Few experiences compare with pursuing game in the company of a good hunting dog. The engraving is complemented by a handsome, 3-Grade satin walnut stock and forend with cut checkering, and a gold trigger inside a black trigger guard. The Companion performs as great as it looks with large bolt controls and a wide loading port for easy operation with gloved hands. The chrome-lined barrel sports a vented rib and pattern-enhancing Mobil chokes. Inertia Driven® technology teams with a TSA recoil pad to make the Companion a joy to shoot and hunt with. The Labrador Retriever leads off pending annual series of beloved companion field-dogs to be featured in artful engravings on Franchi shotguns.