Franchi (firearms)
Luigi Franchi S.p.A. (Italian pronunciation: [luˈiːdʒi ˈfraŋki]) is an Italian manufacturer of firearms, a division of Beretta Holding.
| Company type | Firearms manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Industry | Firearms |
| Founder | Luigi Franchi |
| Headquarters | Italy |
| Products | Shotguns, rifles |
| Parent | Benelli |
Franchi products include the military SPAS-12 and SPAS-15 and the sporting-type long-recoil action AL-48. Franchi manufactures over and under, and semi-automatic shotguns.
Franchi remained a family business since its founding until 1987, when it was acquired by the industrial conglomerate Socimi, based in Milan; with the bankruptcy of Socimi in 1993, Franchi was acquired by Beretta Holding.
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