Good day folks.
I have a question regarding the Franchi Instinct L's and the Google hasn't been much help. I know that Franchi has become more of a brand than a manufacturer which is kind of sad really because I have a 1967 Falconet Skeet that is a beautifully made gun. I purchased two Instinct L's for use in the field. Both slightly used but in very, very excellent condition. The 20ga was made in 2021 and the 12ga in 2023. They are almost identical in looks other than the smaller frame for the 20ga. I did read that Bettinsoli may have made the very early Instincts and I do recall on one that I saw, the barrel selector was the safety catch that slid left and right but on the guns I have it has the "Beretta" style button with the one dot, two dots. A gent at the trap and skeet club said that he believed that the Instinct L's are now being made by F.A.I.R.
Does anyone have any knowledge on this? I emailed Franchi but they have not replied on that. I have looked at similar guns by both manufacturers on line and they both have models that kind of look the same in the shape of the forend and stock but the checkering is different.
Thanks!!
Pietro
