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FRANCHI SPAS -12 w/HOOK & RARE MANUAL & PARTS DIA LOTS OF PHOTOS
Guns International #: 103108692 Seller's Inventory #: C863
Category: Military Shotguns - Non-US - Franchi Shotguns
Seller's Information
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Seller: August Guns
Company: August M Crocker Fine Guns
Member Since: 12/11/15
First Name: August
Last Name: Crocker
State: Texas
Zip: 78727
Country: United States
Phone: (512) 567-7855
Fax: (512) 518-3124
Premium Seller
Number of Active Listings: 49
Total Number of Listings: 625
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: All
Description:
EARLY FRANCHI SPAS -12 with original Folding Stock & "Hook" . This has been in climtae control;led storage for 24 years. I sold it to its current owner back then. It has been kept completly original and unused all that time. SUPER RARE factory Manual and Exploded Parts diagram. Two weeks ago an exact dup of this gun (w/o manual & diagram) sold on GB for $5400. Please take a moment and read what ROCK ISLAND has written about its history and rising values. Enjoy reading below and give me a call for a delivered quote- this is priced to sell.
FROM Rock Island eers: "The average SPAS 12 value by year at Rock Island Company from 2016 to 2024 shows 2023 ++ AVERAGE ++price at to be $5623. The dramatic price uptrend is consistent with recent SPAS 12 blue book values and presents an intriguing case for the SPAS 12 shotgun as a true collector's arm."
"Whether you know the SPAS 12 from Terminator, Jurassic Park, or the shotgun’s inclusion in countless video games over the last two decades, the Franchi SPAS 12 has become one of the world’s most famous gun models. Primarily designed as a close combat weapon for military and law enforcement use, the SPAS 12 shotgun’s large heat shield, metallic folding stock, and distinctive butt hook give the gun a unique profile that stands out in any firearms collection. The SPAS 12 was manufactured in 1979 by the Italian company Luigi Franchi as a special-purpose automatic shotgun. Marketed to police and military forces in Europe and America, the SPAS 12 offered a dual-mode shotgun design that allowed its users to choose either manual pump action or gas-operated semi-automatic at the touch of a button. This provided the operator with the option of high-speed stopping power running buck or slug in semi-automatic mode and the ability to switch back to pump when a situation called for a less lethal round and their lighter load cartridges. Some of the more prominent SPAS 12 adopters included the French GIGN and Austrian EKO COBRA counter-terrorism units, Brazil’s Special Tactical Action Group, Malaysia's National Special Operations Force (NSOF), Indonesia's Komando Pasukan Katak underwater demolition units, and select U.S. SWAT Teams. What Does SPAS 12 Stand For?
The SPAS 12 was initially called the “Special Purpose Automatic Shotgun,” with the 12 referring to the weapon’s 12 gauge chambering. The SPAS 12 was soon offered to civilians as a sporting arm as well, where the exact same model was relabeled as the “Sporting Purpose Automatic Shotgun.”
For many firearms fans and movie buffs, their first exposure to the SPAS 12 came from blockbuster films like 1984’s ‘Terminator’ and 1993’s ‘Jurassic Park.’ The Jurassic Park SPAS 12 shotgun was carried by game-warden Robert Muldoon (Bob Peck)The SPAS 12 has been notably featured in many other films, including ‘The Matrix,’ ‘Bad Boys,’ and ‘Robocop 3,’ as well as popular shows like ‘Miami Vice’ and 'The Walking Dead.' Today, the SPAS 12 shotgun continues to earn recognition with video game fans as well thanks to its inclusion in hits like ‘Half Life,’ ‘Modern Warfare 2,’ ‘F.E.A.R.,’ ‘Left 4 Dead 2,’ ‘Ghost Recon: Wildlands,’ and ‘Dino Crisis.’
The SPAS 12 Hook and Folding Stock
Along with its metal folding stock and large heat shield, the SPAS 12 butt hook is one of the most defining features of the shotgun. When the stock is folded to the top of the receiver the hook can be used as a carrying handle. While certainly a convenient feature, the real reason the SPAS 12 hook is so popular is the one-handed shooting options it provides.
In only a seven-year span, the average SPAS 12 price at Rock Island Company nearly tripled, a dramatic surge in value that equals or surpasses some of the hottest collectible guns on the market right now by growth percentage. ........In 2019, then rocketing upward the next three years and shattering the $7,000 price barrier, a number that would have seemed unimaginable ten years ago. The reason for such a dramatic SPAS 12 price surge is multifaceted. Hollywood and video game coverage received by the SPAS 12 has certainly helped, and the shotgun’s representation in popular Youtube videos from the likes of Demolition Ranch and Garand Thumb has further elevated the model. Recent SPAS 12 values at Rock Island suggest that the shotgun's rise is no accident, and arms collectors and consigners should expect the average SPAS 12 price in 2023 to continue its strong showing. Finding a SPAS 12 for sale has become ever more challenging as the shotgun’s popularity has skyrocketed."
Thank you
August M Crocker, my direct line 512-567-PULL (7855), call to discuss or if I can help you answer any questions
My name is August and I run my shop different from most. I use no assistance and handle every single aspect of your purchase personally. You will get the lowest quote however by calling my direct line. 512-567-PULL (7855). You will speak directly to ME, not a clerk or assistant. I’ll give you an exact quote that includes Delivery, fully insured to your FFL, no hidden fees, no surprises. I’ll contact your FFL for you and send you FEDEX tracking often same day. Have the confidence you are buying the exact gun you need for your goals by discussing it with a master class competitor, instructor and fitter with over 40 years of experience in the shooting sports. Please, call me and you will understand why. I want to earn your business.
WHY CHOOSE ME?
A TRULY DIFFERENT BUYING EXPERIENCE
We are not open to the public so your gun has not been handled, unlike retailers where guns are endlessly handled, slammed shut and clacked back on a rack countless times often scratched, marked and arriving as was less than a new gun. I used to run a large retail and knew there was a better way. When you receive a gun from me it’s been packed with care and arrives exactly as you saw in photos.
ACTUAL pictures of the gun you are getting- When a gun is sold it gets packed THAT DAY, with over 90% shipped same day with FEDEX tracking sent immediately. Trust- I HOPE you look at my feedback, do a google search or read my bio as a Caesar Guerini Pro Staff member.
RETURNS: Please inspect your new gun immediately upon arrival when you are at the receiving dealer. If there is a problem with the gun when you receive it at your dealer such as any damage, mistake in the order, anything, simply CALL ME and I’ll handle its return immediately. New Guns do not go out on a 3 day approval, that only applies only to USED guns, as clearly stated. I insure everyone I send a gun to is getting an unhandled brand new gun and the one they have seen actual photos of so you cannot return a gun simply because you changed your mind. If you have any questions before purchase call me. I want discuss your goals and application and make sure you are getting exactly what you want and need. I want you to love your new gun and tell your friends where it came from. This is the personal way my business has always been run. Thank you
As a master class level competitor, stock fitter and gunsmith I want to hear your application and discuss your needs before purchasing your next shotgun. THIS IS WHY I ASK THAT YOU CALL. I want to make sure you are getting the right gun for YOUR GOALS. Maybe you have had recoil issues, guns that didn’t fit, struggles with eye dominance, a gun that YOU had to adjust to, let’s change that. Please feel free to call or write with any questions or to discuss how we can improve your game together.
August M Crocker's direct line 512-567-PULL (7855)
Price: POR