Chiappa
Chiappa Firearms is an Italian manufacturer producing some of the most distinctive and historically significant firearms available today—from the Rhino revolver with its unique bottom-cylinder firing position through the Triple Threat three-barreled shotgun to an extensive lineup of 19th-century lever-action and single-action reproductions. Chiappa’s combination of Italian manufacturing quality, creative engineering, and historical authenticity makes their lineup unlike any other brand in the market.
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The Chiappa Rhino: Why the Bottom-Cylinder Design Matters
The Chiappa Rhino fires from the bottom chamber of the cylinder rather than the top, which aligns the bore directly with the shooter’s hand rather than above it. Traditional revolvers fire from the top chamber, placing the bore above the hand and creating muzzle rise as recoil pushes the barrel upward. The Rhino’s bottom-cylinder design virtually eliminates muzzle rise—the recoil drives straight back into the hand rather than flipping upward. The result is significantly faster follow-up shots and better target reacquisition. Available in 2”, 4”, 5”, and 6” barrel lengths in .357 Magnum, the Rhino is one of the most mechanically innovative revolvers in production.
Chiappa Triple Threat: The Three-Barrel Shotgun
The Chiappa Triple Threat is a side-by-side-by-side 3-barreled break-action shotgun—the only three-barreled production shotgun available. Three barrels, three triggers, three shots before reloading in 12 or 20 gauge with an 18.5” barrel. It is part practical home defense shotgun, part conversation piece, and entirely unique. No other manufacturer offers anything comparable.
Chiappa 1873 SAA Revolvers
The Chiappa 1873 is a reproduction of the Colt Single Action Army—the revolver that defined the American West. Available in .22 LR, .357 Magnum, .44-40, and .45 Colt in standard and bird’s head grip configurations, the Chiappa 1873 covers the full SASS cowboy action shooting revolver requirement. See the Chiappa 1873 model page for the complete lineup across all calibers and barrel lengths.
Chiappa Lever-Action Shotguns and Rifles
Chiappa produces the most complete line of lever-action reproductions currently available: the Chiappa 1887 lever-action shotgun in 12 gauge (the first repeating shotgun), the Chiappa 1892 lever-action rifle in .357 Mag, .44 Mag, .44-40, and .45 Colt, and the Chiappa 1886 lever-action rifle in .45-70 Government. All are built to SASS competition standards and available in multiple configurations.
Little Badger: The Folding Single Shot
The Little Badger is a single-shot folding rifle in .22 LR, .22 WMR, and .17 HMR with a skeletonized frame that folds to a compact 16.5” for transport and storage. The integrated Picatinny rail accepts optics, and the design is simple enough for youth shooters while capable enough for small game hunting and survival use. At its price point, the Little Badger offers a unique combination of compact portability and functional accuracy.
Chiappa CBR-9: The 9mm Carbine
The Chiappa CBR-9 is a 9mm semi-automatic carbine with a 17.7” barrel, folding stock, and Glock 17 magazine compatibility. Italian manufacturing applied to the pistol-caliber carbine segment at a competitive price point.
Related Pages
See Chiappa model pages: Triple Threat, 1873 SAA, 1887 Lever Shotgun, 1892 Lever Rifle, 1886 Lever Rifle, CBR-9 Carbine. Explore all shotguns or browse lever-action rifles.