The Franchi Affinity 3 Left Hand Semi-Automatic Shotgun (42002) is a 12-gauge built for left-handed hunters and shooters who want a lightweight, fast-cycling platform that performs reliably across upland, waterfowl, and clay shooting without compromise.
Key Features
- Part Number: 42002 (UPC: 650350420029)
- Gauge: 12-Gauge
- Chamber: 2-3/4" and 3"
- Magazine Capacity: 4+1
- Barrel Length: 28", chrome-lined
- Stock: Black Synthetic with Ergonom-X ergonomics, fully adjustable via 5-shim Omni Stock Adjustable Fit kit
- Receiver: Anodized black, drilled and tapped for optics or accessories
- Barrel Finish: Matte blued
- Choke System: Includes IC, M, and F flush choke tubes plus wrench
- Sight: Orange bar fiber-optic front sight
- Weight: 6.9 lbs
- Overall Length: 49"
- Length of Pull: 14-3/8" (adjustable drop and cast)
- Action: Semi-automatic, Inertia Driven
- Safety: Not specified
- Minimum Recommended Load: 3-dram, 1-1/8-oz.
Special Features
- Left-hand configuration new for 2026, purpose-built for left-handed shooters rather than adapted from a right-hand platform
- Inertia Driven action cycles reliably with virtually any 2-3/4" or 3" 12-gauge load while using fewer moving parts than gas-operated systems, keeping maintenance simple
- Ergonom-X ergonomics deliver a slimmer profile with instinctive pointability and fluid swing-through balance
- Improved checkering on the grip and forend maintains a firm hold in wet or cold field conditions
- Enlarged trigger guard allows comfortable trigger access while wearing gloves
- Redesigned two-piece shell latch improves loading and unloading speed
- Bold-release button deploys fast in low light or with gloves
- Beveled loading port speeds up topping off during active shooting
- TSA Recoil Pad reduces felt recoil by up to 50%, supporting longer shooting sessions with less fatigue
- 5-shim Omni Stock Adjustable Fit kit sets drop and cast for a custom cheek weld
- Drilled and tapped receiver accepts optics and accessory mounts without modification
- Backed by Franchi's 7-Year Warranty
Practical Benefits
- The 28" chrome-lined barrel gives you the balance and swing arc that upland and waterfowl hunters rely on for clean, consistent leads on moving birds
- The lightweight 6.9 lb build reduces carry fatigue across long days in the field without sacrificing pointability
- The 3" chamber handles a full range of loads from light 2-3/4" target shells up to hard-hitting 3" field loads, making this shotgun versatile enough for the trap range on Saturday and the duck blind on Sunday
- Left-handed shooters finally get a purpose-built platform with controls, ejection, and ergonomics designed around their natural stance
- The adjustable stock fit means you can dial in your drop and cast so the gun mounts the same way every time, whether you are wearing a light vest or a heavy hunting coat
- Your Franchi Affinity 3 Left Hand (42002) gives you a shotgun that runs cleanly, fits correctly, and is ready for whatever the season brings.
The Franchi Affinity 3 Left Hand Semi-Automatic Shotgun (42002) in 12-gauge is a dependable option for left-handed hunters and clay shooters who demand a properly configured, field-ready platform built to perform from the first shot of the season to the last.
| MANUFACTURER | FRANCHI |
| MODEL | AFFINITY 3 |
| CALIBER | 12 GA |
| TYPE | SHOTGUN |
| IMPORTER | BENELLI USA CORP. |