Italian Franchi Instinct SL 26″ 20 Gauge 3″ Over Under Mobil Choke Shotgun
SOLD FOR: $1,330.00
LSB#: LSB260215CB005
Make: Franchi Imported by Benelli
Model: Instinct SL
Serial Number: FF009484
Year of Manufacture: 2015 CN date code.
Gauge: 20 GA 2.75” & 3” Shotshells
Action Type: Over / Under, Top Break Shotgun with Ejectors & Single Selective mechanical trigger. The safety automatically re-sets.
Barrel Length: 26”. Vent-Rib.
Choke: Configured for interchangeable Mobil chokes. Currently installed MOD over Improved Cylinder. Also includes Full.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a red fiber optic bead affixed to the rib. The rib is finely serrated to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The furniture set is a two piece checkered walnut with a slab sided forend and a Prince of Wales style stock with fluted straight comb and rubber butt pad. The length of pull is 14.5”, the drop at comb is 1.5” and the drop at heel is 2 1/8”. The shotgun weighs 5lbs 5oz. The wood shows minor handling with no notable marks or marrs. There are no visible chips or cracks. The pad is soft and pliable. Overall the furniture is in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, Aluminum Alloy receiver
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are mirror bright showing no erosion. There is some barely visible plastic fouling with barely visible lines from use. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.75/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The metal shows minor handling with no notable marks or marrs. The receiver shows some surface level lines common with this type of finish. The inside of the receiver shows minor rub wear. The action is slightly stiff, but the shotgun has seen so little use it’s just not broken in yet. The markings are clear. Overall this shotgun is in about Excellent-Excellent+ condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly including the ejectors. The safety functions properly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. The mechanical trigger functions properly. The barrel to receiver lock up is very tight showing no play.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This shotgun includes the foam lined hard case, three chokes, choke case, choke wrench, manual, gun socks and paperwork.
Our Assessment: This Franchi Instinct SL is a lightweight 20 gauge over/under featuring 26-inch barrels and interchangeable Mobil choke tubes. Designed as a fast-handling field shotgun, the Instinct SL emphasizes weight reduction and balance, making it especially well suited for upland hunting. It utilizes a mechanical trigger and an auto-resetting safety, offering reliable operation and practical field functionality.
A key feature of the Instinct SL is its aluminum receiver with a steel breech face, allowing the shotgun to maintain strength in critical areas while keeping overall weight just over 5 pounds. The shotgun is fitted with Grade A walnut furniture, including a Prince of Wales grip stock, providing both classic styling and comfortable handling. Overall, it represents a refined and highly portable over/under, combining modern lightweight design with traditional aesthetics. To better understand this shotgun please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.