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DAY 2-JULY 2026 | TREASURES FROM THE VAULTS OF A DALLAS DESIGNER PART 2

Sat, Jul 11, 2026 11:00AM EDT
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Lot 2023

SPAS-12 PRE BAN DUAL ACTION 12GA SHOTGUN, MFG. 1988

Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500
Starting Bid
$2,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Franchi Spas Shotgun, Model L, mfg. 1988 Pre-Ban, Italy, 12 gauge, semi-automatic or slide action, 2.75" shells, 21.75" cylinder bore barrel with threaded muzzle and screw off thread protector, 8 round tubular magazine, upper vented heat shield, lower black composition hand guard with button allowing the guard to move back or forward for semi-auto operation or pump action, inspection marks and date code at the underside, two purpose safeties at trigger guard, folding metal stock without arm hook, when stock is extended the rear sight is visible on the rear of the heat shield, composition pistol grip, mounted cloth sling, finish scratching, action good, bore bright and appears smooth SN AA18564 *REQUIRES FFL TRANSFER* *NOTE: An internet video by "Forgotten Guns" is an excellent source of operation information. **Note: This lot includes a large capacity magazine that is prohibited in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, District of Columbia and some local jurisdictions**

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