1511 FRANCHI PARA CARBINE SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE.

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This item SOLD at 2024 Jul 22 @ 15:01UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 150.00 USD
Estimated at 300.00 - 500.00 USD
Cal. 22 LR. S# P1716. Bbl. 18 5/8". Para Carbine semi-automatic takedown rifle mfg. in Italy by Franchi in 1973. Left side of the bbl. is marked with Franchi's mfg. information and the cal. designation, with Italian proofs and the date code "XX9" stamped on the right at the breech. Receiver is marked "FRANCHI/ MADE IN ITALY" on the left side. Aluminum receiver and trigger assembly exhibit a matte black "wrinkle" finish. Bbl. and threaded muzzle cap exhibit a standard blue finish, with the stock exhibiting a matte blue finish. Receiver is mounted with a smooth wood pistol grip that features an inlaid medallion of a parachute reading "CARABINA PARA'/ SERIE NUMERATA" around the circumference. Bbl. is mounted with a smooth wood forearm that features grasping grooves on either side. Ramped and hooded blade front sight with adj. U-notch rear sight. CONDITION: receiver, trigger assembly, and bbl. retain the vast majority of their factory finishes, exhibiting some light superficial handling marks overall, with the bbl. also showing a few small spots of mild surface oxidation. Stock exhibits scattered spots of mild surface oxidation overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Wood furniture exhibits scattered marks and impressions from handling and storage but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. (24-1364/MLW). CURIO. $300-500.