Chiappa Little Badger
| Little Badger | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Break-action rifle |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Chiappa Firearms |
| Unit cost | $229 USD (MSRP in 2018) |
| Variants |
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| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.9 lb (1.3 kg) |
| Length | 31 in (79 cm) |
| Barrel length | 16.5 in (42 cm) |
| Cartridge | |
| Action | Break-action |
| Feed system | Single-shot |
| Sights | Iron sights and Picatinny rails |
The Chiappa Little Badger[1] is a family of Italian-made survival rifles and shotguns manufactured by Chiappa Firearms. The three basic models are chambered for .22LR, .22 WMR, .17WSM, .17HMR, and 9mm Flobert.[2][3]
Little Badger Survival Rifle
[edit]The Little Badger Survival Rifle has a barrel length of 16.5 inches and measures 31 inches overall.[2] It is a single-shot break-action rifle and, when folded, measures around 17.5 inches. The Little Badger features a wire buttstock and has a 12-round ammunition holder. Unloaded, it weighs approximately 2.9 pounds.[2] Its safety mechanism is its hammer, which can be half-cocked to prevent accidental firing. The barrel is threaded at 28 threads per inch. Some versions use 1/2x20 TPI [1] It uses M1 carbine-type sights and Picatinny rails on the barrel for additional sights, tac-lights, etc.[4] An additional small section of picatinny rail sits behind the trigger, allowing the user to add a pistol grip. This model is chambered for .22LR, .22 WMR, .17WSM and .17HMR.
Little Badger Shotgun
[edit]The 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, and lacks the sights and Picatinny rails.[5]
Little Badger Deluxe Shotgun
[edit]The Little Badger Deluxe Shotgun is another garden gun configuration.[3] It features wooden furniture.[6] It is 38.5 inches in overall length and fires 9mm Flobert shot-shells from a 24-inch smooth-bore barrel.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Chiappa Little Badger". 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2018-10-14.
- ^ a b c "Chiappa Little Badger Survival Rifle Now in 17 WSM". www.americanrifleman.org. Retrieved 2018-10-14.
- ^ a b 9mm Rimfire Shotgun – Chiappa Little Badger Review by CLAY MARTIN
- ^ "Survival Rifle Review: Chiappa's lightweight and foldable Little Badger | The Loadout Room". The Loadout Room. 20 August 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
- ^ "Chiappa Firearms. Product. Little Badger Shotgun". Archived from the original on 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
- ^ a b "Chiappa Firearms - LITTLE BADGER DELUXE SHOTGUN". www.chiappafirearms.com. Archived from the original on 2018-11-19. Retrieved 2018-11-19.