crowe938

OK - how do I insert photos?!

I'll do that tonight when I get home. I also called Franchi and they're sending me a manual for a 720 so I can see if it's similar.

Here's a question... the piston slides back and forth over the magazine tube - it isn't "held" in place by anything. So, when assembled, when you turn the gun around, end-over-end, you can hear the piston sliding back and forth. Is that normal? Or are there some parts missing here?

I completely agree - and I've owned enough firearms that taking them apart doesn't scare me, I just want to know what everything does and how to make adjustments. I definitely need a manual, but Churchill basically doesn't exist anymore. Are most gas autos the same configuration?

That's basically the same gun - so it's gas. Know anywhere where I can find a diagram of parts so I can learn exactly what's going on inside? or a video of disassembly?

So, I'm an o/u guy. Just bought my first auto - 12ga. Churchill made by Franchi. Bought it used for $400 - just wanted something to play around with. It will not cycle target loads. I'm embarassed to admit that I do not know if its gas or recoil driven (autos are new to me). How can I tell, and where can I find some info on disassembly, cleaning, etc. Thanks guys.