I have an older model Franchi 20 ga semi-auto shotgun. The magazine follower broke (small plastic piece just snapped in half). The magazine tube needs to be removed in order to replace the follower... and the tube is a bear to get out. I brought it to a gunsmith and he is having a tough time too. So my question is, does anyone know a shop that specializes in Franchi or does anyone have any experience with this firearm?

I have an older model Franchi 20 ga semi-auto shotgun. The magazine follower broke (small plastic piece just snapped in half). The magazine tube needs to be removed in order to replace the follower... and the tube is a bear to get out. I brought it to a gunsmith and he is having a tough time too. So my question is, does anyone know a shop that specializes in Franchi or does anyone have any experience with this firearm?

 

Are you willing to ship the gun? Bobby Storms formerly Garfield Gunsmithing is out in Lake Havasu. Bobby was the head gunsmith at Stoeger when they were the Franchi importer. Not the same problem but, he's worked over my Franchi years ago.

It may come down to me shipping it but if I'm going to do that, I may was well send it to the manufacturer. But if I talk to them and dont like what I hear, Ill get the contact info from you. Thanks for the help