Franchi Shotgun Questions

[hillbillyfab]

I’ve got an older model Franchi Al48 12 gauge, 2 3/4” chamber shotgun. I see some 3” chamber barrels available online. Would it really be as easy as swapping barrels or is there something I’m missing? Are the receivers different from a 2 3/4” gun to a 3” gun? While I got your attention anyone sitting on any Franchi choke tubes they’re looking to sell?

[hillbillyfab]

Just an update in case anyone searches in the future. I have learned the factory 3” guns have a steel receiver, while the 2 3/4” guns have an aluminum receiver. Makes sense as to why the gun is so light in weight. It does seem one can still swap barrels between the two.

[1gewehr]

I would suppose that Franchi went with a steel receiver for the 3" guns for a reason.  The AL48 is too nice of a shotgun to take a chance on causing an issue by using 3" loads.

[chances R]

I believe the ejection port would have to be larger in 3”.  Additionally, the 48 is ideal for a light weight bird gun, not so much of a fan for shooting heavy loads in it.