FRANCHI 42043 AFFINITY 3 COMPACT 20 GAUGE 3" 26" BBL MOBL CAMO

Franchi Affinity 3 Compact (42043) is a 20-gauge semi-automatic shotgun built for smaller-framed hunters and youth shooters who need a properly fitted, field-ready gun without giving up the reliability and Italian craftsmanship that the Affinity platform is known for.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number: 42043
• Gauge: 20 gauge
• Chamber: 3 inches
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds
• Barrel length: 26 inches, vented rib
• Bore and chamber lining: Hard chrome lined
• Stock material: Synthetic, Mossy Oak Bottomland camo finish
• Length of pull: Adjustable, 12-3/8 inches to 13-3/8 inches via included spacers
• Action: Semi-automatic, inertia driven
• Sights: Red fiber-optic front sight
• Receiver: Drilled and tapped for optics
• Trigger guard: Enlarged for gloved-hand operation
• Bolt handle and release: Oversized and textured
• Loading port: Beveled and enlarged
• Trigger group: One-piece removable design
• Chokes included: Improved Cylinder, Modified, Full, with wrench
• Weight: 5.9 lbs

Special Features

• The inertia-driven action uses the energy of the fired shell to cycle the bolt, eliminating the gas ports and pistons that require regular cleaning and add mechanical complexity to gas-operated designs.
• Hard chrome lining on the bore and chamber resists corrosion and wear, keeping the barrel protected through repeated exposure to wet field conditions and high round counts.
• Five drop and cast adjustment shims are included so each shooter can customize the stock fit to match their specific eye alignment and mount angle.
• The adjustable length of pull accepts a full-size buttstock replacement as the shooter grows, making the Franchi Affinity 3 Compact (42043) a platform that adapts over time rather than becoming obsolete.
• The one-piece trigger group removes from the receiver without tools, reducing field cleaning and maintenance to a straightforward process that does not require a workbench.
• The oversized bolt handle and release, combined with the enlarged and beveled loading port, keep the action fully operable with heavy work gloves on in cold weather.
• The Mossy Oak Bottomland pattern covers the receiver and stock in a camo design suited to timber, flooded timber, swamp, and mixed brush environments.

Practical Benefits

• Upland bird and waterfowl hunters who need a lighter shotgun for long days afield will find the 5.9-pound weight and 26-inch barrel deliver swing-through balance without the arm fatigue that heavier full-size guns produce.
• Youth shooters and smaller-framed adults get a gun that fits properly from day one with the short length of pull, rather than having to manage a full-size stock that fights their mount on every shot.
• The drilled and tapped receiver lets you add a red dot or low-power optic for turkey hunting or deer hunting with slugs without permanent gunsmithing modifications.
• The three included choke tubes cover the full range of hunting applications from close-flushing upland birds with Improved Cylinder to tighter patterns for turkey and late-season waterfowl with Full.
• Your Franchi Affinity 3 Compact gives a younger or smaller-framed hunter a shotgun that fits, cycles reliably, and builds the kind of confidence in the field that carries forward into every future season.

The Franchi Affinity 3 Compact (42043) in 20 gauge is a solid fit for youth hunters, smaller-framed shooters, and parents looking for a reliable, adjustable semi-automatic shotgun that performs across upland, waterfowl, and turkey applications from the first season onward.