Franchi 48 AL 20 gauge.

pete dobinson

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I just got a Franchi 48 AL 20 gauge semi auto. I plan on using it for upland birds. I just want to find out the goods and the bad's with this gun. Its a very light gun, I think it weigh's in at 5.5 lbs. Cheers Pete.
 
pete dobinson said:
I just got a Franchi 48 AL 20 gauge semi auto. I plan on using it for upland birds. I just want to find out the goods and the bad's with this gun. Its a very light gun, I think it weigh's in at 5.5 lbs. Cheers Pete.
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OH MAN! if there was EVER a semi could get my head around it was the 48AL in 20 gauge!:rockOn:
was a kid when C.I.L. had the Franchi franchise, and I remember those well.:)
Check the butt stock occasionally for tightness, but other tha that I can't remember anything bad about them - except that they were not a Franchi Falconet O/U in 20!:redface:
Cat
 
catnthehatt said:
OH MAN! if there was EVER a semi could get my head around it was the 48AL in 20 gauge!:rockOn:
was a kid when C.I.L. had the Franchi franchise, and I remember those well.:)
Check the butt stock occasionally for tightness, but other tha that I can't remember anything bad about them - except that they were not a Franchi Falconet O/U in 20!:redface:
Cat
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Thanks Cat. This is my first shotgun, I didn't pay much for it. I saw so many grouse here this past season I thought I better get one for next season. As long as it cycles reliably and shoots straight it will be good enough for me.
 
pete dobinson said:
Thanks Cat. This is my first shotgun, I didn't pay much for it. I saw so many grouse here this past season I thought I better get one for next season. As long as it cycles reliably and shoots straight it will be good enough for me.
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The were a tremendous gun fro what I remember, I especially remember just how light the were!
Lightning fast on a pheasant or ruffie!
Cat
 
There is a brass friction ring on the magazine tube that you slide on one way or the other depending on whether you are using a light load or heavy load. Setting it properly will help it eject hulls. A quick Google search will turn up information on it and probably a manual. A nice light gun to carry for upland hunting.
 
VictoryXC said:
There is a brass friction ring on the magazine tube that you slide on one way or the other depending on whether you are using a light load or heavy load. Setting it properly will help it eject hulls. A quick Google search will turn up information on it and probably a manual. A nice light gun to carry for upland hunting.
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Thanks for the info, I'll check it out on google. cheers.
 
The franchi 48 is my favorite of all semi's. I currently have 4 and have let a handful slip through my fingers. As mentioned earlier, its important to have the friction ring set to the right setting in order for the gun to cycle reliably. You'll also want to make sure the forearm is properly seated with the retaining nut tightened. Otherwise you can develope hairline cracks in the forearm. Magazine tube should be run dry, free of oil. Too much lube on the mag tube will cause the barrel to heavily recoil into the receiver which can cause hairline cracks in the wrist of the rear stock. I would suggest hydrating the forearm and rear stock using boiled linseed oil as a dried out stock is more prone to hairline cracks. You can do so by rubbing a small amount of boiled linseed oil on the inside of the forearm and on the mating surface of the rear stock where it meets the receiver. Dry wood will soak up BLO like a thirsty camel. Drop me a message if you ever have any questions about these guns. Let me know if you decide to part with your gun as Im always interested in adding more to the collection. Enjoy!
 
One day I will get a 48AL in my safe - that will complete my 20g mini collection of long recoil shotguns. My Ithaca is also extremely light, it is great to carry for grouse. I had an opportunity to buy either an A5 20g magnum or a 48 recently but the 48 was in rough shape (while the Browning was near perfect) - so home came the A5.
 
1963beretta said:
The franchi 48 is my favorite of all semi's. I currently have 4 and have let a handful slip through my fingers. As mentioned earlier, its important to have the friction ring set to the right setting in order for the gun to cycle reliably. You'll also want to make sure the forearm is properly seated with the retaining nut tightened. Otherwise you can develope hairline cracks in the forearm. Magazine tube should be run dry, free of oil. Too much lube on the mag tube will cause the barrel to heavily recoil into the receiver which can cause hairline cracks in the wrist of the rear stock. I would suggest hydrating the forearm and rear stock using boiled linseed oil as a dried out stock is more prone to hairline cracks. You can do so by rubbing a small amount of boiled linseed oil on the inside of the forearm and on the mating surface of the rear stock where it meets the receiver. Dry wood will soak up BLO like a thirsty camel. Drop me a message if you ever have any questions about these guns. Let me know if you decide to part with your gun as Im always interested in adding more to the collection. Enjoy!
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Thanks for the info, I will take your advice on the forearm and give it a good coat of boiled linseed. Might be a good time to refinish the stock as well. I will drop you a message for more information later. Thanks again. pete
 
Zedbra said:
One day I will get a 48AL in my safe - that will complete my 20g mini collection of long recoil shotguns. My Ithaca is also extremely light, it is great to carry for grouse. I had an opportunity to buy either an A5 20g magnum or a 48 recently but the 48 was in rough shape (while the Browning was near perfect) - so home came the A5.
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I would take the A5 as well, sounds like a nice gun. If shotguns get to be like my rifle collection I'm in trouble. lol.
 
They are a sweet gun to carry upland. My only issue is they toss good hulls a mile so I use cheap federals reloaded since I lose a few
I have one is 20ga and a NIB 28ga which I will fire someday ;)
Cheers
 
pete dobinson said:
Thanks for the info, I will take your advice on the forearm and give it a good coat of boiled linseed. Might be a good time to refinish the stock as well. I will drop you a message for more information later. Thanks again. pete
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I refinished my 20g as the finish on the wood was well worn. Since the recoil pad was crumbling apart, I also added a new pad with a 3/8" spacer for added LOP. I threw on a redline spacer just to give it a different look.

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These are beauties alright thanks for posting
I have a 20g 48AL Eldorado Special with real nice wood and another 20g field model.
Saving them for my girls.
Great value on these usually too 300-400$
 
Buckmastr said:
These are beauties alright thanks for posting
I have a 20g 48AL Eldorado Special with real nice wood and another 20g field model.
Saving them for my girls.
Great value on these usually too 300-400$
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Would love to see a pic of that Eldorado. I've been looking for Eldorado and/or Crown Grade models for at least 5 years....still no luck. If you ever decide to pass down a different firearm to your girls, and decide to sell the Eldorado, let me know. I'd buy it in a heartbeat!
 
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