Franchi Alcione
Notes: The
Alcione over-and-under shotgun has been built since 1959.
At first (known as the Alcione 97.12) it was made for 12 gauge with 2.75
chambers, and with either a single selective trigger and barrel selector/safety
or a double trigger, and with or without automatic shell ejectors at the buyers
choice. The barrels are equipped
with Franchoke interchangeable chokes (in the 26 or 28-inch barrel models) or
fixed chokes of the customers choice (in the 24, 27, or 28 barrel models).
In 1980, another version was added which uses 3-inch chambers.
The top barrel has a sighting rib, and the barrels are internally coated
with a layer of hard chrome.
In 2000, Franchi
introduced a whole new line of the Alcione shotgun.
The Alcione S and SX (differentiated only by the fanciness of the side
plates) have 2.75-inch chambers and a plethora of barrel length choices.
They have fixed chokes of the customers choice or Franchoke
interchangeable chokes. In 2002,
several new Alcione models were introduced (again differentiated primarily in
the fanciness of the wood and the artwork on the side plates): the Alcione L, G,
SP, SX, and SL. All of these guns
have 3-inch chambers, and the 24-inch barrel version has a lower rifled barrel
and an upper smoothbore barrel. All
these guns are identical for game purposes.
Twilight 2000
Notes: Needless to say, the new versions (those introduced in 2000 or later) do
not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Alcione 97.12 (24 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
3.15 kg |
2 Internal |
$382 |
Alcione 97.12 (26 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
3.18 kg |
2 Internal |
$403 |
Alcione 97.12 (27 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
3.22 kg |
2 Internal |
$413 |
Alcione 97.12 (28 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
3.25 kg |
2 Internal |
$423 |
Alcione 97.12 (24 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.1 kg |
2 Internal |
$387 |
Alcione 97.12 (26 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.13 kg |
2 Internal |
$408 |
Alcione 97.12 (27 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.17 kg |
2 Internal |
$418 |
Alcione 97.12 (28 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.2 kg |
2 Internal |
$428 |
Alcione 2000 Models (24.375 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
3.15 kg |
2 Internal |
$381 |
Alcione 2000 Models (26 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
3.18 kg |
2 Internal |
$398 |
Alcione 2000 Models (27 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
3.22 kg |
2 Internal |
$413 |
Alcione 2000 Models (28 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
3.25 kg |
2 Internal |
$418 |
Alcione 2002 Models (24 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.28 kg |
2 Internal |
$387 |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.3 kg |
2 Internal |
$391 |
|
Alcione 2002 Models (26 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.33 kg |
2 Internal |
$408 |
Alcione 2002 Models (27 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.37 kg |
2 Internal |
$423 |
Alcione 2002 Models (28 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.4 kg |
2 Internal |
$428 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Alcione 97.12 (24, 12 GA, 2.75) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
52 |
Alcione 97.12 (26, 12 GA, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
57 |
Alcione 97.12 (27, 12 GA, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
59 |
Alcione 97.12 (28, 12 GA, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
62 |
Alcione 97.12 (24, 12 GA, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
59 |
Alcione 97.12 (26, 12 GA, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
65 |
Alcione 97.12 (27, 12 GA, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
69 |
Alcione 97.12 (28, 12 GA, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
70 |
Alcione 2000 Models (24.375) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
53 |
Alcione 2000 Models (26) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
57 |
Alcione 2000 Models (27) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
59 |
Alcione 2000 Models (28) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
62 |
Alcione 2002 Models (24 Shot) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
59 |
Alcione 2002 Models (24 Slug) |
SA |
6 |
2-4-Nil |
6 |
7 |
Nil |
82 |
Alcione 2002 Models (24.375) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
60 |
Alcione 2002 Models (26) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
65 |
Alcione 2002 Models (27) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
69 |
Alcione 2002 Models (28) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
70 |
Franchi Aristocrat
The Aristocrat
was designed to be an "affordable deluxe" over-and-under shotgun, meant for
hunting, birding, and trap use. It
has a true box lock with side plates, a top break-open lever and barrel selector
and safety. It is hammerless, and
has automatic ejectors with a single trigger. The 24-inch version has Cylinder
and Improved Cylinder chokes; the 26-inch version has Improved Cylinder and
Modified chokes; and the 28-inch and 30-inch versions have Modified and Full
chokes. The metalwork is blued and the semi-pistol grip and fore-end are
checkered. The but has a recoil pad.
The Aristocrat
Trap has only 30-inch barrels and a Monte Carlo stock.
The Aristocrat Skeet has 26-inch barrels and a Skeet choke for both of
them; The Aristocrat Silver King is a deluxe version of the Aristocrat.
For game purposes, they are otherwise identical to the Aristocrat.
Many owners of
Aristocrats have had problems with the stock cracking at the tang and on the
fore-end.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Aristocrat (24" Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.18 kg |
2 Internal |
$462 |
Aristocrat (26" Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.25 kg |
2 Internal |
$483 |
Aristocrat (28" Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.32 kg |
2 Internal |
$503 |
Aristocrat (30" Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.39 kg |
2 Internal |
$523 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Aristocrat (24" Barrels) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
59 |
Aristocrat (26" Barrels) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
65 |
Aristocrat (28" Barrels) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
70 |
Aristocrat (30" Barrels) |
SA |
5/1d6x36 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
76 |
Franchi Falconet
Notes:
Introduced in 1968, this over-and-under shotgun was developed as a lighter, less
expensive counterpart to the Alcione.
The breech is made from a strong yet lightweight alloy which keeps the
weight down, yet is nearly as strong as steel.
The barrels are of chrome-moly steel, and different barrel lengths may be
exchanged. These barrels all have a
ventilated sighting rib above the top barrel, and the barrels may be had with
fixed chokes of the customers choice of Inchok interchangeable chokes.
Until 2000, there was only one version, a simple 12 gauge with 2.75
chambers the very earliest had 27 or 28-inch barrels, and the slightly later
Falconet 97.12 had 27 or 28-inch barrels for fixed-choke versions or 26 and
28-inch barrels for interchangeable choke versions.
(The interchangeable chokes were known as Franchoks at the time, but the
name was later changed to Inchok.)
Both these guns are more or less identical for game purposes and are placed
together in the tables below.
A new range of
Falconets was produced starting in 2000.
The Falconet 2000 was introduced with a choice of a selective single
trigger or a double trigger, but the double trigger option was deleted in 2002.
They have more barrel length options.
They have 3-inch chambers instead of 2.75-inch chambers.
The barrels are equipped with fixed chokes or Franchok interchangeable
chokes.
An even newer
version, introduced in 2002, is the Falconet C.
They have 2.75-inch chambers as standard, but exchange barrels with
3-inch chambers are also supplied.
The barrels have Inchok interchangeable chokes
or fixed chokes. They are
slightly lighter in weight than the earlier models.
The side plates are engraved with stylized dogs heads inlaid with gold,
and the stock and fore-end are of select European walnut.
The Falconet HT
The Falconet L
and SL are the most deluxe versions of the Falconet. The Falconet L has 3-inch
chambers, and the rear of the breech has a special titanium layer to enable the
shotgun to withstand repeated firing of heavy shotgun loads or even hot loads.
The Falconet L can also exchange the barrels for a set of 24.375-inch
barrels with one smoothbore upper barrel and one rifled lower barrel. The
Falconet L has a silver-colored breech with engraved floral patterns and birds,
inlaid with gold. The Falconet SL
version is the same, but more deluxe, with a stock of select European walnut
which is oiled and polished. It is
a little heavier than the Falconet L.
The Peregrine is
a later variation on the Falconet with true side plates and a box lock.
It has a checkered semi-pistol grip and fore-end, and is basically more
substantial than the Falconet. The
Peregrine 400 is the standard model; the 451 uses an alloy receiver.
These were built from the mid-1970s to the late 1970s.
The barrels do not take interchangeable chokes, but the buyer can specify
any chokes he wishes.
Twilight 2000
Notes: The newer models, produced in 2000 or later, do not exist in the Twilight
2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Falconet (27 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
2.8 kg |
2 Internal |
$411 |
Falconet (28 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
2.83 kg |
2 Internal |
$421 |
Falconet 97.12 (26 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
2.76 kg |
2 Internal |
$401 |
Falconet 97.12 (27 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
2.8 kg |
2 Internal |
$411 |
Falconet 97.12 (28 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
2.83 kg |
2 Internal |
$421 |
Falconet 2000 (24.375 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
2.73 kg |
2 Internal |
$384 |
Falconet 2000 (26 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
2.76 kg |
2 Internal |
$401 |
Falconet 2000 (27 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
2.8 kg |
2 Internal |
$411 |
Falconet 2000 (28 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
2.83 kg |
2 Internal |
$421 |
Falconet C (24.375 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
2.63 kg |
2 Internal |
$384 |
Falconet C (26 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
2.66 kg |
2 Internal |
$401 |
Falconet C (27 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
2.7 kg |
2 Internal |
$411 |
Falconet C (28 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
2.73 kg |
2 Internal |
$421 |
Falconet C (24.375 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
2.68 kg |
2 Internal |
$395 |
Falconet C (26 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
2.71 kg |
2 Internal |
$412 |
Falconet C (27 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
2.75 kg |
2 Internal |
$422 |
Falconet C (28 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
2.78 kg |
2 Internal |
$432 |
Falconet L (24.375 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
2.75 kg |
2 Internal |
$395 |
Falconet L (26 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
2.78 kg |
2 Internal |
$412 |
Falconet L (27 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
2.82 kg |
2 Internal |
$422 |
Falconet L (28 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
2.85 kg |
2 Internal |
$432 |
Falconet SL (24.375 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
2.85 kg |
2 Internal |
$395 |
Falconet SL (26 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
2.88 kg |
2 Internal |
$412 |
Falconet SL (27 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
2.92 kg |
2 Internal |
$422 |
Falconet SL (28 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
2.95 kg |
2 Internal |
$432 |
Peregrine 400 (26.5" Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.47 kg |
2 Internal |
$413 |
Peregrine 400 (28" Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.56 kg |
2 Internal |
$428 |
Peregrine 400 (26.5" Barrels) |
20 Gauge 3 |
3.13 kg |
2 Internal |
$377 |
Peregrine 400 (28" Barrels) |
20 Gauge 3 |
3.21 kg |
2 Internal |
$393 |
Peregrine 451 (26.5" Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.18 kg |
2 Internal |
$417 |
Peregrine 451 (28" Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.26 kg |
2 Internal |
$532 |
Peregrine 451 (26.5" Barrels) |
20 Gauge 3 |
2.87 kg |
2 Internal |
$380 |
Peregrine 451 (28" Barrels) |
20 Gauge 3 |
2.94 kg |
2 Internal |
|
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Falconet (27) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
59 |
Falconet (28) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
62 |
Falconet 97.12 (26) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
57 |
Falconet 97.12 (27) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
59 |
Falconet 97.12 (28) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
62 |
Falconet 2000 (24.375) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
6 |
Nil |
53 |
Falconet 2000 (26) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
57 |
Falconet 2000 (27) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
59 |
Falconet 2000 (28) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
62 |
Falconet C (24.375, 2.75, Shot) |
SA |
4/1d6x28 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
6 |
Nil |
53 |
Falconet C (24.375, 2.75, Slug) |
SA |
6 |
2-4-Nil |
6 |
8 |
Nil |
84 |
Falconet C (26, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
57 |
Falconet C (27, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
59 |
Falconet C (28, 2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
62 |
Falconet C (24.375, 3, Shot) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
6 |
Nil |
60 |
Falconet C (24.375, 3, Slug) |
SA |
6 |
2-4-Nil |
6 |
8 |
Nil |
100 |
Falconet C (26, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
65 |
Falconet C (27, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
67 |
Falconet C (28, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
7 |
Nil |
70 |
Falconet L (24.375, 3, Shot) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
6 |
Nil |
60 |
Falconet L (24.375, 3, Slug) |
SA |
6 |
2-4-Nil |
6 |
8 |
Nil |
100 |
Falconet L (26, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
65 |
Falconet L (27, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
67 |
Falconet L (28, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
7 |
Nil |
70 |
Falconet SL (24.375, 3, Shot) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
60 |
Falconet SL (24.375, 3, Slug) |
SA |
6 |
2-4-Nil |
6 |
8 |
Nil |
100 |
Falconet SL (26, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
65 |
Falconet SL (27, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
67 |
Falconet SL (28, 3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
70 |
Peregrine 400 (12 GA, 26.5" Barrels) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
66 |
Peregrine 400 (12 GA, 28" Barrels) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
70 |
Peregrine 400 (20 GA, 26.5" Barrels) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
56 |
Peregrine 400 (20 GA, 28" Barrels) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
59 |
Peregrine 451 (12 GA, 26.5" Barrels) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
66 |
Peregrine 451 (12 GA, 28" Barrels) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
70 |
Peregrine 451 (20 GA, 26.5" Barrels) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
56 |
Peregrine 451 (20 GA, 28" Barrels) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
70 |
Franchi Grand Prix 90
Notes: Though
the Grand Prix 90 was specifically designed for clay pigeon shooting, it is also
used by a large amount of fowl hunters.
It is a basic over-and-under shotgun, with a single non-selective trigger
(the bottom barrel firing first, followed by the top barrel upon the second pull
of the trigger). The breech block,
barrels, and mechanism are largely built from steel chrome-molybdenum steel in
the case of the barrels, which are hard-chromed internally, and
nickel-chrome-molybdenum steel for the breech block.
The barrels have a ventilated sighting rib above them, and a ventilated
joining strip between them for cooling.
The barrels have fixed chokes of the customers choice or Franchok
interchangeable chokes. The stock
and fore-end are of select European walnut.
There are two variations on the Grand Prix 90: the VL version, which has
a trigger adjustable for length of travel, and the V version, which also has the
same adjustable trigger, but no cooling rib between the barrels.
They are identical to the standard version for game purposes. This
shotgun was withdrawn from production in 2001, replaced by the Sporting.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Grand Prix 90 (28 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
3.1 kg |
2 Internal |
$418 |
Grand Prix 90 (29 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
3.13 kg |
2 Internal |
$428 |
Grand Prix 90 (30 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
3.16 kg |
2 Internal |
$438 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Grand Prix 90 (28) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
62 |
Grand Prix 90 (29) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
64 |
Grand Prix 90 (30) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
67 |
Franchi Highlander
Notes: This is a
traditional-style side-by-side shotgun made in three gauges.
It is a basic sort of double-barreled shotgun, with the 12 having either
27 or 28-inch barrels with fixed chokes of either Cylinder, Improved Cylinder,
Improved Modified, Modified, or Full chokes (not interchangeable).
20-gauge guns can be had with 26, 27, or 28-inch barrels, with the same
chokes available as for 12-Gauge guns.
The 28 gauge version comes only with either Modified or Fixed chokes,
with 26, 27, or 28-inch barrels.
The stock is of the English style, (specifically, of the Prince of Wales style,
with a checkered pistol grip-wrist) and made from select walnut.
The box lock is of the Anson & Deeley type, made of nickel steel and
elaborate engraving on the sides.
It has twin triggers and extractors for the chambers.
Franchi USA and
its distributors do not offer as wide a selection of the Highlander that is
available from Franchi Italy. If
bought from Franchi USA or its distributors, only 28-inch barrels are available
for 12-Gauge guns, and 26-inch barrels for 20-Gauge guns, with no 28-gauge guns
being made by Franchi USA. Franchi
USA offers a further finish for the box-lock color-case hardened. Franchi USA
guns have only a single trigger, with the right chamber always firing first, and
with no barrel selector.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Highlander (27 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
2.92 kg |
2 Internal |
$418 |
Highlander (28 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
2.95 kg |
2 Internal |
$428 |
Highlander (26 Barrels) |
20 Gauge 3 |
2.72 kg |
2 Internal |
$372 |
Highlander (27 Barrels) |
20 Gauge 3 |
2.74 kg |
2 Internal |
$382 |
Highlander (28 Barrels) |
20 Gauge 3 |
2.77 kg |
2 Internal |
$393 |
Highlander (26 Barrels) |
28 Gauge 2.75 |
2.73 kg |
2 Internal |
$349 |
Highlander (27 Barrels) |
28 Gauge 2.75 |
2.75 kg |
2 Internal |
$359 |
Highlander (28 Barrels) |
28 Gauge 2.75 |
2.78 kg |
2 Internal |
$369 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Highlander (27, 12 GA) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
67 |
Highlander (28, 12 GA) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
70 |
Highlander (26, 20 GA) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
55 |
Highlander (27, 20 GA) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
57 |
Highlander (28, 20 GA) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
59 |
Highlander (26, 28 GA) |
SA |
3/1d6x16 or 2d6x4 |
2-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
43 |
Highlander (27, 28 GA) |
SA |
3/1d6x16 or 2d6x4 |
2-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
45 |
Highlander (28, 28 GA) |
SA |
4/1d6x16 or 2d6x4 |
2-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
47 |
Franchi
Instinct Catalyst
Notes: Like the
semiautomatic Affinity Catalyst, the Instinct Catalyst is designed for use by
women. The stock, LOP, drop, cast,
and pitch are all sized for the average American woman.
The controls are spaced for the smaller hands of a woman, including the
reach from the semi-pistol grip to the trigger and safety.
The stock is of Grade A satin-finished walnut, with a recoil pad,
checkered semi-pistol grip and fore-end; the external metalwork is black
Cerekote metalwork except for the casehardened side plates and brass trigger.
The space between the barrels is ventilated, and atop the barrels is a
ventilated sighting rib with a fiberoptic sight at the end.
The Instinct Catalyst has automatic ejectors, a barrel selector, an
automatic safety that actuates when the barrels are open, and comes with three
interchangeable choke tubes. The
barrels are 28 inches.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Instinct Catalyst |
12 Gauge 2.75 and 3 |
3.27 kg |
2 Internal |
$873 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Instinct Catalyst (2.75) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
62 |
Instinct Catalyst (3) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
70 |
Franchi
Sporting
Notes: This
over-and-under shotgun was introduced in 2000, and by 2001 has replaced earlier
shotguns such as the Grand Prix and Dragon Sporting.
The first version was the Sporting 2000; this shotgun was designed
specifically for clay pigeon shooting but also makes an acceptable hunting
weapon. It has a molybdenum steel
breech block and chrome-molybdenum barrels.
It uses 2.75-inch chambers and the barrels are equipped with Franchok
interchangeable chokes and a ventilated sighting rib above the top barrel.
It is a rather heavy weapon, and has a thick recoil pad on the butt, both
of which help cut felt recoil. The
Sporting 2000 was produced until 2002.
The Sporting
2000 was replaced by the Sporting SL.
The breech block was improved, and made from chrome-molybdenum steel.
The side plates are interchangeable by the shooter to allow different
artwork to be displayed. The
chambers were increased to 3 inches, and the barrels are equipped with
compensator vents near the muzzle, further cutting recoil.
The barrels have a ventilated rib between the barrels to aid in cooling.
The barrels are overbored, which means they are wider than the chambers
and shells buy a fraction of centimeter; this helps cut barrel wear, reduces
deformation of the pellets, and slightly reduces recoil.
(Unfortunately, overboring has no effect in game terms.)
The SL is slightly lighter, and uses a stock of European walnut which is
oiled and polished. It is equipped
with a single selective trigger, with the barrel selector incorporated into the
safety catch on the neck of the stock.
Twilight 2000
Notes: These shotguns do not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Sporting 2000 (28 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
3.45 kg |
2 Internal |
$493 |
Sporting 2000 (30 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 2.75 |
3.51 kg |
2 Internal |
$513 |
Sporting SL (28 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.4 kg |
2 Internal |
$528 |
Sporting SL (30 Barrels) |
12 Gauge 3 |
3.46 kg |
2 Internal |
$548 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Sporting 2000 (28) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
62 |
Sporting 2000 (30) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
67 |
Sporting SL (28) |
SA |
5/1d6x32 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
70 |
Sporting SL (30) |
SA |
5/1d6x36 or 2d6x8 |
2-4-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
76 |
Franchi
Veloce
Notes: These
over-and-under hunting shotguns are regarded as some of the most attractive and
well-made shotguns on the market, with highly-polished, oiled walnut stocks and
polished, light alloy receivers with a stainless steel plating and intricate
engraved patterns. It is also a
lightweight, easy to shoot weapon.
Several versions are available: the Veloce 20, in 20-Gauge; the Veloce 28, in
28-Gauge; and the Veloce Squire, with a 20-Gauge top barrel and a 28-Gauge lower
barrel; and the Veloce Inglese 20 in 20 Gauge 3-inch.
Most of these guns have conventional stocks made from European walnut
which is oiled and polished, but the Veloce Inglese has an English-style stock
and is somewhat lighter. All have a ventilated sighting rib above the top
barrel, as well as Inchok interchangeable chokes.
The Veloce is primarily meant for hunting fowl, but some people use it in
certain competition shoots.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This weapon does not exist.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Veloce 20 (26 Barrels) |
20 Gauge 3 |
2.7 kg |
2 Internal |
$372 |
Veloce 20 (28 Barrels) |
20 Gauge 3 |
2.75 kg |
2 Internal |
$393 |
Veloce 28 (26 Barrels) |
28 Gauge 2.75 |
2.58 kg |
2 Internal |
$349 |
Veloce 28 (28 Barrels) |
28 Gauge 2.75 |
2.63 kg |
2 Internal |
$369 |
Veloce Inglese 20 (26 Barrels) |
20 Gauge 3 |
2.5 kg |
2 Internal |
$372 |
Veloce Inglese 20 (28 Barrels) |
20 Gauge 3 |
2.55 kg |
2 Internal |
$393 |
Veloce Squire |
20 Gauge 3 and 28 Gauge 2.75 |
2.7 kg |
2 Internal |
$361 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Veloce 20 (26) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
55 |
Veloce 20 (28) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
59 |
Veloce 28 (26) |
SA |
3/1d6x16 or 2d6x4 |
2-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
43 |
Veloce 28 (28) |
SA |
4/1d6x16 or 2d6x4 |
2-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
47 |
Veloce Inglese 20 (26) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
55 |
Veloce Inglese 20 (28) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
59 |
Veloce Squire (20GA Barrel) |
SA |
4/1d6x24 or 2d6x4 |
2-3-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
55 |
Veloce Squire (28GA Barrel) |
SA |
3/1d6x16 or 2d6x4 |
2-Nil/Nil or 1-Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
51 |