Franchi Instinct SL – 16 Gauge, 28" Barrels, A-Grade Satin Walnut (40813)
The Instinct SL is the over/under you carry when the birds keep moving and the day runs long. This one is the 16-gauge gun with 28-inch barrels, a scalloped aluminum receiver, and A-Grade satin walnut in a Prince of Wales stock. Franchi lists it at approximately 5.8 pounds. Auto ejectors, a tang barrel selector, extended IC, M, and F chokes, and a custom-fitted hard case. Franchi item 40813, UPC 650350408133.
This listing is for the Instinct SL, 16 gauge, 28-inch barrels, A-Grade satin walnut only.
Aluminum Receiver, 16 Gauge Carry Weight
The monobloc receiver is machined from a solid aluminum block and finished as a brushed aluminum alloy, with Franchi's scalloped profile. A locking bolt comes up from the bottom of the standing breech into a recess in the barrel monobloc. That is how a 16-gauge over/under lands at approximately 5.8 pounds without feeling like a toy. The underside carries a Franchi engraving; the trigger guard has the gold Franchi "F."
A-Grade Walnut and 28-Inch Barrels
The Prince of Wales stock and tapered forend are A-Grade satin walnut, oil-finished, with cut checkering. Barrels are 28 inches, polished blue, vented between the tubes, with a vented rib and a fiber-optic front sight. Chambered for 2-3/4" 16-gauge shells. Length of pull 14-1/4 inches; drop at comb 1-1/2 inches; drop at heel 2 inches. Overall length 46-1/4 inches.
How It Runs
- Automatic ejectors — spent hulls clear when you open the gun.
- Barrel selector — a horizontal switch on the tang-mounted safety picks which barrel fires first.
- Auto safety — the tang safety resets to On when the action is opened.
- Recoil pad standard on Franchi over/unders.
Franchi Instinct SL Specifications
| Manufacturer | Franchi |
| Model | Instinct SL |
| Part Number | 40813 |
| UPC | 650350408133 |
| Gauge | 16 Gauge |
| Chamber | 2-3/4" |
| Action | Over/Under |
| Barrel Length | 28" |
| Barrel Finish | Polished blue, vented |
| Rib | Vented |
| Receiver | Aluminum alloy, scalloped monobloc, brushed finish |
| Stock | A-Grade satin walnut, Prince of Wales, oil finish, cut checkering |
| Forend | Tapered, A-Grade satin walnut, cut checkering |
| Chokes Included | Extended IC, M, F and wrench |
| Sight | Red fiber-optic front bar |
| Length of Pull | 14-1/4" |
| Drop at Comb | 1-1/2" |
| Drop at Heel | 2" |
| Overall Length | 46-1/4" |
| Weight | approximately 5.8 pounds |
| Safety | Tang-mounted auto safety with barrel selector |
| Ejectors | Automatic |
| Warranty | Franchi 7-year warranty (original retail purchaser) |
What's in the Case
- Custom-fitted hard case
- Extended choke tubes: IC, M, F
- Choke wrench
Frequently Asked Questions
What shells does this 16-gauge take?
Franchi chambers this Instinct SL for 2-3/4" 16-gauge shells.
Does it come with a case?
Yes. Franchi includes a custom-fitted hard case.
What chokes are in the box?
Extended IC, M, and F, plus a wrench.
Is the safety automatic?
Yes. The tang-mounted safety resets to On when you open the action. The same tang has the barrel selector.
How much does it weigh?
Franchi lists average weight at approximately 5.8 pounds.
Internal Reference:
40813
Barcode:
650350408133
| Brand: Franchi |
| Model: INSTINCT SL |
| Caliber: 16ga |
| Capacity: 2 |
| Firearm Action: Semi-auto |
| Barrel Length: 16" - 36", 28" |
| Shotgun Type: Over Under |
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