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FRANCHI

HIGHLANDER

NEW for 2008
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Franchi designers and gunmakers have combined tradition with technology to create the Highlander side-by-side shotgun, an upland field gun with the best features of innovative design and traditional craftsmanship. At the time of the company’s founding, more than 200 years ago, Franchi produced a top quality side-lock shotgun. Today, Franchi demonstrates the continuing spirit of fine Italian gunmaking with the introduction of the Highlander.

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LEFT: The Highlander’s traditional, color-case-hardened boxlock action is embellished with fine scroll engraving, accentuating the simple lines of the time-honored side-by-side shotgun design.

RIGHT: The Highlander has an automatic safety and ejectors. The 3"-chambered barrels feature monobloc construction and incorporate ejectors for fast handling in the field.

Highlander — 20-GA, 3" — A-Grade, Oil-Finished Walnut; Color Case-Hardened Receiver Finish  
Visit your local Franchi dealer for availablity and pricing.

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Highlander — 12-GA, 3" — A-Grade, Oil-Finished Walnut; Nickel Steel Receiver Finish  
Visit your local Franchi dealer for availablity and pricing.


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Highlander — 20-GA, 3" — A-Grade, Oil-Finished Walnut; Nickel Steel Receiver Finish  
Visit your local Franchi dealer for availablity and pricing.


The Highlander represents the beginning of a line of side-by-side Franchi shotguns that are light, fast and reliable. Available in both 12 and 20 gauge, the Highlander side-by-sides feature a single trigger, automatic safety and ejectors and interchangeable, screw-in choke tubes. Weighing less than any comparable side-by-side shotgun, the Highlander has a lightweight nickel steel receiver graced with scroll engraving and upland field scenes to provide beautiful, yet traditional, styling.

The stock is cut from highly-figured A-grade walnut, and has a true Prince-of-Wales pistol grip. The stock also features cut-checkering and a traditional oil finish that complements the wood’s beautiful figure.

This Franchi shotgun blends style and performance by incorporating all the desirable features of more expensive side-by-side models in a way that will appeal to shooters at every level.


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LEFT: Scrollwork highlights finely-engraved upland game scenes that adorn the left and right sides of the nickel/alloy receiver.

RIGHT: The Highlander features a single trigger for rapid follow-up shots. The blued trigger guard and nickel steel receiver bottom are embellished with fine, scrolled engraving.

Highlander
Item
Number
Barrel
Length
 
Stock
Overall
Length
Average
Weight
Highlander 12-Gauge 2-3/4" and 3"
40500 28" A-Grade 45" 6.8 lbs.
Highlander 20-Gauge 2-3/4" and 3"
40505 26" A-Grade 43" 6 lbs.
Highlander 20-Gauge 2-3/4" and 3" Color Case Hardened
40527 26" A-Grade 43" 6 lbs.
Visit your local Franchi dealer for availablity and pricing.
Common specifications: Chokes: IC,M Type of Sights: Bead Length of Pull: 14-3/8" Drop at Heel: 2-1/4" Drop at Comb: 1-1/2"

STANDARD FEATURES
INSTALLED CHOKE TUBES: IC, M, wrench
STOCK FINISH: A-grade, oil-finished walnut
RECEIVER FINISH: Nickel steel or color case-hardened

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CHOKE TUBES: Available in C, IC, IM, M, F


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