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I-12

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The Franchi I-12 Limited auto-loader shotgun represents the pinnacle of the gunmaker’s art. Reliable and distinctive, the Franchi I-12 Limited incorporates all of the good looks, lightweight characteristics, and fast-handling features that Franchi shotguns are known for, along with the absolute reliability of the Inertia® Driven operating system.

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The nickel alloy receiver on the Franchi I-12 Limited is embellished on each side with white gold inlays and finely-engraved waterfowl and upland scenes. The I-12 handles 12-gauge loads ranging from 1-1/8-ounce target loads to the heaviest 3" turkey loads.


I-12 Limited — 12-GA, 3" — AA-Grade, Satin Walnut   MSRP $1599

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I-12 Standard — 12-GA, 3" — Satin Walnut   MSRP $919


The Franchi I-12 Limited effortlessly combines art and function. The upland field gun has a satin-nickel receiver, strikingly accented with inlaid gold game birds. The metalwork is complemented by a stock cut from AA-grade walnut that has been hand rubbed for a traditional oil finish. Cut-checkering on the pistol grip and fore-end create an attractive and positive gripping surface. The I-12 Limited is slender and perfectly balanced, and, like all Franchi shotguns, it is lightweight, at close to 7-1/2 pounds.

The Franchi I-12 Standard model shares the slender profile of the I-12 Limited, for comfortable, quick handling. Both models tame recoil with the Twin Shock Absorber™ (TSA) system, a two-part recoil pad with a special gel insert. The pad soaks up recoil energy and spreads the kick over the widest area possible. With TSA, felt recoil is reduced by as much as 44 percent.

Whether you choose the Franchi I-12 Limited or the I-12 Standard, you’ll own a lightweight upland field gun that’s thoroughly reliable and comfortable to shoot.


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The Twin Shock Absorber™ gel insert on the I-12 was put through a series of tests to measure felt recoil. The Franchi I-12 with its TSA recoil pad has up to 44-percent less recoil than the competition.

I-12 Limited
Item
Number
Barrel
Length
 
Stock
Overall
Length
Average
Weight
 
MSRP
I-12 Limited 12-Gauge 2-3/4" and 3"
40711 28" AAA-Grade 49" 7.7 lbs. $1599
Common specifications: Magazine Capacity: 4+1 Chokes: C,IC,M,IM,F Type of Sights: Red bar front sight Length of Pull: 14-3/8" Drop at Heel: 2-1/4" Drop at Comb: 1-1/2" Hard case included.

STANDARD FEATURES
CHOKE TUBES: C, IC, M, IM, F, wrench
FINISHES: AA-grade, oil-finished satin walnut
TSA RECOIL PAD: Twin Shock Absorber™ gel-insert recoil pad
SHIM KIT: For adjustment of drop
HARD CASE: Custom-fitted hard case to protect gun in transport

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
TSA RECOIL PADS: Three options to customize length-of-pull to 14-3/8", 14-3/4", or 15". Gel insert sold separately.
CHOKE TUBES: Extended chokes for pass shooting (M), shooting waterfowl over decoys (IC), and turkey hunting (XF). 12-gauge only.

Shipped with limiter plug installed.


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