The Franchi Instinct Sideplate (41375) in 28 gauge is an elegant over under shotgun with 28 inch gloss blued barrels, 3 inch chambers, and AA grade walnut furniture, built for upland hunters and clay shooters who want a light, well balanced 28 gauge with classic European styling. This Instinct Sideplate 28 gauge over under shotgun offers a refined 28 gauge field and clays gun that works well for dove, upland birds, and recreational skeet or sporting clays.
Key Features
- Manufacturer part number: 41375
- Gauge: 28 gauge
- Chamber: 3 inch, accepts 2 3/4 inch and 3 inch shells
- Capacity: 2 rounds
- Barrel length: 28 inch gloss blued steel barrels with ventilated rib
- Choke system: extended screw in choke tubes, includes IC, C, M, IM, and F or IC, M, F sets depending on package
- Stock: AA grade satin walnut Prince of Wales grip
- Forend: ergonomic Schnabel style walnut forend with checkering
- Receiver: case colored steel receiver with engraved sideplates and gold inlays
- Overall length: approximately 46.25 inches
- Weight: approximately 6.1 to 7.5 pounds as listed by various sources, sub gauge configuration
- Length of pull: 14.25 inches
- Drop at comb: 1.5 inches
- Drop at heel: 2 inches
- Action type: break action over under
- Sights: fiber optic red front bar on ventilated rib
- Ejection system: dual automatic ejectors
- Safety: tang mounted safety with barrel selector
Special Features
- Sideplate receiver design gives the Instinct Sideplate the look of a traditional sidelock shotgun with extra engraving room and classic lines.
- Color case hardened steel receiver with scroll engraving and gold inlays delivers a high end aesthetic that stands out in the rack and in the field.
- AA grade walnut with Prince of Wales grip and Schnabel forend provides an elegant profile with checkering that enhances grip and control.
- Ventilated rib with red fiber optic front bar offers a bright, easy to pick up aiming point for fast moving upland birds and clays.
- Extended screw in chokes let you tune patterns for everything from close upland work to longer sporting clays presentations using common 28 gauge loads.
- Dual automatic ejectors kick spent hulls clear for quick reloads during hot dove shoots or fast paced clay stations.
- Balanced sub gauge design focuses on smooth swing and instinctive pointing, which many shooters find helps with consistent hits on smaller 28 gauge patterns.
Practical Benefits
- The Franchi Instinct Sideplate (41375) in 28 gauge fits upland hunters and clay shooters who want a refined, light handling over under that works with modern 3 inch 28 gauge shells as well as traditional 2 3/4 inch loads.
- The blend of AA grade walnut, engraved color case hardened receiver, and gloss blued barrels gives you a shotgun that feels at home on a dove field or in a clay league and still looks at place in a collection.
- The 28 inch barrels and extended choke system let you tailor your setup for quail, dove, grouse, and clays while maintaining a smooth, predictable swing.
- The tang safety with barrel selector and automatic ejectors support efficient operation, which helps you focus on the next bird instead of managing the gun.
- If you want a 28 gauge over under that combines classic sideplate styling, quality walnut, and modern choke and sight features, the Franchi Instinct Sideplate (41375) in 28 gauge is a dependable option for dedicated upland and clay shooters.
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| MANUFACTURER | FRANCHI |
| MODEL | INSTINCT |
| CALIBER | 28 GA |
| TYPE | SHOTGUN |
| IMPORTER | BENELLI USA |