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HA1005 Browning Cynergy Field, O/U, 20 Ga., 2 3/4" & 3", 28"MC Bbls., $1,595 CYNERGY CLUB $500

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This Cynergy Field is a light gun, but because it has a steel receiver it is well suited to both hunting and skeet.  The Inflex recoil pad will help control recoil for extended shooting, and with a combination of three lengths available, and spacers, the length of pull can be varied from 13 3/4" to 15" or more making it an easily customizable gun for a large range of shooter heights (from under 5' to over 6').  It comes with three Invector Plus choke tubes in Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder constrictions, and others are widely available.  This is an excellent gun at an excellent price.

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HA991 J.P.Sauer & Sohn - Caesar Guerini,  Sterling Elegance, O/U. 12 Ga. 2 3/4" &3", 28"MC Bbls, Cased, NIC, $1,995

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This "Sterling Elegance" was made for J. P. Sauer & Sohn by Caesar Guerini.  It is an all-around European style shotgun, with sling swivels in the case and a swivel mounting point under the barrel.  Its 28" barrels chamber both 2 3/4" & 3" shells and come with 5 choke tubes in Full,. Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder and Cylinder constrictions.  Its nicely figured stock has a 14 1/2 to 14 3/4" Length Of Pull over a checkered wood butt plate.  It has a Cast-Off for a right handed shooter of 1/4". The Length of Pull is adjustable by moving the trigger, and a wrench is included. It has a steel receiver covered in elegant engraving, but weighs only 7 pounds 4.5 ounces.  The sides of the Monobloc are very finely jeweled (engine turned).  It has a one year warranty from Caesar Guerini & J. P. Sauer & Sohn.  This is a beautiful gun.

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HA990 Browning Citori 625 Field Grade 3, O/U, 12 Ga., 2 3/4" & 3", 28"MC Bbls., NIB, $1,695 $150 CITORI REBATE

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Browning Says:  Description: Receiver - Steel • Silver nitride finish • High-relief engraving. Barrel - Lightweight profile • Ventilated rib. Action - Single selective trigger • Hammer ejectors • Top-tang barrel selector/safety. Stock - Gloss oil finish Grade II/III walnut stock with close radius pistol grip • Schnabel forearm. Features - Vector Pro™ lengthened forcing cones • Three Invector-Plus™ choke tubes • Recoil pad on 12 gauge model. The 625 Field guns have a steel receiver for strength and longevity. They also rely on a solid steel dovetailed breech face and steel hinge pin, both areas of high wear on an over and under, to take the brunt of the forces that act on these critical components. Shoulder a Citori 625 Field and understand for yourself why such a well-built, solid shooting shotgun will endure the test of time through thousands of shotshell rounds.. What would you use a 625 for? Take the Citori 625 Field over under shotgun along on your hunt for geese, ducks, pheasants or any waterfowl or upland game. Of course, it can also be used for sporting, trap and skeet clay targets.

Hero's Arms Says: This is an all-around shotgun, and one you will be proud to carry.  The gun weighs 7 pounds 15 ounces, has a 14 5/16" Length of Pull over a vent rubber recoil pad, comes with Invector Plus choke tubes in Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder (and others can be found almost anywhere).  The engraved game scenes are very pretty, and the wood has some figure. It comes with a Lifetime Replacement warranty from Davidson's. (Click the GuaranteeD Logo for details:)

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HA985 Franchi Renaissance Classic Sporting O/U Adjustable Comb TSA 12 Ga. 3", 30"MC Ported Bbls, (Used 99+%), $1,695

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A slightly used trade-in (fewer than 300 shots) gun in as new condition, it weighs 8 pounds 2 ounces (steel receiver for weight and durability) and has a Twin Shock Absorber recoil pad (with a translucent Technogel insert) which should make for a very comfortable day of shooting, and which can be replaced to change the Length Of Pull to 14 3/4 or 15".  It has an adjustable Monte Carlo stock which can be used to set the gun for left or right handed shooters, and for Trap, Skeet or Sporting Clays.  It has a slight right handed palm swell.  The front sight is a lime green fiber optic for quick target acquisition.  The barrels are ported to reduce recoil and allow for a quicker second shot.  It comes with choke tubes in Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Cylinder constrictions, others are widely available as they interchange with Benelli and Beretta Mobil tubes. The safety is manual, not automatic, so you won't miss a target because you forgot to take the gun off safe.  The receiver has highly detailed engraving and a gold clay pigeon on each side, with another on the top lever.  It comes cased with a stock wrench, and a choke tube wrench. An excellent buy at $1,695.

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HA983 Browning Cynergy Field, O/U, 20 Ga., 2 3/4" & 3", 28"MC Bbls., $1,595 CYNERGY CLUB $500

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This Cynergy Field is a light gun, at 5 pounds 14.5 ounces. Because it has a steel receiver  it is well suited to both hunting and skeet.  The Inflex recoil pad will help control recoil for extended shooting, and with a combination of three lengths available and a spacer, the length of pull can be varied from 13 3/4" to 15" making it an easily customizable gun for a large range of shooter heights (from under 5' to over 6').  It comes with three Invector Plus choke tubes in Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder constrictions, and others are widely available.

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HA982 Franchi Alcione Field Combo, O/U, 12 Ga. 2 3/4" & 3", 28"MC Bbls., & 20 Ga., 2 3/4" & 3", 28"MC Bbls., NIC, $1,895

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This Franchi Alcione Combo has been put together by Hero's Arms in a brand new leather and canvas case.  It features 12 gauge and 20 gauge barrels, both of which chamber 2 3/4" and 3" shells.  The basic gun is new, with BenelliUSA warranty.  It has a 14 7/16" Length of Pull and  weighs 7 pounds 9.5 ounces in 12 gauge, and 7 pounds 13.5 ounces in 20 gauge.  It comes with 12 gauge chokes in Modified, Improved Cylinder and Cylinder, and 20 gauge chokes in Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder -  others are available.  This gun can be used for hunting and clay target sports.  It is an excellent value for a quality combo set.

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HA981 Baikal Remington SPR310 O/U, 20 Ga., 2 3/4" & 3", 26 1/2"MC Bbls., NIB, $445

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This Baikal shotgun was manufactured in Russia by Izhevsky mekhanichesky zavod and was imported and guaranteed by Remington.  This is a 7 pound 20 Gauge over/under with 26 1/2" multi-choke chrome lined barrels. By turning screws on the face of the receiver a quarter-turn it can be converted from ejecting shells to lifting-extracting them, and back again.  It normally fires the bottom barrel first, but if you press the trigger forward until it clicks it will fire the top barrel first.  The trigger is mechanical so a dud does not keep the second barrel from firing. It has 1/4" Cast Off so it is for a right-hander.  The Length of Pull is only 13 15/16" so shooters of less than average height (5'0" to 5'6") will find that it fits them well.  It has a reasonable trigger-pull at 6 lbs 14 ounces.  It comes with 4 choke tubes in Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder and Cylinder constrictions, and Hero's Arms has added a 5th tube in Skeet constriction. Baikal shotguns are very reliable and strong.  This is an excellent choice for a starter over/under, suitable for hunting or any kind of clay target shooting.

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HA979 Baikal Remington SPR310 O/U, 12 Ga., 2 3/4" & 3", 28 1/2"MC Bbls., NIB, $445

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This Baikal shotgun was manufactured in Russia by Izhevsky mekhanichesky zavod and was imported and guaranteed by Remington.  This is a 7 pound 11.5 ounce 12 Gauge over/under with 28 1/2" multi-choke chrome lined barrels. By turning screws on the face of the receiver a quarter-turn it can be converted from ejecting shells to lifting-extracting them, and back again.  It normally fires the bottom barrel first, but if you press the trigger forward until it clicks it will fire the top barrel first.  The trigger is mechanical so a dud does not keep the second barrel from firing. It has 1/4" Cast Off so it is for a right-hander.  The Length of Pull is only 14" so shooters of less than average height (5'0" to 5'6") will find that it fits them well.  It has a good trigger-pull at 6 lbs 3 ounces.  It comes with 4 choke tubes in Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder and Cylinder constrictions, and Hero's Arms has added a 5th tube in Skeet constriction. Baikal shotguns are very reliable and strong.  This is an excellent choice for a starter over/under, suitable for hunting or any kind of clay target shooting.

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HA968 Browning Citori 625 Field Grade 3, O/U, 12 Ga., 2 3/4" & 3", 28"MC Bbls., NIB, $1,695

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Browning Says:  Description: Receiver - Steel • Silver nitride finish • High-relief engraving. Barrel - Lightweight profile • Ventilated rib. Action - Single selective trigger • Hammer ejectors • Top-tang barrel selector/safety. Stock - Gloss oil finish Grade II/III walnut stock with close radius pistol grip • Schnabel forearm. Features - Vector Pro™ lengthened forcing cones • Three Invector-Plus™ choke tubes • Recoil pad on 12 gauge model. The 625 Field guns have a steel receiver for strength and longevity. They also rely on a solid steel dovetailed breech face and steel hinge pin, both areas of high wear on an over and under, to take the brunt of the forces that act on these critical components. Shoulder a Citori 625 Field and understand for yourself why such a well-built, solid shooting shotgun will endure the test of time through thousands of shotshell rounds.. What would you use a 625 for? Take the Citori 625 Field over under shotgun along on your hunt for geese, ducks, pheasants or any waterfowl or upland game. Of course, it can also be used for sporting, trap and skeet clay targets.

Hero's Arms Says: This is an all-around shotgun, and one you will be proud to carry.  The gun weighs 7 pounds 15 ounces, has a 14 5/16" Length of Pull over a vent rubber recoil pad, comes with Invector Plus choke tubes in Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder (and others can be found almost anywhere).  The engraved game scenes are very pretty, and the wood has some figure. It comes with a Lifetime Replacement warranty from Davidson's. (Click the GuaranteeD Logo for details:)

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HA966 Franchi Renaissance Field O/U, (Compact Adult/Youth) 20 Ga. 2 3/4" & 3", 27 1/2" MC Bbls., (Used 99%), $995

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This Franchi Renaissance Field over/under has been professionally shortened to a 13 1/4" Length of Pull making it suitable for a compact adult or youth shooter in the 4' 10" to 5' 2" range.  It has also been converted to a manual, non-automatic safety.  It has been very little used, the only sign that is is not brand new are a few very light scratches in the wood on the left side of the stock just behind the receiver.  It has an alloy receiver and weighs only 5 pounds 12.5 ounces.  Its barrels are chambered to shoot both 2 3/4" and 3" shells, and are 27 1/2" (or 700mm) long.  It comes with chokes in Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder constrictions, and uses Franchi-Benelli-Beretta Mobil chokes so other constrictions are widely available.It is cased with an Owners Manual. This would be an excellent choice for hunting, skeet , sporting clays or informal trap shooting. For anyone looking for a small, light, quality shotgun at a bargain price this may be the answer.

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HA959 SKB Model 600 Deluxe Field, O/U, 12 Ga., 2 3/4" & 3", 30"MC Bbls., NIB, $1,295

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This SKB 600 Deluxe Field has attractive engraving and nicely figured wood.  It's 30" barrels use Invector chokes (which are widely available) and it shoots both 2 3/4" and 3" shells.  The length of pull is 14" over a vented rubber recoil pad. It has a Greener style lockup, making it extremely strong. It comes with Invector Choke Tubes in Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder, and Hero's Arms has added two Skeet chokes. This is an excellent gun.  It has a one year warranty from SKB USA, which now owns the company. 

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HA947 Browning Maxus Mossy Oak Duck Blind Camo, Gas-Semi-Auto, 12 Ga., 2 3/4", 3", & 3 1/2", 28"MC Bbl., $1,295

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Browning Says:  Description: Receiver - Strong, lightweight aluminum alloy. Barrel - Lightweight profile • Flat, ventilated rib. Action - Gas-operated autoloader • 3" and 3 1/2" chamber models • New Power Drive Gas System reduces recoil and cycles a wide range of loads. Stock - Composite stock with close radius pistol grip • Speed Lock Forearm • Textured gripping surfaces • Mossy Oak® Duck Blind® camo finish • Dura-Touch® Armor Coating. Features - Vector Pro™ lengthened forcing cone • Three Invector-Plus™ choke tubes • Inflex Technology recoil pad • Lightning Trigger System • Magazine Cut-Off • Turnkey Magazine Plug.

Hero's Arms Says:  Gun Tests Magazine (December 2009) ranked the Maxus above their previous favorite the Benelli SBE II because it was easier to load, cycled everything from 2 3/4" 7/8 ounce shells to 3 1/2" 2 1/4 ounce loads, was easy to clean, and had several useful features.  There is no end cap on the magazine, the forearm pulls off after a lever is lifted, the magazine limiter plug comes out with a screwdriver or a car key, the magazine cut-off allows for quick switching of loads without emptying the gun.  It starts with a 14 1/8" Length of Pull and comes with two 1/4" spacers which would bring it to 14 5/8.  Additional spacers can be ordered and installed using longer screws.  It comes with a set of cast and drop spacers which an give it a 1/8" cast On or Off, and/or raise or lower the comb by 1/8".  This particular gun was purchased from Davidson's, so in addition to Browning standing behind their guns it comes with a Lifetime Replacement warranty from Davidson's. (Click the GuaranteeD Logo for details:)

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HA882 Browning Citori GTS (Game-Target-Shotgun) High Grade (Elite or Grade 5) O/U, 12 Ga., 2 3/4" & 3" 28"MC Bbls., NIC, $3495

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Browning Says: Description: Receiver - Steel • Silver nitride finish • Gold engraving of a game bird transforming into a clay target. Barrel - Ventilated 10mm rib • Solid side rib. Action - Single selective trigger • Hammer ejectors • Top-tang barrel selector/safety • 3" chamber is ideal for field and range. Stock - Oil finish Grade II/III walnut • Pistol grip stock • Schnabel forearm. Features - Five Invector-Plus™ choke tubes • Triple Trigger™ System • Ivory front and mid-bead sights • ABS case included.

Hero's Arms Says:  This shotgun is variously called by Browning: "High Grade" in advertisements; "Grade 5" on the box;  and "Elite" in gold on the receiver.  It is not called "Golden Clays" though everything else with this engraving pattern is called "Golden Clays".  Go figure. It has some of the most spectacular wood I've seen, far better than the Grade II/III advertised.  At 8 pounds 4 0unces you are not likely to be bothered by the recoil from anything you shoot through it.  The adjustable trigger gives 3/8" adjustment to the 14 15/16" Length of Pull.  I'm not sure I'd want to carry this around all day for upland hunting, but for hunting from a blind, skeet, sporting clays or trap it would be hard to beat.  The Invector Plus choke tubes come in Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Skeet constrictions.  It does not have a palm swell so it is equally usable by left and right handed shooters.  Mostly your friends will say, "Isn't that a beauty".

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HA929 Browning Citori White Hunter, O/U, 12 Ga. 2 3/4", 3", & 3 1/2", 28"MC Bbls., NIB $1,495

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Browning Says: Description: Receiver – Steel with silver nitride finish; High relief scroll engraving with gold enhanced Buck Mark.  Barrels – Satin finished 28" barrels; 12 gauge 3.5" chamber; gold front bead. Action – Single selective trigger; Hammer ejectors; Top tang selector/safety. Stock – Hunter style buttstock and Lightning style forearm; Grade I walnut; Satin finish. Features – Three Invector Plus™ choke tubes (F,M,IC)

Hero's Arms Says:  This is a great all-around shotgun.  With its 3 1/2" chamber it can shoot light 2 3/4" target loads, 3" upland hunting loads, and 3 1/2" Goose and Turkey loads.  It has a vented recoil pad and weighs 8 pounds 6 ounces which together will tame a lot of recoil.  It comes with Invector Plus choke tubes in Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder constrictions, and others are widely available.

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HA915 Remington 1100 Sporting Gas-Semi-Auto, 12 Ga., 2 3/4", 28"MC Bbl., NIB, $945

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Remington Says The Model 1100 Sporting 12 provides timeless good looks in a light-recoiling sporting clays gun. It features a polished blue receiver and 28-inch light target contoured vent rib barrel with twin bead target sights. The American walnut stock and fore-end display cut checkering with a high-gloss finish and a sporting clays style recoil pad. The Model 1100 Sporting 12 also offers a gold-plated trigger, as well as four extended choke tubes: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Light Modified and Modified.

Hero's Arms Says:  A gas operated semi-auto should provide the least felt recoil of the various systems, though there is a lot of subjectivity in this.  This is an all around gun, equally useful for hunting, sporting clays or skeet.  It comes with a two year warranty from Remington, and a Lifetime Replacement warranty from Davidson's. (Click the GuaranteeD Logo for details:)

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HA905 Browning BPS Micro Pump Shotgun (Compact Adult/Youth Ambidextrous) 20 Ga. 3", 22" MC Bbl., NIB, $525

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This 20 Gauge Browning BPS Micro Shotgun is ideal for the smaller shooter, and for left or right handed shooters because it ejects shells from the bottom, and the safety is on the top of the receiver so it can be operated by either thumb.  The receiver is made from forged and machined steel.  The barrel is a compact 22" in length, with ventilated rib, and it has Invector Plus Choke Tubes in Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder Constrictions, others are widely available.  It has a 3" chamber so can shoot either 2 3/4" or 3" shells.  With the addition of a rifled choke tube it would make a handy slug gun for deer hunting. It has dual steel action bars.  The stock & forearm have cut checkering and satin finish walnut.  With its weight of 6 pounds 13.5 ounces, its 13 5/16" Length of pull, and shorter than average 3" LOTP (Length of Trigger Pull) from the bottom of the Pistol Grip, this is an all around gun for a compact adult or young person, suitable for hunting of all types as well as skeet and other clay target sports.

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HA902 Franchi 720 Competition Raptor, Gas-Semi-Auto, WeatherCoat, TSA, 20 Ga. 2 3/4" & 3", 28"MC Ported Bbl., NIB, $995

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This soft-shooting semi-auto has gas operation, ported barrels to reduce muzzle climb and recoil, and the Twin Shock Absorber (TSA) recoil pad.  It has a 20 Gauge 28" barrel and chambers both 2 3/4" & 3" shells making it suitable for Skeet, Sporting Clays or hunting.  The stock and forearm are finished in Franchi's trade mark WeatherCoat making it impervious to weather conditions.  It comes with Hard Chrome Extended choke tubes in Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder configurations, and others are available as they interchange with Beretta and Benelli Mobil choke tubes. It has a white bead front sight and a brass bead mid sight.  It comes with stock spacers so the Cast and Drop can be altered to fit the right or left handed shooter, and TSA recoil pads can be ordered with the gun or separately which will increase the 14 1/4" Length of Pull to 14 1/2" or 143/4" (one of these can be installed by Hero's Arms if ordered with the gun). It comes with a 3 year warranty from BenelliUSA, the importer.

Custom Length of Pull for Franchi Shotguns with TSA pads purchased from Hero's Arms.  The standard length of pull for Franchi O/U shotguns with TSA Pads is 14 1/2" (Some Semi-Autos are 14 1/4")  If you would like to have your gun come with a 14 3/4" or 15" LOP (14 1/2" or 14 3/4" for Semi-Autos with 14 1/4") Hero's Arms will install the appropriate pad for $30 (just the cost of the pad) and will include the original 14 1/2" pad in the box or case so the gun can be returned to original dimensions if desired..

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HA901 Franchi I-12 Sporting Inertial Semi-Auto TSA WeatherCoat, 12 Ga. 2 3/4" & 3", 30"MC Ported Bbl., NIC, $1,149

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Franchi Says:  The new Franchi I-12 Sporting is the first competition gun of its kind. An Inertia Driven® shotgun, its elongated forcing cone provides superior patterns and softer shooting. The I-12 Sporting has all the desirable features of more expensive models and is the ideal blend of style and performance. The affordable, lightweight I-12 Sporting auto-loader shotgun combines new technology with the best features of the Franchi tradition. The I-12 Sporting represents the beginning of an innovative line of light, fast, reliable auto-loader shotguns designed specifically for clay shooters. Weighing only 6-1/2 pounds, the 12-gauge shotgun uses a lightweight aluminum alloy receiver strengthened with steel inserts, allowing for a solid, steel-to-steel lock up. With the light weight of the I-12, you can swing fast to pick up second birds with plenty of time to make the shot. The 30-inch barrel with 10-mm, tapered target rib is ported to control muzzle climb. The barrel uses extended choke tubes that are compatible with Benelli’s Crio™ chokes for easy fitting and removal. The I-12 shotgun has a WeatherCoat™ walnut stock that is virtually impervious to any kind of weather. The finish complements the wood’s beautiful grain pattern. The patented Twin Shock Absorber™ (TSA) recoil-reducing system diminishes felt recoil up to 44-percent, making the I-12 Sporting an absolute pleasure to shoot.

Hero's Arms Says:  Franchi and Benelli are both owned by Beretta, so this Franchi shares a number of features with Benelli shotguns such as the Inertial semi-automatic system.  This system has very few parts and is easier to clean than most other semi-autos. This ones actual weight is 6 pounds 14 ounces, and shoots both 2 3/4" and 3" shells so it could easily be used for hunting as well as clay target sports.  It is very adjustable - included shims allow for the stock cast and drop to be modified easily - TSA recoil pads are available to increase the Length of Pull to 14 3/4" or 15".

Custom Length of Pull for Franchi Shotguns with TSA pads purchased from Hero's Arms.  The standard length of pull for Franchi O/U shotguns with TSA Pads is 14 1/2" (Some Semi-Autos are 14 1/4")  If you would like to have your gun come with a 14 3/4" or 15" LOP (14 1/2" or 14 3/4" for Semi-Autos with 14 1/4") Hero's Arms will install the appropriate pad for $30 (just the cost of the pad) and will include the original 14 1/2" pad in the box or case so the gun can be returned to original dimensions if desired..

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HA880 Franchi I-12 Limited Inertia-Semi-Auto, 12 Ga. 2 3/4" & 3", 28"MC Bbl., ANIC, $1,295

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Franchi Says: The Franchi I-12 Limited effortlessly combines art and function. The upland field gun has a satin-nickel receiver, strikingly accented with inlaid gold game birds. The metalwork is complemented by a stock cut from AA-grade walnut that has been hand rubbed for a traditional oil finish. Cut-checkering on the pistol grip and fore-end create an attractive and positive gripping surface. The I-12 Limited is slender and perfectly balanced, and, like all Franchi shotguns, it is lightweight, at close to 7-1/2 pounds. It tames recoil with the Twin Shock Absorber™ (TSA) system, a two-part recoil pad with a special gel insert. The pad soaks up recoil energy and spreads the kick over the widest area possible. With TSA, felt recoil is reduced by as much as 44 percent.

Hero's Arms Says:  This gun was purchased directly from Franchi, and was supposed to be used, but it didn't seem to have ever been unwrapped, so I'm selling it "As-New-In-Case" for a reduced price.  It still has the warranty card and manual.  The wood is very nice, Franchi calls it AA in some places and AAA in others.  This gun weighs 7 pounds 2.5 ounces and has a 14 1/4" Length Of Pull, but with a replacement TSA pad (which I have in stock) the LOP can be 14 1/2" or 14 3/4".  The nickel alloy receive with white gold birds is quite striking.  All together this Benelli-Style Inertial action is easy to keep clean and quite reliable.

Custom Length of Pull for Franchi Shotguns with TSA pads purchased from Hero's Arms.  The standard length of pull for Franchi O/U shotguns with TSA Pads is 14 1/2" (Some Semi-Autos are 14 1/4")  If you would like to have your gun come with a 14 3/4" or 15" LOP (14 1/2" or 14 3/4" for Semi-Autos with 14 1/4") Hero's Arms will install the appropriate pad for $30 (just the cost of the pad) and will include the original 14 1/2" pad in the box or case so the gun can be returned to original dimensions if desired..

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HA876 Browning Citori GTS (Game-Target-Shotgun) High Grade (Elite or Grade 5) O/U, 12 Ga., 2 3/4" & 3" 30"MC Bbls., NIC, $3495

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Browning Says: Description: Receiver - Steel • Silver nitride finish • Gold engraving of a game bird transforming into a clay target. Barrel - Ventilated 10mm rib • Solid side rib. Action - Single selective trigger • Hammer ejectors • Top-tang barrel selector/safety • 3" chamber is ideal for field and range. Stock - Oil finish Grade II/III walnut • Pistol grip stock • Schnabel forearm. Features - Five Invector-Plus™ choke tubes • Triple Trigger™ System • Ivory front and mid-bead sights • ABS case included.

Hero's Arms Says:  This shotgun is variously called by Browning: "High Grade" in advertisements; "Grade 5" on the box;  and "Elite" in gold on the receiver.  It is not called "Golden Clays" though everything else with this engraving pattern is called "Golden Clays".  Go figure. It has some of the most spectacular wood I've seen, far better than the Grade II/III advertised, the stock looks like it is on fire.  At 8 pounds 6.5 0unces you are not likely to be bothered by the recoil from anything you shoot through it.  The adjustable trigger gives 3/8" adjustment to the 14 15/16" Length of Pull.  I'm not sure I'd want to carry this around all day for upland hunting, but for hunting from a blind, skeet, sporting clays or trap it would be hard to beat.  The Invector Plus choke tubes come in Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Skeet constrictions.  It does not have a palm swell so it is equally usable by left and right handed shooters.  Mostly your friends will say, "Wow, look at that wood".

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HA852 Browning Cynergy Feather O/U, 12 Ga., 2 3/4" & 3", 28"MC Bbls., NIB, $1,845

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Browning says: Description: Receiver - Lightweight alloy with steel breech face • Gold enhanced grayed finish • Ultra-low profile • MonoLock Hinge. Barrel - Lightweight profile • Ventilated top and side ribs. Action - Reverse Striker ignition system • Impact Ejectors • Top-tang barrel selector/safety. Stock - Satin finish walnut. Features - Three Invector Plus™ choke tubes Inflex Technology recoil pad System. 1/4" stock spacer • Ivory front and mid-bead sights.

Hero's Arms says:  This is a lightweight all around hunting and sport gun.  Because of the Inflex recoil pad and spacer the Length of Pull can be varied by 1/4" - with short or long Inflex pads (available from Browning and on-line) the LOP can be varied from 13 3/4" to 15" making it suitable for shorter or taller shooters.  It weighs only 6 pounds 11 ounces so would be easy to carry all day.

Custom Length of Pull for Cynergy Shotguns with Inflex Recoil pads purchased from Hero's Arms. Click here

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HA836 Franchi I-12 Sporting Inertial Semi-Auto TSA WeatherCoat, 12 Ga. 2 3/4" & 3", 30"MC Ported Bbl., NIC, $1,149

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Franchi Says:  The new Franchi I-12 Sporting is the first competition gun of its kind. An Inertia Driven® shotgun, its elongated forcing cone provides superior patterns and softer shooting. The I-12 Sporting has all the desirable features of more expensive models and is the ideal blend of style and performance. The affordable, lightweight I-12 Sporting auto-loader shotgun combines new technology with the best features of the Franchi tradition. The I-12 Sporting represents the beginning of an innovative line of light, fast, reliable auto-loader shotguns designed specifically for clay shooters. Weighing only 6-1/2 pounds, the 12-gauge shotgun uses a lightweight aluminum alloy receiver strengthened with steel inserts, allowing for a solid, steel-to-steel lock up. With the light weight of the I-12, you can swing fast to pick up second birds with plenty of time to make the shot. The 30-inch barrel with 10-mm, tapered target rib is ported to control muzzle climb. The barrel uses extended choke tubes that are compatible with Benelli’s Crio™ chokes for easy fitting and removal. The I-12 shotgun has a WeatherCoat™ walnut stock that is virtually impervious to any kind of weather. The finish complements the wood’s beautiful grain pattern. The patented Twin Shock Absorber™ (TSA) recoil-reducing system diminishes felt recoil up to 44-percent, making the I-12 Sporting an absolute pleasure to shoot.

Hero's Arms Says:  Franchi and Benelli are both owned by Beretta, so this Franchi shares a number of features with Benelli shotguns such as the Inertial semi-automatic system.  This system has very few parts and is easier to clean than most other semi-autos. This ones actual weight is 6 pounds 12 ounces, and shoots both 2 3/4" and 3" shells so it could easily be used for hunting as well as clay target sports.  It is very adjustable - included shims allow for the stock cast and drop to be modified easily - TSA recoil pads are available to increase the Length of Pull to 14 3/4" or 15".

Custom Length of Pull for Franchi Shotguns with TSA pads purchased from Hero's Arms.  The standard length of pull for Franchi O/U shotguns with TSA Pads is 14 1/2" (Some Semi-Autos are 14 1/4")  If you would like to have your gun come with a 14 3/4" or 15" LOP (14 1/2" or 14 3/4" for Semi-Autos with 14 1/4") Hero's Arms will install the appropriate pad for $30 (just the cost of the pad) and will include the original 14 1/2" pad in the box or case so the gun can be returned to original dimensions if desired..

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HA831 Benelli M2 Field Left Hand ComforTech Inertial Semi-Auto, 12 Ga., 2 3/4" & 3", 28"MC Bbl., NIC, $1,199

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This Left-Handed Benelli M2 Field is truly set-up for a left hander in almost every way.  The stock has "Cast On" and can be adjusted further with the included shims, the X-Bolt safety pushes off with the left trigger finger, the gel recoil pad shaped for the left hand shooter, and, of course the empty shells eject to the left.  It features the Benelli Inertial action which makes the gun exceptionally easy to clean for a semi-auto, and the ComforTech Stock spreads out the recoil.  It shoots both 2 3/4" and 3" shells, and comes with five Benelli Crio choke tubes in Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, and Cylinder constrictions.  It has mounting points for sling swivels, a finish that is virtually weatherproof, and a weight of 7 pounds, making it an excellent choice for a hunting gun. It has a five year warranty from BenelliUSA. 

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HA743 Remington 11-87 Sportsman (Compact Adult/Youth) Synthetic Semi-Auto 20 Ga., 2 3/4" & 3",  21"MC Bbl., NIB, $675

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This Remington 11-87 Sportsman is a good all-around gun for the shorter shooter.  With its 21" barrel and 12 7/8" Length Of Pull it should fit most shooter from 4' 9" to 5' 3".  With its 6 and a half pound weight and ability to cycle both 2 3/4" and 3" shells it can handle full sized loads while still having manageable recoil. Its all weather black finish is non-reflective and rugged.  If the owner grows, Remington makes an adult stock that should fit this gun.  Remington sells it with only one choke tube, a Modified Choke, so Hero's Arms has added four more Rem-Chokes in Xtra Full Turkey, Full, Improved Cylinder and Skeet Constrictions.  The gun has sling studs, so Hero's Arms has added two Sling Swivels.  It has a two year warranty from Remington.

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HA728 B. Rizzini Aurum Classic Color Case Hardened O/U, 20 Ga. 2 3/4" & 3", 30"MC Bbls., NIB, $2,943

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RizziniUSA Says: Aurum Classic ACTION: Low profile, case-hardened, box lock. ENGRAVING: Hand-engraved Company and Model names. MECHANICS: Automatic ejectors, single selective trigger. BARRELS: Cr Mo steel, chrome-lined bores, glossy blued. RIBS: Full side ribs, ventilated top rib. STOCK AND FOREND: Prince of Wales pistol grip stock and rounded forend in middle-quality select walnut, hand-checkered. Polished oil finish.

Hero's Arms Says: At 6 pounds 5.5 ounces this B. Rizzini Aurum Classic 20 Gauge with 30" multi choke barrels is a splendid all around hunting and clay target gun.  It comes with five flush chokes in Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder and Cylinder bores.  It has chambers which will take 2 3/4" shells for target shooting, or 3" shells for hunting.  It has a single, selective, inertial trigger and a 14 5/8" Length Of Pull. It is imported and serviced by Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company which has a full inventory of parts and experienced gunsmiths, and it has a one year warranty from B. Rizzini as well.

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HA284 LC Smith by Marlin, 12 Ga. 3" 28" MC Bbls., NIB, $1,095 

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A famous name, L. C. Smith, has been revived by Marlin with this Italian made (by Fausti Stefano) Over and Under 12 Gauge shotgun.  As with the original L.C. Smiths it has a case colored receiver, and attractive fleur-de-lis checkering (all it needs is an entwined serpent and it would be the Hero's Arms Logo).  It has a 28" Barrel, chambered for 2 3/4" or 3" shells, and comes with three screw in choke tubes in Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder constrictions.  The stock has a 14 3/8" Length of Pull over a sporting vented rubber pad.  It has a close radius pistol grip, similar to the Browning 525s.  With a weight of 7 pounds 13 1/2 ounces it will tame the recoil of magnum loads.  It has a tang mounted barrel selector combined with an automatic safety.  It comes with a five year guarantee from Marlin, and a Lifetime Replacement warranty from Davidson's. (Click the GuaranteeD Logo for details:)

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