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Get a closer look at the Franchi Affinity 3 and 3.5, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Franchi's Affinity line was a hit when it dropped a few years ago—so much so that it was an awarded a Golden Bullseye from our sister publication, American Rifleman. For 2017, the company decided it was time to take the Affinity to the next level, and as such it has announced a redesign.

The Affinity is this author’s definition of a bird gun.

An upgrade to the original model, the new 12-gauge Affinity 3.5 sports design features that increase its appeal to the American hunter. It’s dependable, durable and lightweight, and with an MSRP around $1,000 and a seven-year warranty, it’s a shotgun you won’t hesitate to carry into the swamp.

Built on the inertia-driven system that harnesses recoil to operate the action, the new Franchi Affinity 3 and 3.5 Elite shotguns are fast, slim and reliable. Stocks are adjustable for drop and cast, and barrels feature a Cerakote finish, lengthened forcing cone for better pattern density and a TrueGlo fiber-optic front sight.

This year marks the inaugural offering of Franchi’s Companion Series celebrating the bond between gundog and hunter via detailed engravings on one of the company’s popular shotguns, with the Labrador Retriever featured on the Affinity 3 leading off the pending annual series.

Get a closer look at the Franchi Affinity 3 Elite Upland, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Anybody looking for a semi-auto upland hunting gun would do well to look at the Affinity 3 Elite Upland.

Hardcore turkey hunters can now rely on the venerable Affinity platform to hunt elusive toms with the introduction of the new Affinity Turkey shotgun, available in 12- or 20-gauge.