FRANCHI INSTINCT SL 12ga 28"

Sometimes the hunt doesn’t go as planned and you don’t hear the iconic sound of flushing wings until late in the day. Prevent fatigue and ensure day-long comfort with a lightweight Instinct SL over/under shotgun from Franchi. Ergonomically designed around an aluminum receiver, the Instinct SL shotgun provides exceptional fit, balance, feel and portability in all upland environments from pheasant-filled fields to woodlands holding grouse. A distinct, scalloped receiver teams perfectly with stained A-grade satin walnut for a sleek and classy look. When a perfectly pointing lightweight over/under is what you’re after, consider the Instinct SL line of shotguns.

Scalloped Aluminum Receiver

Featuring Franchi's signature scalloped design, the aluminum receiver combines a clean and upscale look with lightweight comfort in the field.

Trigger Guard Logo & Underside Engraving

 The gun's underside features an engraved "Franchi" logo and classic, subtle engraving. The presentation is finished with a beautifully crafted trigger guard with gold Franchi "F" logo..

Prince Of Wales Stock & Checkering

A slim, purposefully designed Prince of Wales grip with cut checkering combines superior ergonomics and shooting comfort with traditional style.

Ergonomic Tapered Forend

The slim and tapered forend features cut checkering and was purposefully designed for heightened ergonomic performance and comfort in all shooting applications.

Recoil Pad

Every Franchi Over/Under comes standard with a recoil pad to promote shooting comfort with heavier loads and during long days in the field.

Standard Features

Auto Ejectors-    Incorporates automatic ejectors to quickly clear spent hulls and faciliate fast reloading.

Barrel Selector-    A horizontal barrel selector switch on the tang-mounted safety allows for the choice of which barrel fires first.

Auto Safety-    The tang-mounted safety automatically resets ot the "On" position when the action is opened.

Extended Choke Tubes-   IC, M, F and wrench.

Hard Case-    Custom fitted hard case to protect in transport.

Aluminum Receiver Construction-    The monobloc receiver is machined from a solid aluminum block and features Franchi's signature scalloped design for a clean and upscale look, with the added comfort of reduced weight in the field.

A-Grade Walnut-    A Prince of Wales Stock and tapered Forend are crafted from A-Grade satin walnut and feature cut checkering to promote a positive grip.

Vented Barrels-     Vents between the two barrels assist in the dissipation of heat when multiple shots are fired in quick succession.

Vented Rib-    Featuring a vented rib to help dissipate heat and dampen mirage.

Fiber-Optic Sight-    Included fiber-optic front sight for easy target acquisition.

Specifications

Item Number:      40815  

Stock Finish:       A-Grade Satin Walnut    

Receiver Finish:      Aluminum Alloy                             

Barrel Finish:      Blued, Gloss       

Gauge:     12-Gauge          

Barrel Length:     28”        

Grip:      Prince of Wales

Size:      Standard             

Chokes:     IC, M, F            

Chambered For:     2-3/4", 3"

Sight:     Fiber-optic red-bar front sight

Action:     Over and Under Shotguns         

Drilled & Tapped:     No  

Length of Pull:      14-1/4"                

Drop at Heel:      2”          

Drop at Comb:      1-1/2" 

Overall Length:      46.25”               

Avg. Weight:       6.3 lbs