020), 3 in. chambers, 26 (mfg. 2012-2014, reintroduced 2022) or 28 in. barrels, 5 choke tubes, color case hardened receiver, auto ejectors, SST, red fiber optic front bead sights, checkered A Grade satin walnut stock and forearm, includes custom fitted hard case, 6.1-6.4 lbs. New 2012.
12, 20, or 28 (new 2021) ga., 2 3/4 or 3 in. chambers, 28 in. gloss blued barrels, extended choke tubes, auto ejectors, red fiber optic bead sight, AA Grade checkered satin walnut stock, Schnabel forend, auto safety, color case hardened steel receiver engraved with hunting scene and gold inlaid highlights, includes hard case. New 2019.
12, 16 (new 2023, 2 3/4 only), 20, or 28 (new 2023) ga., 2 3/4 or 3 in. chambers, 28 in. VR barrels with glossy blued finish, five extended screw-in chokes, auto ejectors, gold-plated trigger, red fiber optic front bar sight, AA Grade Prince of Wales stock and Schnabel forend with checkering, recoil pad, cut checkering on grip, color case hardened steel receiver with engraving and gold inlay, 7.5 lbs. New 2022.
12, 16 (new 2018), 20, 28 (new 2020) ga., or .410 bore (new 2020), 3 in. chambers, 26 or 28 in. barrels, 5 extended choke tubes, coin finished aluminum alloy receiver, auto ejectors, red fiber optic front bead sights, checkered AA Grade satin walnut stock and forearm, includes custom fitted hard case, 5.3-5.7 lbs. New 2012.
12, 16, 20, or 28 (new 2021) ga., 2 3/4 or 3 in. chambers, 28 in. barrels, five extended choke tubes, auto ejectors, gold trigger, AA Grade satin walnut stock with checkering, Schnabel forend, Prince of Wales grip, traditional floral engraving on receiver, 5.6-6.3 lbs. New 2020.
12 ga., 3 in. chambers, 30 in. VR barrels with extended choke tubes, checkered satin finished "A" Grade walnut stock with square pistol grip and Schnabel forearm, nickel finished receiver with gold trigger, includes fitted hard case, 7 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 2014-2018.
12 or 20 (new 2020) ga., 2 3/4 or 3 in. chambers, 30 in. ported barrels with wide vented rib, extended choke tubes, polished steel receiver, auto ejectors, fiber optic sights, satin walnut stock with adj. comb and right-hand palm swell. New 2019.
12 ga., boxlock, 30 or 32 in. barrels, imp. mod. and full or full and full, auto ejectors, SST, high vent. rib, trap style stock, buttpad, cased. Mfg. 1976-disc.
12 ga., similar to Model 2003 Trap, except single barrel, cased. Mfg. 1976-diisc.
two sets of barrels, one single, one O/U, cased. Mfg. 1976-disc.
three sets of barrels, cased. Mfg. 1976-disc.
12 ga., steel frame, 26-28 in. barrels, various chokes, vent. rib, auto ejectors, SST, checkered pistol grip stock. Mfg. 1975.
12 ga., 26-28 in. barrels, various chokes, vent. rib, auto ejectors, alloy frame, SST, checkered pistol grip stock. Mfg. 1975.
similar to Renaissance Field, except has gold plated trigger, A Grade walnut and gold bird inlays. Imported 2006-2010.
includes 26 in. 20 and 28 ga. barrels. Mfg. 2008-2010.
similar to Renaissance Classic, except has AA Grade walnut, deep relief engraving, gold game scene inlays. Imported 2006-2010.
12, 20, or 28 ga., 3 in. chambers (2 3/4 in. on 28 ga.), boxlock action with polished blue finish, 26 or 28 in. VR barrels with choke tubes, ejectors, SST, oil finished walnut stock and forearm, Twin Shock absorber recoil pad with gel insert, 5.5-6.2 lbs. Imported 2006-2010.
12 ga., 3 in. chambers, 30 in. VR ported barrels with extended choke tubes, A Grade walnut stock with adj. comb, engraving, approx. 8 lbs. Imported 2007-2010.
12 ga. only, design for sporting clays or hunting, 28 in. vent. ported (disc. 1993) or unported (new 1997) barrels with target VR and choke tubes, SST, ejectors, select walnut with checkering, solid pad, hard case, 7 3/4 lbs. Imported 1992-1993, resumed 1997, disc. 1998.
radical competition trap, very high rib separated barrels, under single and O/U, drop-in set screw chokes (hex drive), set aluminum cased. Disc.
20 or 28 ga., 3 in. chambers on 20 ga., 26 or 28 (20 ga. only) in. vent. barrels with 3 choke tubes, aluminum frame with steel reinforcement, etched game scene receiver with gold filled inlays, skeletonized opening lever, deluxe oil finished checkered pistol grip or English (new 2002) stock and forearm, mechanical gold plated SST, 5.5 (28 ga.) or 5.8 (20 ga.) lbs. Imported 2001-2005.
20 or 28 ga., 3 in. chambers, similar to Veloce Model, except has semi-pistol grip deluxe walnut stock. Limited importation 2004 only.
includes one set of 26 in. 20 ga. and one set of 26 in. 28 ga. barrels, cased, 5.7 lbs. Imported 2003-2005.
20 ga., 26 in. barrel, checkered oil finished AA walnut stock and forearm, deep relief engraving with gold game bird inlays, gold plated trigger, 5 1/2 lbs. Available from World Class dealers only. U.S. importation 2007-2012.
12 ga., choice of barrel length and chokes, Anson & Deeley box lock action, auto ejectors, double triggers, checkered English style stock, engraved. Mfg. 1940-50.
12 ga., Anson & Deeley boxlock action, extractors, double triggers, checkered English style stock, engraved. Mfg. 1937-1960.
12 ga., similar to Astore, except higher grade wood, more engraving, auto ejectors. Disc.
12 ga., similar to Astore 5, except less elaborate. Mfg. in Spain for Franchi.
20 ga., 3 in. chambers, boxlock action with satin nickel finish and game scene engraving with gold inlays, SST, extractors, checkered straight grip AAA English walnut stock, fitted rubber buttpad, limited production of 250 during 2007-mid-2008.
12, 20, or 28 ga., 3 in. chambers except for 28 ga., English style straight grip walnut stock and splinter forearm, scalloped coin finished boxlock receiver, SST, extractors, 26 in. barrels with fixed chokes, includes fitted hardcase, 5.7-6.4 lbs. Limited importation 2003.
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chambers, scalloped boxlock action, SST, blued or case colored (20 ga. only) frame, 26 in. VR barrels with choke tubes, straight grip A Grade oil finished walnut stock and splinter forearm. Imported 2007-2009.
12, 16, or 20 ga., barrels and choke custom order, stock to order, hand detachable sidelock, self-opening action, auto ejectors, six grades offered, they differ only in overall quality and ornamentation, and grade of wood used.
the following models are available through the Beretta Galleries and selected premium dealers only.
12 or 20 ga., limited importation.
12 (disc. 2001), 20, or 28 (new 1996) ga., 2 3/4 in. chamber, semi-humpback design, long recoil operation, 24, 26, 28, or 30 (disc. in 1990) in. VR barrel with (beginning 1989) or w/o choke tubes, standard choke tubes became available in 1989, alloy receiver, checkered pistol grip satin walnut stock and forearm, 6 lbs. 9 oz. (12 ga.) and 5 lbs. 6 oz. (20 ga.). Mfg. 1950-2016.
20 ga., 2 3/4 in. chamber, 24 in. barrel with choke tubes (became standard 1990), 4 shot, black receiver, bead sights, satin walnut stock and forearm, 12 1/2 in. LOP, matte blue finish, 5.4 lbs. Disc. 2016.
20 or 28 ga., 2 3/4 in. chamber, 26 in. barrel, 4 shot, gold trigger, bead sights, A Grade satin walnut, English (mfg. 2002-disc.) or Prince of Wales (new 2012) stock and forearm, receiver accents, high polish blue finish, approx. 5 1/2 lbs. New 2000-2016.
similar to 48 AL Field, except has 3 in. chamber with 28 in. (disc. 1988) or 32 in. VR barrel, recoil pad. Mfg. 1954-1990.
similar to 48 AL Field, except etched receiver, better wood, VR standard, Franchokes became available in 1989. Mfg. 1950-1990.
12 or 20 (disc. 2017, reintroduced 2022) ga., 2 3/4 and 3 in. chamber, 26 (disc. 2017, reintroduced 2022) or 28 in. barrel, 3 choke tubes, 4 shot mag., fiber optic red bar front sight, includes shim kit, walnut (disc. 2017) or synthetic stock in black, Realtree Max-4 (disc.), Realtree Max-5 (disc. 2017), Mossy Oak Bottomland (disc. 2017), or Realtree APG (disc. 2016) 100% camo finish, right (disc. 2017) or left-hand configuration, 5.6-6.5 lbs. New 2012.
12 or 20 ga., 2 3/4 or 3 in. chambers, 28 or 30 in. barrel, nickel receiver, black synthetic stock and forearm. Mfg. 2013-2016.
12 or 20 ga., 3 in. chamber, 24 or 26 in. VR barrel, fiber optic front sight, adj. shims, shorter dimensions, choice of black synthetic, Realtree Max-4 (disc. 2015), Realtree Max-5 (new 2016), or Realtree APG 100% camo finish, 5.8 lbs. Mfg. 2014-2017.
12 or 20 (new 2018) ga., 2 3/4 or 3 in. chamber, 26 (new 2018) or 28 in. barrel, choke tubes, A Grade satin finished walnut stock, the drop, cast, pitch, and LOP are all tailored to fit a woman's build, includes shim kit, 6.6 lbs. New 2016.
12 or 20 ga., 2 3/4 and 3 in. chamber, Inertia Driven action, 26 or 28 in. chrome-lined VR barrel, interchangeable chokes, 4 shot mag., red bar fiber optic front sight, A-Grade satin walnut or synthetic stock in black, Realtree Max-5, or Mossy Oak Bottomland camo, TSA recoil pad, sling attachment points on the mag. cap and buttstock, ergonomic pistol grip, ambidextrous safety, drilled and tapped receiver, oversized bolt handle and bolt release button, enlarged loading port, includes shim kit, black anodized, Realtree Max-5, MOBL, or Midnight Bronze Cerakote (new 2022) barrel and receiver finish, 6.9 lbs. New 2017.
12 (disc. 2018) or 20 ga., 3 in. chamber, 24 or 26 in. chrome-lined VR barrel with 3 chokes, 4 shot, fiber optic red bar front sight, black synthetic, Realtree Max-5, or Mossy Oak Bottomland (new 2019) camo stock and forend, includes four 1/4 in. spacers for LOP adjustment, 6.7 lbs. New 2017.
12 (new 2022) or 20 ga., 3 in. chamber, Inertia Driven system, 24 in. barrel, extended choke tubes, drilled and tapped receiver, hooded dual color fiber optic front bar sight, Steadygrip pistol grip stock, TSA recoil pad, two sling attachment points, 100% Mossy Oak Bottomland camo finish, 6.7 lbs. New 2021.
12 or 20 ga., 2 3/4 or 3 in. chamber, 26 or 28 in. barrel, 4 shot mag., engraved silver receiver, AA-Grade satin walnut stock. Limited mfg. 2018 only.
12 or 20 ga., 2 3/4 or 3 in. chamber, 26 or 28 in. chrome-lined VR barrel, Mobil chokes, 4 shot mag., gold trigger, black trigger guard, AA Grade satin walnut stock and forend with cut checkering, TSA recoil pad, nickel-colored receiver with etched game scene engraving featuring the Labrador Retriever. Mfg. 2019 only.
12 or 20 ga., 2 3/4 or 3 in. chamber, Inertia Driven, 26 or 28 in. chrome-lined VR barrel, 3 Mobil chokes, 4 shot mag., gold trigger, black trigger guard, AA Grade satin walnut stock and forend with cut checkering, TSA recoil pad, nickel-colored receiver with engraving featuring a German Shorthaired Pointer, 6-6.9 lbs. Mfg. 2020-2021.
12 or 20 ga., 2 3/4 or 3 in. chamber, 26 or 28 in. barrel, 4 shot mag., synthetic stock with Optifade Waterfowl Marsh or Optifade Waterfowl Timber finish, Burnt Bronze or Cobalt Cerakote receiver finish, 6-6.9 lbs. New 2019.
12 or 20 ga., 2 3/4, 3, or 3 1/2 (mfg. 2022 only) in. chamber, 24 in. chrome-lined barrel, RHINO extended choke tubes, 4 shot mag., hooded dual-color fiber optic front bar sight, synthetic pistol grip stock with Optifade Subalpine finish, TSA recoil pad, Picatinny rail, Midnight Bronze Cerakote receiver finish, 6.8-7.7 lbs. New 2021.
12 or 20 ga., 2 3/4 or 3 in. chamber, 26 or 28 in. barrel, extended chokes, 4 shot mag., TruGlo dual color fiber optic front sight, A Grade satin walnut stock, TSA recoil pad, Gun Metal Gray Cerakote finish on receiver, 6-6.9 lbs. New 2020.
12 or 20 (new 2020) ga., 2 3/4 or 3 in. chamber, 28 (new 2020) or 30 in. chrome-lined ported barrel with matte blued finish, raised rib, three extended choke tubes, 4 shot mag., A Grade satin walnut stock, TSA recoil pad, polished chrome bolt with oversized handle, white anodized finished receiver. New 2019.
12 ga., 2 3/4, 3, or 3 1/2 in. chamber, Inertia Driven action, 26 or 28 in. chrome-lined VR barrel with three choke tubes, 4 shot mag., red fiber optic front sight, Midnight Bronze (new 2021) or Patriot Bronze (new 2021) Cerakote finish on receiver, synthetic stock in black, Realtree Max-5, or Mossy Oak Bottomland camo, TSA recoil pad, sling attachment points on the mag. cap and buttstock, ergonomic pistol grip, ambi safety, drilled and tapped receiver, oversized bolt handle and bolt release button, enlarged loading port, includes shim kit, 6.9 lbs. New 2017.
12 ga., 2 3/4 in. chamber, 24 in. barrel, extended choke tubes, hooded dual color fiber optic front bar sight, Steadygrip pistol grip stock, TSA recoil pad, two sling attachment points, 100% Mossy Oak Bottomland Camo finish, 7.5 lbs. New 2021.
12 ga., 3 or 3 1/2 in. chamber, 28 in. barrel, 4 shot mag., synthetic stock with Optifade Waterfowl Marsh or Optifade Waterfowl Timber finish, Burnt Bronze or Cobalt Cerakote receiver finish, 7 lbs. New 2019.
12 ga., 3 in. chamber with gas metering system, interchangeable shell handling without gas system adjustments, two-tone black alloy receiver with gold plated accents and trigger, 24, 26, or 28 in. VR barrel with Franchokes, checkered walnut stock and forearm, 7 lbs. Imported 1989-91.
skeet variation of the Black Magic Game, 2 3/4 in. chamber, 26 in. ported VR barrel with fixed Tula skeet choke, skeet dimensioned stock, 7 1/4 lbs. Imported 1989-91.
trap variation of the Black Magic Game, 2 3/4 in. chamber, 30 in. VR barrel with Franchoke system, trap dimensioned stock, 7 1/2 lbs. Imported 1989-91.
20 or 28 ga., 26 or 28 in. barrel, checkered oil finished AA walnut stock and forearm, 5 shot mag., silver receiver with light scroll and gold game bird inlays, gold plated trigger, 5.4-5.7 lbs., available from World Class dealers only. Imported 2007-2016.
mfg. 1954-1973.
12 ga. only, 3 1/2 in. chamber, 26, 28, or 30 (disc.) in. VR barrel with 3 choke tubes and fiber optic front sight, choice of black synthetic, RealTree Max-4 (disc.), RealTree Max-5, RealTree APGX (disc.), or Mossy Oak Bottomlands camo coverage, includes shim kit, approx. 6.8 lbs. Mfg. 2014-2017.
12 ga. only, gas operated, vent. rib, various barrel lengths, alloy receiver, Franchokes became available in 1989. Imported 1985-89.
12 ga., similar to Prestige Model, except has dull matte black finish, Franchokes standard. Imported 1989 only.
same general specifications as the Prestige Model, only etched receiver, Franchokes became available in 1989. Imported 1985-89.
12 ga., incorporates gas-operated Variopress System, adjusts for both 2 3/4 and 3 in. shells, 4 lug rotating breech bolt, alloy receiver, non-glare finish, 26 or 28 in. VR barrels with Franchokes, checkered walnut stock and forearm. Imported 1997 only.
12 (Model 612) or 20 (Model 620) ga., 3 in. chamber, features VarioSystem/Variomax gas operation utilizing reversible gas adjustment collar on mag. tube, advanced safety system, black receiver with (disc. 2001) or w/o gold borders (new 2002), 24, 26, or 28 in. barrel with choke tubes, last shot hold open, choice of checkered satin walnut, black synthetic (not available in 20 ga.) stock and forearm, 100% Realtree X-tra brown (disc. 1999), Realtree HD Timber (new 2002), Max-4 HD (new 2004, not available in 20 ga.), or Advantage (mfg. 2000-2002) camo coverage, 5.9-7 lbs. Mfg. 1998-2004.
12 ga., blue receiver with gold logo (new 2002), or silver receiver with black border and gold small parts (disc. 1998), matte black receiver with green logo (mfg. 2000-2002), or matte black top/polished sides receiver with gold lettering (new 2003), 28 (disc. 1998) or 30 (new 2000) in. ported target rib barrel with extended 4 in. forcing cone and elongated Franchokes, select checkered walnut stock and forearm, 7.1 lbs. Limited mfg. 1998, reintroduced 2000-2004.
12 ga. only, 18 1/2 in. barrel with cyl. bore, matte finish metal with black synthetic stock and forearm, 6 1/2 lbs. Imported 2000-2002.
12 ga. only, 3 in. chamber, Benelli inertia recoil system with rotating bolt head, aluminum receiver, 24, 26, or 28 in. VR barrel, 5 shot mag., choice of synthetic, Weathercoat walnut, or 100% Advantage Timber HD or Max-4 HD camo coverage, recoil pad, approx. 7 lbs. Limited importation 2004 only.
features 30 in. ported VR barrel with extended choke tubes, satin nickel receiver with green Franchi logo insert on right side, checkered Weathercoat pistol grip stock with recoil pad, blue finish, 5 shot mag., Benelli rotary bolt design, approx. 7 lbs. Mfg. 2005-2007.
20 ga. only, 3 in. chamber, 26 or 28 in. barrel, similar to Model 712, except is not available with synthetic stock, also available with short LOP, blue or 100% Advantage Timber HD (disc. 2007) or Max 4-HD camo coverage, approx. 6 lbs. Mfg. 2004-2011.
features 28 in. barrel with Weathercoat stock, blue finish, 5 shot mag. Mfg. 2005-2007.
20 ga. only, 3 in. chamber, nickel finished receiver, 28 in. VR barrel with extended choke tube, Weathercoat stock and forearm, 6.2 lbs. Mfg. 2008-2011.
12 ga. only, 3 1/2 in. chamber, VarioSystem/Variomax gas operation utilizing reversible gas adjustment collar on mag. tube, lightweight alloy receiver, 24, 26, 28, or 30 in. VR barrel with 3 choke tubes, choice of satin walnut stock (new 2002), black synthetic or 100% Advantage Timber HD or Max-4 HD (new 2004) camo coverage, magazine cutoff, includes hard case, 7.5-7.8 lbs. Imported 2001-2005.
12 ga. only, 3 in. chamber, 24, 26, or 28 in. VR barrel, inertia operating system with free floating bolt which compresses an inertia spring upon recoil, choice of synthetic or satin walnut stock and forearm, blued, matte blue, Max-4 HD, APG HD (new 2007), or Timber HD (disc. 2007) camo coverage, Twin Shock Absorber recoil pad with gel insert, approx. 7 1/2 lbs. Mfg. 2005-2011.
12 ga. only, similar to I-12 Inertia, except has AA Grade checkered walnut stock and forearm, 28 in. barrel only, engraved matte nickel receiver, includes hard case. Imported 2006-2011.
12 ga. only, 3 in. chamber, 26 in. VR barrel with choke tubes, Weathercoat straight grip stock and forearm. Mfg. 2008-2009.
12 ga., 30 in. VR barrel with extended choke tubes, satin finished walnut stock and forearm, 7.8 lbs. Mfg. 2008-2011.
12 ga. only, 3 in. chamber, slide action only, synthetic stock with built-in pistol grip, 8 shot tube mag., 21 1/2 in. barrel, 6.8 lbs. Imported 1988-90 only.
12 ga., 2 3/4 in. chamber, tactical shotgun, slide action or semi-auto operation, 5 (new 1991) or 8 (disc.) shot tube mag., alloy receiver, synthetic stock with built-in pistol grip (limited quantities were also mfg. with a folding stock or metal fixed stock), one-button switch to change operating mode, 21 1/2 in. barrel, 8 3/4 lbs. Importation disc. 1994.
12 ga. only, 2 3/4 in. chamber, tactical shotgun, slide action or semi-auto operation, 6 shot detachable box mag., 21 1/2 in. barrel, lateral folding skeleton stock, carrying handle, one button switch to change operating mode, 10 lbs. Limited importation 1989 only.
12 ga. only, 2 3/4 in. chamber, gas operated semi-auto, synthetic stock with built-in pistol grip, 5 (new 1991) or 8 (disc.) shot tube mag., 21 1/2 in. barrel, 6 3/4 lbs. Imported 1988-94.
12 ga., similar to Standard Mag., 3 in. chamber only, turkey scene engraved. Mfg. 1963-65.
22 in. plain barrel, rifle sights.
26 in. skeet choke vent. rib barrel, select wood. Mfg. 1972-1974.
fancy wood and gold filled engraved receiver. Mfg. 1954-75.
engraved hunting scene. Mfg. 1954-75.
mfg. 1954-75.
gold inlaid hunting scene.
12 ga., 26 or 28 in. barrel, various chokes, vent. rib, gas operated, checkered pistol grip stock. Mfg. 1976-disc.
engraved receiver.
fine wood, engraved gold, inlaid receiver. Mfg. 1977-disc.
12 ga., similar to 500, except 30 or 32 in. full choke barrel, very high rib, special trap stock, recoil pad.