Franchi (firearms)

Luigi Franchi S.p.A. is an Italian manufacturer of firearms.

Franchi products include the military SPAS-12 and SPAS-15 and the sporting-type long-recoil action AL-48. Franchi are renowned for their semi-automatic shotguns and are a division of Benelli. Franchi also makes over and under shotguns.

Franchi remained a family business since its founding until 1987, when it was acquired by the industrial conglomerate Socimi, based in Milan; with the bankruptcy of Socimi in 1993, Franchi was acquired by the Beretta Holdings which is the current owner.

Submachine guns

 * Franchi LF-57

Rifles

 * Franchi LF-58 - .30 Carbine assault rifle.
 * Franchi LF-59 - 7.62x51mm NATO battle rifle.
 * Franchi mod. 641 - 5.56x45mm NATO assault rifle
 * Franchi 'Centennial' - .22LR rifle
 * Franchi Para - .22LR Rifle - 8000 made, 3000 of which imported to the USA by FIE

Shotguns

 * SPAS-12
 * SPAS-15
 * AL-48
 * PA3
 * PA8
 * Franchi Affinity
 * Franchi Alcione

Revolvers

 * RF 83 - Inexpensive service revolver chambered in .38 Special