Keep the buttstock bolt and the forearm cap tight. The Franchis, especially the 12gauges, are notorious for splitting wood. Every time I fond a used one, I look for cracks. More times than not,I find them.
That seems to be true, for sure.
I am also looking for one in 3", and so far the three I looked into had cracks behind the receiver, all at the top. I like a 3" gun for late season chuckar and for sagehen; they usually flush out farther.
