O/U question

[dirtybird]

I may have the spelling all wrong but there is a gun supposedly made by franchi. I think the name is Verona, but not sure of the spelling. I looked at one quickly while shopping and thought the quality looked good. Anyone have any personal knowledge of this gun? Thanks in advance

[birddog]

Hi dirtybird - Are you talking about the Veloce? ... light weight 20/28 ga.

Veloce 20/28

[dirtybird]

Originally posted by birddog:
Hi dirtybird - Are you talking about the Veloce? ... light weight 20/28 ga.

Veloce 20/28

[dirtybird]

I am sure it is Verona. It is a fine looking gun, the comment on being Franchi made is not right, I think.

[birddog]

OK, I finally caught on ....Verona shotguns are imported from Italy by B.C. Outdoors a subsidiary of Eldorado Cartridge Corporation (PMC's baby) in Nevada. I've seen a few of the higher grade doubles and they do look good considering the price ... as for their reliability and function..???? I have no clue... made by Franchi..???? I doubt it since Beretta dosn't have thier paw prints all over them... but that could be wrong too.

Which one are you looking at?

[dirtybird]

I looked at the LX501 in both the 20 and the 12. Dicks sporting goods has both guages for under $700. It just looks so good! I'm leaning towards the 20ga for its balance and feel. I can still bust a pheasant pretty good with a 20 ga.

[birddog]

dirtybird, If you like it - go for it! Once you get it home and punch some rounds through it let me know what you think... always interested in hearing about different doubles.

Good luck

[mrvoodoodaddy69]

i purchased a verona from dick's last christmas.
i think the model number is the lx502. if im not wrong the lx501 comes from b.c outdoors. a few other sporting good stores also carry the verona all with their own model number lx50xx. they are all basically the same gun, just different engraving reciever color, cosmetic stuff. i had the 20 guage and loved the way it shoots. for the money it is sure hard to beat, kinda new to the sport but i wouldnt be afraid to put it up against the higher priced guns.

[scottr]

I looked at a Verona before buying my Franchi Veloce. Give the Verona a good look over before you buy it. The break action on the one I looked at was so stiff that I struggled to get the gun open. On the shelf they do look like nice guns so this one could have just been a lemon.

[Gunfighter45]

Ok......
I've read a few reviews, no personal knowlage here. The reviewers are saying that the verona O/U
are going to give Beretta and Browning a run for their money. The Price sure does, and the workmanship is real nice. I was looking at one for 800.00 dollars, almost bought it too. Right now I'm looking at a semi by Verona, not sure of model #
but it Looks like a bargin at 279.00.

Gunfighter45