The Chiappa M6 survival gun is an over-and-under
combination gun that comes in four versions;
12 gauge over
.22 LR,
12 gauge over
.22 WMR,
20 gauge over
.22 LR, and
20 gauge over
.22 WMR.
It has a similar appearance to the original
M6 aircrew survival weapon, with a skeletonized metal
buttstock surrounding a
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foam insert. It uses double triggers and an enclosed firing mechanism.
The M6 is also available with "X Caliber"
adapter sleeves that fit inside the shotgun barrels, allowing it to fire a wide range of handgun, rifle, and shotgun ammunition.
Design
The Chiappa M6 is marketed to "outdoorsmen, ranchers, pilots or anyone who needs a portable, rugged and reliable rifle/shotgun combination."
It has a skeletonized metal buttstock that surrounds a polypropylene foam insert.
The buttstock has cutouts for two shotgun shells, five .22
rimfire cartridges, and a cleaning kit.
The design allows it to fold in half for more compact stowage. The shotgun barrels use interchangeable Remington-type choke tubes ("Rem-Choke")
and each barrel has its own trigger. It uses a lever-action to cock the internal hammers and open the action. It has a tang safety located at the top rear (or "tang") of the receiver. It uses an
M1 carbine
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-type rear sight and a fiber optic front sight. It also has
Picatinny rails on the top and sides for mounting a variety of accessories.
X Caliber
The Chiappa M6 is available with "X Caliber"
adapter sleeves.
The X Caliber consists of eight adapter sleeves that allow the 12-gauge models to fire
.380 ACP,
9mm Luger,
.38 Special/
.357 Magnum,
.40 S&W,
.44 Special/
.44 Magnum,
.45 ACP,
.45 Long Colt/
.410 bore, and
20 gauge ammunition.
There are also four adapter sleeves that allow the 20-gauge models to fire 9mm Luger, .38 Special/.357 Magnum, .45 ACP, and .45 Long Colt/.410 bore ammunition. These adapter sleeves are available separately and are compatible with any single- or double-barrel, 12- or 20-gauge break-action shotguns.
[https://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/x-caliber/ X-Caliber X-treme: Multi-Caliber Weapons. NEVER BRING A KNIFE TO A GUNFIGHT. By DENNIS ADLER. FROM...RIFLE FIREPOWER MAGAZINE. DECEMBER 20, 2013]
See also
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Springfield Armory M6 Scout
The Springfield Armory M6 Scout is a .22 Hornet over .410 bore combination gun that is virtually identical to the original M6 Aircrew Survival Weapon. It is also made in .22 Long Rifle over .410 bore and .22 Magnum over .410 bore. The Scouts ...
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Chiappa Double Badger
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Chiappa Little Badger
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Chiappa Triple Crown
References
External links
Official website
.22 LR firearms
.22 Winchester Magnum firearms
Chiappa Firearms
Combination guns
Multiple-barrel firearms
Rifles of Italy
Shotguns of Italy
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