In Monarto, South Australia, Italian shooters have won a few medals in various MLAIC categories. The Chiappa Goup has gathered great results with its Zouave Match : two gold medals and one silver medal. Carlo Arrigoni obtained a gold medal equalling the world record in the Minié R category; the “all Chiappa” team Arrigoni/Tivelli/Casucci established a new world record in the Minié R Magenta specialty; silver medal for the team Arrigoni/Tivelli/Musolino in the specialty Enfield/Team Lamarmora.
BORE-GROOVE DIMENSIONS Detailed chart by caliber with bore diameter, grooves dia. and twist.
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October 2008 - 1887 LEVER ACTION SHOTGUN
Our 1887 rifle in caiber 12 is certainly one of the most interesting items in our range. Ideal for hunting, with 5 + 1 shot, it is fast and precise, perfect for CAS matches.
Two main features: the famous "Fast Load System" which allows the rifles to be transformed from single to double shot load in a few seconds; and the innovative, safe security system which stops the firing pin as long as the breech block is not closed
September 2008 - PLINKERTON
The single action revolver “Plinkerton”, replica of the most famous Colt 1873, is available from September 2008. With an excellent quality/price ratio, the Plinkerton model will become a must for all modern cowboys.
Manufactured with the most advanced technology, the calibre of this revolver can be changed between 22LR and 22 Win Magnum thanks to its double cylinder. The safety has a manual locking, furthermore a red spot shows when the revolver is ready to shoot for maximum safety.
September 2008 - 1892 “RIO BRAVO” CARBINE
Made famous by the unforgettable John Wayne, the 1892 RIO BRAVO CARBINE is a faithful replica of the Winchester 1892, “the gun that won the West”. The difference bewteen this carbine and the classic series 1892 is the large loop lever.
Chiappa Group is currently the only producer of faithful replicas of this model.
Available in caliber 45colt - 44/40WCF, 357 Mag and 38Special, it has 10 + 1 shot and weights 2,8 Kg
August 2008 - MOD. 1892 cal. 44 MAGNUM
Our 1892 model is available in a large number of calibers in both versions, Take Down and Lever Action (38 special, 357mag, 44/40, 45LC, 38/40win, 44mag for the carbine).
The Lever Action “par excellence”, designed by John Browning to substitute the 1873 Winchester, the replica of 1892 has been developed by Armi Sport in many versions and is very popular among Cowboy Action Shooters. Armi Chiappa is the only producer of faithful replicas of the 1892 model in the world.
July 2008 - MINI SHARPS, new calibers available
Our Mini Sharps is performing magic! It is beautiful, very easy to handle, and is now available in a number of versions and calibers: 45LC, 44/40Win, 38/55, 22hornet, 22LR, and from August 2008 also 30/30win, 22win mag and 218bee…. A total of 8 calibers for this small, great rifle!
July 2008 - OVERTOP
In our hunting production there's a new item...OVERTOP, a folding barrel single shot rifle. Extremely safe, the hammer will be cocked when pushing the specific button on the tang. monobloc bottom barrel, Williams sights. Adjustable trigger pull, pistol grip stock with quality wood to metal fit, rubber buttplate.
ZOUAVE MATCH
Our production has been enriched with this great item since the first week of June. Basic features are: the barrel with 7 polygonal grooves, blued mat finish, accuratized triger pull, sights and mechanism.
March 2008 - MARE'S LEG
A rifle (oh yes, it is not a pistol!) with a 12" barrel, 6 + 1 shot, caliber 45LC abd weighting only 1,4 Kg. The design is incredible, and the Lever Action or Take Down system offer the greatest manageability
March 2008 - Sharps CREEDMOOR
A special version of Chiappa's Sharps, in commemoration of the famous victory of the US team which, on the 26th September 1874, excited the 5.000 spectators at Creedmoor.
"Sharps Creedmoor" has pistol checkered grip and and an elegant line, combined with an exceptional balistic precision
