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Experience premium Italian craftsmanship with Franchi Firearms at Palmetto State Armory. From reliable shotguns to precision rifles, Franchi delivers superior performance and timeless design trusted by hunters and sport shooters worldwide. Shop Franchi guns and accessories for quality, innovation, and heritage in every shot.

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Franchi Shotguns: Italian Craftsmanship, Proven Performance

Franchi shotguns embody the perfect balance of Italian artistry, precision engineering, and field-ready reliability. For over a century, Franchi has built a legacy rooted in innovation, tradition, and passion for the sport. From upland hunting to sporting clays and waterfowl, every Franchi shotgun delivers the performance, balance, and feel that discerning shooters demand.

A Legacy of Italian Excellence

Founded in 1868 in Brescia, Italy—a region world-renowned for fine gun making—Franchi has spent generations perfecting its approach to shotgun design. Each firearm that bears the Franchi name reflects a deep respect for the hunter and sportsman. The brand’s commitment to innovation ensures that every model is lightweight, responsive, and precisely balanced, while maintaining the timeless look and feel of classic Italian shotguns.

Franchi’s partnership with Beretta Holding Group, one of the most respected names in firearms manufacturing, reinforces its dedication to quality and performance. Every shotgun leaving Franchi’s facilities is built with premium materials, advanced machining, and a craftsman’s eye for detail.

Designed for Balance and Fit

A great shotgun doesn’t just shoot well—it feels right. Franchi’s engineers design each model around the principle of ergonomic harmony: the idea that a shotgun should mount naturally to the shoulder and align perfectly with the shooter’s eye. This philosophy, combined with precision-machined receivers, tuned inertia systems, and adjustable stock options, gives Franchi shotguns their legendary “instinctive” pointability.

The brand’s exclusive Perfect Fit™ system allows shooters to fine-tune drop, cast, and length of pull, ensuring a customized feel straight out of the box. Whether you’re pursuing pheasant through open fields or swinging on fast-moving clays, a Franchi shotgun moves as smoothly as an extension of your body.

Franchi Inertia-Driven Semi-Autos

Franchi’s semi-automatic shotguns are known for their lightweight, reliable inertia-driven operating systems. The Affinity Series, including the Affinity 3 and Affinity 3.5, delivers fast cycling, minimal maintenance, and smooth shooting under even the harshest conditions.

Franchi Affinity 3 – Ideal for upland and waterfowl hunting, this 12- or 20-gauge shotgun offers a slim profile, balanced weight distribution, and quick handling. Its inertia system ensures consistent performance with a wide range of loads, while the TSA recoil pad reduces felt recoil up to 50%.
Franchi Affinity 3.5 – Designed for serious waterfowlers and turkey hunters, the 3.5 variant chambers the heaviest magnum loads with ease. Durable camo finishes like Realtree® Max-7™ or Mossy Oak® Bottomland™ offer superior concealment in the field.

Both models feature chrome-lined barrels and precision-drilled vent ribs for improved durability and shot pattern consistency.

Franchi Over-Under Shotguns

For shooters who prefer the tradition and mechanical simplicity of a double-barrel, Franchi’s over-under lineup combines modern engineering with classic design. The Instinct Series—including the Instinct L, Instinct SL, and Instinct Catalyst—offers lightweight performance with elegant Italian styling.

Franchi Instinct L – A beautiful all-around over-under, featuring an A-grade walnut stock, case-hardened receiver, and smooth mechanical trigger. Perfect for upland bird hunters seeking a refined yet rugged shotgun.
Franchi Instinct SL – This lightweight aluminum-receiver model is designed for fast target acquisition and long days in the field. It weighs under 6 pounds, making it one of the most agile over-unders in its class.
Franchi Instinct Catalyst – Built specifically for female shooters, with an ergonomically contoured stock that offers improved comfort, control, and balance.

Each Instinct shotgun is fitted with auto ejectors, fiber-optic front sights, and interchangeable choke tubes, ensuring adaptability for any shooting environment.

Field-Ready Durability and Style

Franchi’s attention to detail extends beyond mechanical excellence. Every finish, contour, and engraving reflects the brand’s commitment to both form and function. Whether it’s the sleek satin walnut of a field model or the durable Cerakote and synthetic finish of a waterfowl edition, Franchi shotguns are as attractive as they are reliable.

Advanced corrosion-resistant coatings, cold-hammer-forged barrels, and weather-sealed stocks make these firearms a dependable choice for any climate or condition. Each Franchi is also backed by a 7-year warranty, one of the strongest in the industry, underscoring their confidence in long-term reliability.

Built for Every Shooter

Franchi offers a model for nearly every shooting style and experience level:

Upland Hunters appreciate the feather-light handling of the Instinct SL or Affinity 3 Upland.
Waterfowlers rely on the tough, magnum-rated Affinity 3.5 with its rugged synthetic stock.
Clay Target Enthusiasts enjoy the precise swing and recoil control of the Instinct Sporting models.
Women and Youth Shooters find better ergonomics and comfort in Franchi’s Catalyst line, purpose-built for smaller frames.

No matter the pursuit, every Franchi shotgun is designed to deliver reliable performance, natural handling, and unmistakable Italian refinement.

The Franchi Difference

When you pick up a Franchi, you feel more than just craftsmanship—you feel confidence. The combination of lightweight design, intuitive fit, and dependable performance makes Franchi a trusted companion for hunters and sport shooters alike.

Franchi shotguns aren’t just tools—they’re extensions of the shooter’s instincts, built for those who demand precision, beauty, and durability in every shot.