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FRANCHI

I-12

NEW for 2008
I-12 APG 12 Gauge
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The Franchi I-12 represents a new line of Franchi auto-loaders by incorporating a free-floating bolt with the Inertia Driven® System. The I-12 is well-balanced, and features a narrow-profile fore-end and buttstock. This Franchi shotgun will handle anything from 1-1/8-ounce target loads to the heaviest 3" magnums.

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The recoil pad on the Franchi I-12 is unique in both form and function. With a two-part design including a special gel insert, the recoil pad holds its shape during firing. Then the pad deeply compresses during recoil, soaking up the kick and spreading recoil energy over a wider area of the shooter’s shoulder. A distinctive Franchi emblem on the grip cap announces that the I-12 is modern and a true original from the design team at Franchi.

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Available accessories include three extended field chokes, an extra-full turkey choke (#50994), an improved modified pass-shooting choke (#50992), and a modified over decoys shooting choke (#50993).

I-12 — 12-GA, 3" — Realtree® APG HD™   MSRP $889

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I-12 — 12-GA, 3" — Black Synthetic   MSRP $799


Advantage Camo I-12 Advantage Max-4

I-12 — 12-GA, 3" — Advantage® Max-4 HD™   MSRP $889


The I-12 series from Franchi has a shotgun model for nearly any kind of hunting. The I-12 in Max-4 HD™ is an ideal choice as a waterfowl gun. For an all-purpose hunting or turkey gun, select the I-12 in APG HD™. The I-12 with black synthetic stock is an excellent all-around shotgun.

Every I-12 Franchi shotgun is powered by the Inertia Driven System. That means no bulky gas cylinders, valves, pistons, or hardware. Without that extra baggage, the I-12 has a slender, low-profile fore-end that fits the shooter’s hand for comfortable handling.

The I-12’s specially-designed recoil pad incorporates a two-part system called the Twin Shock Absorber™ (TSA). During firing, the TSA recoil pad initially holds its shape, and then deeply compresses with the recoil, soaking up the kick and spreading recoil energy over a wider area of the shooter’s shoulder. The Franchi 1-12 shotgun with the TSA recoil pad has up to 44-percent less recoil than the competition.


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The Twin Shock Absorber™ (TSA) gel insert recoil pad used on the I-12 was put through a series of tests to measure felt recoil. The results showed that the Franchi I-12 with TSA recoil pad has up to 44-percent less felt recoil than the competition’s shotguns.

Inertia I-12
Item
Number
Barrel
Length
 
Stock
Overall
Length
Average
Weight
 
MSRP
Inertia I-12 12-Gauge 2-3/4" and 3"
40700 28" Synthetic 49" 7.7 lbs. $799
40701 26" Synthetic 47" 7.6 lbs. $799
40702 24" Synthetic 45" 7.5 lbs. $799
40703 28" Max-4™ 49" 7.7 lbs. $889
40704 26" Max-4™ 47" 7.6 lbs. $889
40705 28" Timber HD™ 49" 7.7 lbs. $889
40706 26" Timber HD™ 47" 7.6 lbs. $889
40707 24" Timber HD™ 45" 7.5 lbs. $889
40708 28" Walnut 49" 7.7 lbs. $919
40709 26" Walnut 47" 7.6 lbs. $919
40712 24" APG HD™ 45" 7.5 lbs. $889
40713 26" APG HD™ 47" 7.6 lbs. $889
40714 28" APG HD™ 49" 7.7 lbs. $889
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" Minimum Recommended Load: Use 3 dram, 1-1/8 ounce.

STANDARD FEATURES
CHOKE TUBES: C, IC, M, IM, F, wrench
FINISHES: Advantage® Max-4 HD™, Realtree® APG HD™, black synthetic, or satin walnut
TSA RECOIL PAD: Twin Shock Absorber™ gel-insert recoil pad
SHIM KIT: For adjustment of drop and cast

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.
EXTENDED CHOKE TUBES: Available in extra-full turkey (XF), long-range waterfowl pass shooting (IM), and over decoys shooting (M)
HARD CASE: Custom-fitted hard case to protect gun in transport

Shipped with limiter plug installed.


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