Chiappa Firearms, Armi Sport di Chiappa, is an Italian

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based in

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. It was founded in 1958 by Ezechiele Chiappa as Armi Sport. Total unit production is around 60,000 per year. Its U.S. headquarters are in

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Armi Sport

Armi Sport is the firearms manufacturing branch. Its

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s are

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, reenacting,

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, and

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. To this end, most of its firearms are reproductions of older,

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guns and other classic arms (such as Winchester rifles), though it manufactures other designs, such as .22 LR versions of the

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and a .22 upper receiver for the AR-15. It also produces an original

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, the Chiappa Rhino.

Handguns

The following pistols are available in cal.22 LR, in multiple variants (various finishes or grips): * Chiappa 1911–22 (Colt 1911 5-inch replica) * Chiappa M9-22 (Beretta 92 replica) * Chiappa Model 1911–22 (Colt 1911 5-inch replica) * Chiappa Model 1911–22 Compact (Colt 1911 4-inch replica) * Chiappa Model 1911–22 Custom (Colt 1911 replica) * Chiappa 6007 (Fabbrica Armi Sportivi SP 607 replica) The following pistols are available in defensive calibers, multiple variants (various finishes or grips): * Chiappa 1911 cal (both 9MM and .45ACP) (Colt GOVT model clone). * Chiappa SAA17-10 .17HMR (1873 Replica 7.5" barrel) * Chiappa M9 9MM (both full size and compact) (Beretta 92FS clone). ''Both variants accept Beretta parts and magazines.'' * Chiappa M9 (.40SW) (Beretta Model 96 clone) ''accepts Beretta parts and magazines.'' * Chiappa M27E (both .40Cal and 9MM) (CZ75 Clone) (DAO and DA/SA). * Chiappa Rhino is a revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum, 9mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, or 9×21mm cartridges. Its most distinctive feature is that the barrel is on a low axis compared to other revolvers. The Rhino fires from the lowermost chamber of the cylinder, rather than firing from the topmost chamber.

Long-guns

Chiappa manufactures

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s, including single shot (garden guns),

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and triple-barrelled varieties. * Chiappa Little Badger is a single-shot rimfire survival rifle with a 16.5 inch barrel, chambered for .22LR, .22WMR, .17WSM and .17HMR. * Little Badger Shotgun is a garden gun version and is virtually identical to the rifle, except that it fires 9mm Flobert shot-shells from a 24-inch smooth-bore barrel. * Chiappa Little Badger Deluxe Shotgun is the garden gun version. Unlike the other versions, it features wooden furniture. It also fires 9mm Flobert shot-shells from a 24-inch smooth-bore barrel. * Chiappa Double Badger is an over and under combination gun that comes in three versions a .22 LR over .410 bore, a .22 WMR over .410 bore and a .22 LR over 20 gauge. It is marketed as "a great choice for hunting, survival or fun recreational shooting". *

Chiappa M6 Survival Gun 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 a ...

is an over and under combination gun that comes in four versions; with a 12-gauge or 20-gauge shotgun barrel over a .22 Long Rifle or .22 Magnum barrel. * Chiappa Triple Crown shotguns are triple-barrel, break-action shotguns, chambered in 12-, 20-, 28- and .410-gauge. The 12-gauge model has 28 inch barrels while the others have 26 inch barrels. * Chiappa Triple Threat shotguns are 18½ inch triple-barrel, break-action shotguns, chambered in both 12- and 20-gauge. They feature a unique two-piece removable butt-stock design allowing them to be shortened to an overall length of 27¾ inches. Chiappa also manufactures

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guns commonly used by reenactors and historical firearms enthusiasts. * Springfield Model 1842 *

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* Pattern 1853 Enfield *

Richmond Rifle The Richmond rifle was a rifled musket produced by the Richmond Armory in Richmond, Virginia, for use by the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Background At the start of the American Civil War, the Confederacy suffered from a ...

* Sharps Rifle Several classic

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rifles are also made by Chiappa as well. *

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* Winchester Model 1886 * Winchester Model 1892

Kimar

Kimar manufactures unlicensed blank-fire replica firearms,

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s and small caliber guns made in Italy. Its focus is on producing

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-firing guns for training purposes,

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s, starter pistols, and theater and movie

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guns. It also provides

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for

and working dogs.

Blank firing revolvers

The following revolvers are available in two versions, cal.9mm R/.380 or 35gr (front firing "signal version") and cal.9mm R/.380 (top firing "starter version"), as well as in two variants (black or steel finish). * Kimar Python 4" (

Colt Python The Colt Python is a double action/single action revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge. It was first introduced in 1955 by the Colt's Manufacturing Company. Dougherty, Martin ''Small Arms: From the Civil War to the Present Day'', Ne ...

4-inch replica)

Blank firing pistols

The following pistols are available in two versions, cal. 9mm PAK (front firing "signal version") or cal. 8mm PAK (top firing "starter version"), as well as in two variants (black or steel finish). * Kimar 75 AUTO (

CZ 75 The CZ 75 is a semi-automatic pistol made by Czech Republic, Czech firearm manufacturer Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod, ČZUB. First introduced in 1975, it is one of the original "Wonder Nine, wonder nines" and features a staggered-column magaz ...

replica) * Kimar 911 ( Colt M1911A1 replica) * Kimar Mod. 85 AUTO ( Beretta 85 replica) * Kimar Mod. 92 AUTO (

Beretta 92 The Beretta 92 (also Beretta 96 and Beretta 98) is a series of semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta of Italy. History Carlo Beretta, Giuseppe Mazzetti and Vittorio Valle, all experienced firearms designers, contributed to ...

replica) * Kimar Mod. LADY K ( Walther PPK replica) * Kimar PK4 ( Beretta Px4 Storm replica) The following model is available in 6 mm (top firing "starter version") as well as in three variants (black, steel or gold finish). * Kimar Derringer ( Remington Model 95 replica) The following model is available in 6 mm (top firing "starter version") and only in black finish. * Kimar M.302 – C.1861 ( Umarex Mod. 302 replica)

Airguns

The following CO₂ pistol is available in cal.4.5mm/.177: * Kimar AG92 Airgun (

replica) *Rhino Chiappa

Pneumatic air pistols

The following single shot pistol is available in cal.4.5mm/.177: * Chiappa Firearms FAS 6004 (Fabbrica Armi Sportivi AP 604 replica)

Flare pistols

The following single shot pistol is available in cal.26.5mm/1 inch: * Kimar Very (designed by Kimar)

Costa srl.

A division of the group that specializes in the surface treatment of metal parts, an important consideration in the manufacture of firearms.

References

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