Introduced back in 1948, Franchi’s 48 AL quickly established the value of a lightweight, reliable gun, which it still owns today as the upland hunters original dream gun. With a featherweight, yet durable, aluminum receiver, the Franchi 48 AL upland field gun represents the ultimate refinement of long-recoil auto-loaders. The Franchi 48 AL combines maximum elegance and tradition at minimum weight. Nothing compares with these trim smallbores for easy carrying, even on the longest day afield.