Franchi Serial Number Lookup
- Hello group, I have this Franchi 48AL semi-auto 12 gauge. I got it around 1979 so it is older than that. It has a full Gold color receiver. The serial number is in the A481XX series. I contacted Franchi for more info but they didn't have info on a gun this old. Wondering if anyone can provide any more info on this gun.
- Franchi manufactures over and under, and semi-automatic shotguns. Franchi remained a family business since its founding until 1987, when it was acquired by the industrial conglomerate Socimi, based in Milan; with the bankruptcy of Socimi in 1993, Franchi was acquired by Beretta Holding which is the current owner.
Price: $325.00 Buy Now Curio/Relic: Yes Shotgun Gauge: 12 Gauge Manufacturer: L.A. Luigi Franchi Model: 48AL Serial Number: A14529 Barrel Length: 30 Bore Info: 12 gauge Chambers: 2-3/4 https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/shotguns/franchi-shotguns/l-a-luigi-franchi-brescia.cfm?gunid=101494644.
| Firearms manufacturer | |
| Industry | Firearms |
|---|---|
| Founder | Luigi Franchi |
| Headquarters | |
| Products | Shotguns, rifles |
| Parent | Beretta Holding |
Luigi Franchi S.p.A. (Italian pronunciation: [luˈiːdʒi ˈfraŋki]) is an Italian manufacturer of firearms, a division of Beretta Holding.
Franchi products include the military SPAS-12 and SPAS-15 and the sporting-type long-recoil action AL-48. Franchi manufactures over and under, and semi-automatic shotguns.
Franchi remained a family business since its founding until 1987, when it was acquired by the industrial conglomerate Socimi, based in Milan; with the bankruptcy of Socimi in 1993, Franchi was acquired by Beretta Holding which is the current owner.
Firearms[edit]
Submachine guns[edit]
Rifles[edit]
- Franchi LF-58 - .30 Carbine assault rifle.
- Franchi LF-59 - 7.62×51mm NATO battle rifle.
- Franchi mod. 641 - 5.56×45mm NATO assault rifle
- Franchi 'Centennial' - .22LR rifle. Made in 1968 only to commemorate their 100-year anniversary.
- Franchi Para - .22LR Rifle - 8000 made, 3000 of which imported to the US by FIE
Shotguns[edit]
Revolvers[edit]
- RF 83 - Inexpensive service revolver chambered in .38 Special
See also[edit]
Older Franchi Shotgun Models
External links[edit]
Franchi Falconet Serial Number Lookup
I hope some of you are shotgun experts. I've a L A Luigi Franchi Brescia 12 gauge semiauto that I've been trying to determine just what it is. It has engraved quail on the left side of the receiver, and engraved pheasants on the other side. It has a 32' vent rib barrel. I believe it was made in the early 50's. The left side of the barrel near the breach end has S. A. Luigi Franchi Brescia Made in Italy Proof testedfor 3' Magnum stamped. The right side of the breach end of the barrel is stamped Stoeger Arms Corporation New York.
The under side of the breach end is stamped English Steel Co. H. F. C. N. (I think, it is written is script) Supercromato.
Also stamped on the bottom is Ky 1,205 20,3 with 76 stamped below the 20,3 ; 17,5 with 18,4 stamped below the 17, 5 ; then there is a couple of symbols, and the Letters PSF and xii.
I think this may be what is called a Crown Grade, but????
Does anyone know what I have, or can point to Shotgun identification site?
Thanks in advance,
Woodgood