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1958 Corsair Pistol1962 Kentucky Pistol1963 Kentucky Rifle1968 Zouave Musket1976 Napoleon Le Page1982 Rochatte Pistol1988 Springfield 18611989 Richmond1990 Enfield Musket1991 1842 Springfield1992 RC92 Single Shot1995 Pistol Mod.85Auto1996 Sharps - Pistol Mod.92 auto1997 Revolver Competitive1998 Pistol Mod.Lady K - 75 auto1999 Pistol Mod.911 Kimar2000 Revolver Single Action2001 Spencer Rifle2002 Revolver Mod. Python2005 1892 Lever Action2007 Little Sharps - Overtop-US Team Sharps2008 1887 Lever Action - Plinkerton Double Eagle Derringer-M85 Multipurpose2009 1886 Lever Action - Rhino Revolver - 1911-22 Mod. PK4 Signal Pistol2010 M4-22 Conversion Upper - M Four-22 Carbine - M1-22 Carbine

Ezechiele Chiappa founded Armi Sport in 1958, and was among the pioneers who gave birth to the replica firearms world. The activity developed along the years into an industrial corporation including Armi Sport (replica firearms), Kimar (blank, signal and small caliber firearms), ACP (laser training system), Costa (metal surface treatment), Chiappa Firearms Ltd (USA branch in Dayton born to support with technical and commercial assistance the most important market for the Chiappa Group).The group is still proudly owned and controlled by the Chiappa family. The production plant in Azzano Mella (Brescia, Northern Italy) has been structured in order to guarantee a flawless production flow, cutting edge automation which is at top level in the field, and optimization of logistics. Artisanal abilities (such as manual finishing and oiling of the stocks) cohabit with advanced technology (the CAD/CAM system manages the full production flow, from design to machining to deliveries). All components are manufactured in house, even moulds and machining tooling – which assures an excellent quality/price ratio for Chiappa products.”

“THE CHIAPPA GROUP”- Armi Sport (Firearms Manufacturer)- Chiappa Firearms Ltd. (Firearm Manufacturer)- Kimar Srl (Firearm Manufacturer)- Costa Srl. ( Metal Surface Finish Treatment)- ACP (Laser Training System)- AIM (Advanced Individual Marksmanship Video / Target Simulations)

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production area 53,800 square feet

total area 107,600 square feet

machine shop area 21,500 square feet

polishing shop area 4300 square feet

assembly shop area 8,600 square feet

warehouse area 19,300 square feet

surface finish area 8,600 square feet

number of piecesmanufactured x year

60,000

workers 50

employees 14

export to 49 world countries

COMPANY DATA

CHIAPPA FIREARMSKnown for replica firearms, Armi Sport / Chiappa Firearms offers an excellent range of products, which includes the most popular American weapons of the second half of the 19th century as well as some of the most innovative firearms of the future.

• Competitive Target Shooting: Many of our models are suitable for competitive sports, three world medals were won in Adelaide in August 2008 using muzzleloaders and breechloading rifles.

• Cowboy Action Shooting: As if they walked off of the silver screen, our model ‘92s in all versions are classic! Our new model 1887 Lever Action shotgun featuring our “Fast Load” system is a winner, and the SA Plinkerton is perfect for beginners, youngins’ & inexpensive training.

• Reenacting: From smoothbores to Spencers, no Civil War reenactment is without Armi Sport!

• Collecting : Most components of our replica firearms are interchangeable with those of the original weapons, confirming their historical accuracy.

• Hunting : Join us in our quest to develop “Traditional Hunting” . Most any of our pre-1900 designs yield a new dimension to harvesting game, the traditional way!

• Tactical / Defense: In the past we specialized in replica products in tribute to historical designs, with many of our new products such as the Rhino Revolver lineup- we are “Creating” history!

In addition to Armi Sport / Chiappa Firearms, the Kimar line offers high quality products for the following sectors:

• Blank guns for training purposes• Flares signal pistols• Signal pistols for sporting events• Celebration and entertainment• Dog training (for hunting and working dogs)• Theatrical and movie props• Small Caliber Youth & Hunting Models

Old World Quality, Today’s Technology

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Chiappa Firearms, Ltd. Dayton, Ohio

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CHIAPPA FIREARMS MANUFACTURING Innovation & Modern TECHNOLOGY.

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Sponsored Association

1860Spencer

1859Sharps Infantry - Cavalry

1720 1740 1760 1780 1800 1820 1840 1860

1763 - 1783American Revolution

1811Le Page

1760Kentucky percussion pistol

1720Kentucky rifle

1842Springfield musket

1850Rochatte

1852 Derringer

1773Boston Tea Party

1849 Gold RushCalifornia

1853Enfield musketHISTORY LINE

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1880 1900 1920 1940 1960 1980 2000 2010

1950-1953Korean Conflict

1959- 1975Vietnam War

1911 1911 Colt Pistol

1863Zouave musket

1873SAA Revolver

1874Sharps

1886 WinchesterLever Action

1887 Winchester Lever Action

1892Lever Action

1997 M4-Carbine

1955Colt Pytthon Revolver

1975 CZ75

2010Rhino Revolver

1975 92 FS Beretta

2004 PX4 Beretta

2003 - Present War in Iraq

1861 - 1865Civil War

1929Walther PPK

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1886 Lever Action Carbine

1886 lever action

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1886 Lever Action Rifle

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1886 lever action infoItem Ref.

Description Caliber No. shots Barrel length

Total length

No. Of Grooves

Rate of twist

Weight Lbs.

920.285 1886 Rifle, octagonal barrel 45/70 8+1 26” 45” 6 1x18 9

920.286 1886 Rifle, octagonal barrel .444 Marlin 8+1 26” 45” 12 1x20” 9

920.287 1886 Carbine. Round barrel 45/70 7+1 22” 41” 6 1x18 8

920.288 1886 Carbine. Round barrel .444 Marlin 7+1 22” 41” 12 1x20” 8

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The Chiappa Firearms, Ltd. Model 1887 Shotgun featuresa 22” and 28” barrel, case colored or chrome receiver*, andAmerican walnut stock and forearm. Available in 12 ga. only.* Blued receivers available by special order.

1887 Lever Action Shotgun 28”

1887 lever action SHOTGUN

“The Model 1887 is a perfectchoice for traditional hunting,with a 5 round magazine + 1 in thechamber. The optional “Fast LoadSystem” was designed for CowboyAction Shooting competition, byCowboy Action Shooters! Testedand proven in CAS competitions,we have improved on a simplemodification to allow, even thenovice shooter to use our “fast load

system” as a double load system.You will be surprised at the speedand ease of loading two cartridgessimultaneously. We designedthe receiver for modern 23/4”ammunition that insures positiveejection of spent cartridges. Withthe “Cowboy Hunter” model itis possible, in just a few seconds,to transform your 1887 standardmodel to a “Fast Load System”

shotgun and back again.The Chiappa Firearms Model 1887utilizes the design of the original1887 solid lever that includes aninnovative internal safety designthat minimizes the possibility ofaccidental shooting while the breechblock is open, not allowing the firingpin to strike the primer until thebreech block is completely closed.”

1887 Lever Action Shotgun Hard Chome Finish 22”

1887 Lever Action Shotgun 22”

FAST LOAD SYSTEM

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Designed by John Browningfor the Winchester RepeatingArms Company, the model1887 lever action shotgunwas considered to be the firstsuccessful repeating shotgun.

Patterned after their highly acclaimedlever action rifle, the 1887 WinchesterShotgun was Winchester’s first entry intoa tremendous lineup of shotgun models.The Model 1887 is a must for the discern-ing collector and Cowboy Action Shooter!All models are available including a satinchrome finish or engraved options.The magazine capacity may be reducedaccording to local laws.

Chiappa’s new 1887 Shotgun is the choiceof champions! Shown with Champion SASS Gunfighter “Lassiter” TomWildenauer, New Lebanon, Ohio, SASSGunfighter Champion (2008 European Overall Champion and Multiple US National Champion, Midwest Regional and Ohio State champion)

1887 lever action shotguns

The Lever ActionModel is supplied withinterchangeable chokes inthree different sizes.

1887 Lever Action Shotgun

Lassiter driving a Model 1887

Item Ref. Description Caliber No. shots Barrel

In / Cm

Overall

In / Cm

Weight

Lbs. / Kg.

Finish

930.000 1887 LEVER ACTION 12 gauge 5+1 22" / 56 39” / 99 9 / 4.06 color case

930.001 1887 LEVER ACTION 12 gauge 5+1 28" / 71 45” / 115 9.3 / 4.12 color case

930.002 1887 LEVER ACTION 12 gauge 5+1 22" / 56 39” / 99 9 / 4.06 chrome

930.003 1887 LEVER ACTION 12 gauge 5+1 28" / 71 45” / 115 9.3 / 4.12 chrome

930.004 1887 LEVER ACTION FAST LOAD 12 gauge 2 22" / 56 39” / 99 9 / 4.06 color case

930.005 1887 LEVER ACTION FAST LOAD 12 gauge 2 22" / 56 39” / 99 9 / 4.06 chrome

930.006 1887 LEVER ACTION FAST LOAD 12 gauge 2 24" / 61 41” / 104 9.1 / 4.12 color case

930.012 1887 LEVER ACTION 12 gauge 2 24" / 61 41” / 115 9.1 / 4.12 color case

930.013 1887 COWBOY HUNTER (La /Fl) 12 gauge 2 / 5+1 22" / 56 39” / 99 9 / 4.06 color case

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1892 lever action

1892 Lever Action Rio Bravo Carbine

1892 Lever Action Take Down - 24”

1892 Lever Action Carbine

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The Model 1892, like the first lever-action guns, was originally chambered forlower-pressure, smaller, handgun rounds.

The Model 1892, however, incorporates a much stronger action than the earlier lever-actions andis strong enough to chamber high pressure handgun rounds, such as the .357 Magnum and the .44Magnum. While earlier rifles and shotguns may have actually “Won the West,” the majority of leveraction rifles seen in classic Hollywood Westerns are Winchester ‘92 carbines and rifles. The popularityand appeal of the Model 92 is quite easy to figure out. They’re great for the Cowboy Action competitoror for the outdoorsman who needs something light, handy and powerful. This little rifle or carbine isa perfect choice for the collector who wants to own one of er screen, theModel 92!

W of Brisco County Jr., TheMagnificent Seven television series, “Boss”, what do they have incommon? The Mare’s Leg*, made famous by the bounty hunter JoshRandall, the original gun was a modified 1892 rifle or carbine cutdown to pistol size.

USA RE GULATION:In the past the only way to own one of these novelties was

to comply with the ATF regulations for a “short barrel rifle” (SBR) Chiappa Firearms is proud to offer a “Pistol” version

of this famous firearm that requires no additional requirements other than normal handgun ownership.

*Mare’s Leg is a registered trademark of :J.B. Custom, 3700 E. Pontiac St., Fort Wayne, IN 46803

“All our 1892 LeverAction models aresupplied with StandardLever, except theMare’s Leg modelwhich features a RioBravo large lever. All levertypes are fully interchange-able, you can purchase a dif-ffferent lever to give your gun acompletely different look andfeel!”

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Code Model Caliber Barrel length Total length Grooves and rate Weight No. shots

IN CM IN CM LBS KG

920.056 1892 RIFLE 44/40 WIN 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 36 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.052 1892 RIFLE 44/40 WIN 24 1/4” 62 42” 1/8 107 6 1 X 36 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.063 1892 RIFLE 45 L.C. 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 16 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.064 1892 RIFLE 45 L.C. 24 1/4” 62 42” 1/8 107 6 1 X 16 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.129 1892 RIFLE 357 mag 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 19 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.131 1892 RIFLE 357 mag 24 1/4” 62 42” 1/8 107 6 1 X 19 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.117 1892 RIFLE 38 special 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 19 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.119 1892 RIFLE 38 special 24 1/4” 62 42” 1/8 107 6 1 X 19 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.153 1892 RIFLE 38/40 win 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 36 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.155 1892 RIFLE 38/40 win 24 1/4” 62 42” 1/8 107 6 1 X 36 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.290 1892 RIFLE 44 Mag 24 1/4” 62 42” 1/8 107 6 1 X 20 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.289 1892 RIFLE 44 RM 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 20 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.130 1892 RIFLE TRAPPER 45 LC 16” 40,6 34” 86 6 1 X 16 in 5,5 2,5 7 + 1

920.162 1892 RIFLE TRAPPER 357 MAG 16” 40,6 34” 86 6 1 X 19 in 5,5 2,5 7 + 1

920.206 1892 RIFLE TRAPPER 44 RM 16” 40,6 34” 86 6 1 X 20 in 5,5 2,5 7 + 1

920.057 1892 CARABINE 44/40 WIN 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 36 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.067 1892 CARABINE 45 L.C. 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 16 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.133 1892 CARABINE 357 mag 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 19 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.121 1892 CARABINE 38 special 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 19 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.157 1892 CARABINE 38/40 win 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 36 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.100 CARBINE MOD. 1892 RIO BRAVO 45 LC 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 16 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.103 CARBINE MOD. 1892 RIO BRAVO 44/40 WIN 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 36 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.104 CARBINE MOD. 1892 RIO BRAVO 357 mag 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 19 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.106 CARBINE MOD. 1892 RIO BRAVO 38 special 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 19 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.108 CARBINE MOD. 1892 RIO BRAVO 38/40 win 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 36 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.205 CARBINE MOD. 1892 RIO BRAVO 44 RM 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 20 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.053 RIFLE MOD. TAKE DOWN 1892 44/40 WIN 24 1/4” 62 42” 1/8 107 6 1 X 36 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.054 RIFLE MOD. TAKE DOWN 1892 44/40 WIN 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 36 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.065 RIFLE MOD. TAKE DOWN 1892 45 L.C. 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 16 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.066 RIFLE MOD. TAKE DOWN 1892 45 L.C. 24 1/4” 62 42” 1/8 107 6 1 X 16 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.123 RIFLE MOD. TAKE DOWN 1892 357 Mag 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 19 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.125 RIFLE MOD. TAKE DOWN 1892 357 Mag 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 19 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.111 RIFLE MOD. TAKE DOWN 1892 38 special 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 19 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.113 RIFLE MOD. TAKE DOWN 1892 38 special 24 1/4” 62 42” 1/8 107 6 1 X 19 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.147 RIFLE MOD. TAKE DOWN 1892 38/40 win 20” 50 38” 97 6 1 X 36 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.149 RIFLE MOD. TAKE DOWN 1892 38/40 win 24 1/4” 62 42” 1/8 107 6 1 X 36 in 6,6 3 10 + 1

920.185 1892 LEVER ACTION PISTOL* 45 L.C. 12” 30,5 24” 61 6 1 X 16 in 6,6 3 6 + 1

920.292 1892 LEVER ACTION PISTOL* 44/40 WIN 12” 30,5 23” 60 6 1 X 36 in 6,6 3 6 + 1

920.182 1892 PISTOL Take Down * 45 L.C. 12” 30,5 23” 60 6 1 X 16 in 6,6 3 6 + 1

920.183 1892 PISTOL Take Down * 357 Mag 12” 30,5 23” 60 6 1 X 19 in 6,6 3 6 + 1

920.211 1892 PISTOL Take Down * 44 RM 12” 30,5 23” 60 6 1 X 20 in 3 6 + 1

1892 MODEL COLLECTION

* May be considered RIFLE in some countries, according to local laws.

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970.102Dies set cal. 56/50

Spencer Carbine 1860

Spencer Models

Spencer Rifle 1860There is no record of Model 1860 Spencer Rifle beingpurchased by the Ordnance Department. They weremade primarily for export to foreign governmentsand for the domestic civilian market.

970.10156/50 Spencer Shell

970.126 Blakeslee BoxThis was a six tube cartridge carrier with a wood block, drilled with holes to hold six tin tubes. The wood block was encased in smoothblack leather, with a hinged leather lid to protect the open tops of the tubes. A leather strap held the loaded box under the Trooper’s left arm, close to his body. This fine reproduction of the original design is handcrafted in the USA.

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Chiappa Firearms: The onlyproduction manufacturer of thefirearm originally produced byChristopher Miner Spencer.

Spencer initially produced the 1860 SpencerCarbine which was noted to be accurate andfire rapidly and hold seven metallic cartridgeswhich weren’t affected by dampness and itdidn’t need caps to fire! This newly designedrifle could be fired more rapidly than arevolver and reloaded in a tenth of the time itwould take to reload a “Colt” style revolver.

The 1860 Spencer Carbine has beenmanufactured by Chiappa Firearmsrecreating everyy part in detail. Allcomponents are made from solid metalblocks of steel and cnc machined,to guarantee that all parts are fullyinterchangeable.

Chiappa Firearms is the sole worldmanufacturer of the Spencer model on anindustrial scale.

Model 1860 Spencer info

970.048 Spencer slingDesigned as per the originals, thissling is worn over the shoulder andfeatures a roller with large clip toattach to the Spencer saddle ring.

820.015 Wooden case for SpencerCarbine

970.125 Bullet 56/50 350 grs

No. of shots may be reducedaccording to local laws

Item ref.

Description Caliber No. shots Barrel length

Total length

N° of grooves

Rate of twist

Weight Lbs.

920.021 1860 SPENCER CARBINE 56/50 Spencer 9 20” 37" 6 1x26” 9

920.023 1860 SPENCER CARBINE .45 Schofield 7 20” 37" 6 1x20” 9

920.061 1860 SPENCER RIFLE 56/50 7 30" 47" 6 1x20” 10.5

920.062 1860 SPENCER CARBINE 44/40 WIN 7 20" 37" 6 1x36” 9

920.081 1860 SPENCER RIFLE 44/40 WIN 7 30" 47" 6 1x36” 10.5

920.084 1860 SPENCER CARBINE 45 LC 7 20" 37" 6 1x16” 9

920.085 1860 SPENCER RIFLE 45 LC 7 30" 47" 6 1x16” 10.5

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Little Sharps

970.255 Short Malcom ScopeMeasuring just about 17 inches in overall length, this 3xtelescopic sight is perfect for mounting on barrels less th28 inches in length, especially on the various 22 to 26 inbarreled lever-action rifle models. Built with a strong ¾”diameter steel tube, polished steel ocular and objective lhousings, adjustable focus eye-piece, fully multi-coated lenses, long 4-inch eye-relief and windage/elevation adjustable external mounts.

Little Sharps engraved

Little Sharps shown with Malcolm Scope

Little Sharps engraved, finished in thewhite, laser engraving touched up byhand, selected stock.

All models are available in white finish or engraved.

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Throughout the history of cartridge firearms thestandard of excellence for the hunter and target shooterhas been the Model 1874 Sharrps Rifle.

This dependable “Ol’ Reliable” design of the original Sharps rifle has been beg-ging to be manufactured in a lighter rifle in smaller calibers for over a centuryand is now available in a smaller, quality riflfle for today’s discriminating shooter.This elegant, small frame version of the 18774 Sharps dropping block action hasbeen reduced in size by 20% while the weigght has been almost halved. It has acase colored receiver and a two piece, straigght grip walnut stock with a steelbutt plate. The octagon barrel has a blue finish and is complete with tangsights.

With years of experience of remanufacturinng the original 1874 Sharpsdesign, Chiappa Firearms has been buildingg one of the best reproduc-tions of the 1874 Sharps available today. Exxpect nothing less when youconsider the smaller version of the Chiappaa Sharps to add to yourcollection of fine arms!

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Item ref. Description Caliber Barrel length

Total length

No. Of grooves

Rate of twist

trigger Weight Lbs.

920.189 LITTLE SHARPS 45LC 26" 39" 5/8 6 1x16” Double 5.75

920.190 LITTLE SHARPS 44/40WIN 26" 39" 5/8 6 1x36” Double 5.75

920.191 LITTLE SHARPS 38/55 26" 39" 5/8 6 1x18” Double 5.8

920.194 LITTLE SHARPS 30/30WIN 26" 39" 5/8 6 1x12” Double 5.8

920.192 LITTLE SHARPS 22 HORNET 26" 39" 5/8 6 1x16” Double 6

920.187 LITTLE SHARPS 22WIN MAG 24" 37" 5/8 6 1x16” Double 6

920.188 LITTLE SHARPS 22 LR 24" 37" 5/8 6 1x16” Double 6

920.196 LITTLE SHARPS 17 HMR 24" 37” 5/8 6 1x9” Double 6

920.197 LITTLE SHARPS 218 Bee 26" 39” 5/8 6 1x16” Double 6

920.154 LITTLE SHARPS 22 LR 26" 39” 5/8 6 1x16” Double 619

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The rifles of Christian Sharpsfought in the great battle and won.

The U.S. Government purchased 80,512 Carbinesand 9,141 Sharps Rifles. Many post-war models keptSharps in business through the buffalo hunting yearsin the West. While the factory continued to producethese fine, accurate long range, heavy bore rifles, theSharps name soon became a household word.

Chiappa Firearms proudly offers a complete rangeof Sharps models, with a variety of barrel lengths,calibers, and finishing details available (pewter tip,patchbox, white finish and engraving, extra anddeluxe stock, etc.).

1874 Sharps Deluxe

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970.254 Standard Malcom Scope and MountsThis 6x long tube-type scope is built with light gatheringfull multi-coated lenses. For fog-free service it is built with anitrogen-filled ¾” diameter tube. This scope can be mountedon rifles with barrel lengths from 28 to 34 inches using thefactory cut front and rear sight. It comes with fully adjustableexternal mounts.

970.262 Sharps side mount set.This mount is for the 17” shortMalcom scope and comes witha front and rear mount.

Extended sunshadeThere are four different sizes ofsunshades to match the differentbarrel lengths from 26 -34 inch-es. They are 3, 5, 7 and 9 inches.The 5 “ sunshade is included inthe standard package.

In commemoration of the historical 1874 Creedmore Internationalshooting event, Chiappa Firearms is proud to offer the USA SHOOT-ING TEAM Model 1874 Creedmoor Sharps Rifle.

1874 Sharps “Down Under” Sporting Rifle .45/40 caliber with patchbox

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Breech block and Barrel The pewter tip is cast directly in the wood

SHARPS SPORTING with 32” Malcom Scope

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1874 Sharps Berdan Rifle (920.016) This Sharps features a 30” round blued barrel attached to a one-piece American walnut hand oil finished stock with 3 metal bands. Thefront sight is fixed and the barrel features an adjustable rear sight. Features double triggers. The twist is 1 in18” with 6 grooves. Overall length 47”. Stock features a steel patch box. Tang is predrilled for Creedmoorsight placement with 2 1⁄4” base.

Markings detail

1874 Sharps Cavarly 45/70 (920.017) This Sharps features a 22” round blued barrel. The front sight is fixed and barrel features an adjustable rear sight. Barrel is1 in 18” twist with 6 grooves. Overall length is 39”. Features single trigger. Tang is predrilled for Creed-moore Sight placement with 2 1⁄4” base.

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Texas Sharps Carbine (920.047)This Sharps carbine is a copy of the 1859 Percussion Sharps Mili-tary Carbine converted to centerfire. This firearm was then sold toTexas and issued to the Texas Rangers stationed on the WesternFrontier. Each of the 36 original carbines were marked on the barrelby the Rangers with a T S and numbered as issued. The carbines areproduced in 45-70 and 50-70 calibers and feature case colored re-ceivers, a blued steel barrel and parts. The wood is American blackwalnut as was used on the original Texas Ranger carbines.

Lock detail

970.006 Long RangeCreedmooreApprox. yardage 1200

970.005 Mid RangeCreedmooreApprox. yardage 700

Additional eyepiece730.030 - .46” : bright light conditions730.031 - .46” : cloudy light conditions730.032 - .46” : low light conditions

970.010 sight apertureinserts (10)

70.073 front sight obe with 3/8” dovetail.

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Code Model Caliber Barrel length Total length Grooves and rate Trigger Weight

IN CM IN CM LBS KG

920.000 1874 SHARPS SPORTING 45/70 30” 76 47” 120 6 1 X 22 in Single 10,6 4,8

920.001 1874 SHARPS SPORTING 45/70 32” 81 49” 125 6 1 X 22 in Double 10,6 4,8

920.002 1874 SHARPS SP ORTING pewter tip 45/70 32” 81 49” 125 6 1 X 22 in Double 10,6 4,8


920.004 1874 SHARPS SPORTING pewter tip, check. 45/70 32” 81 49” 125 6 1 X 22 in Double 10,6 4,8



920.007 1874 SHARPS SPORTING patch box 45/70 32” 81 49” 125 6 1 X 22 in Double 10,6 4,8


920.009 1874 SHARPS SPORTING 45/70 32” 81 49” 125 6 1 X 22 in Single 10,6 4,8


920.011 1874 SHARPS SPORTING pewter tip 45/70 34” 86 51” 130 6 1 X 22 in Double 10,6 4,8

920.012 1874 SHARPS SPORTING engraved 45/70 32” 81 49” 125 6 1 X 22 in Double 10,6 4,8

920.013 1874 SHARPS SPORTING gold engraved 45/70 32” 81 49” 125 6 1 X 22 in Double 10,6 4,8

920.014 1874 SHARPS SPORTING gold engraved 45/120 32” 81 49” 125 6 1 X 22 in Double 10,6 4,8

920.015 1874 SHARPS INFANTRY 45/70 30” 76 47” 120 6 1 X 18 in Single 10,6 4,8

920.016 1874 SHARPS BERDAN 45/70 30” 76 47” 120 6 1 X 18 in Double 5,5 4,8

920.017 1874 SHARPS CAVALRY 45/70 22” 56 39” 100 6 1 X 18 in Single 9,7 4,4



920.025 1874 SHARPS SPORTING patch box 45/70 32” 81 49” 125 6 1 X 22 in Double 10,6 4,8

920.028 RIFLE 1874 SHARPS DOWN UNDER 45/70 34” 86 51” 130 6 1 X 22 in Double 10,6 4,8



920.042 RIFLE 1874 SHARPS SILHOUETTE 45/70 32” 81 49” 125 6 1 X 22 in Double 10,6 4,8

920.044 RIFLE 1874 SHARPS DOWN UNDER 50/90 34” 86 51” 130 6 1 X 18 in Double 6 4,8


920.047 1874 SHARPS TEXAS CAVARLY 45/70 22” 56 39” 100 6 1 X 18 in Single 9,7 4,4

920.048 1874 SHARPS TEXAS CAVARLY 50/70 22” 56 39” 100 6 1 X 18 in Single 9,7 4,4

920.055 1874 SHARPS CAVALRY 50/70 22” 56 39” 100 6 1 X 18 in Single 9,7 4,4


920.164 1874 SHARPS US Team CREEDMOOR 45/70 34” 86 51” 130 6 1 X 18 in Double 10 4,5

California Joe

California Joe was unquestionably the most famous among Berdan’s Sharpshooters. Nicknamed “California Joe”, Joe came west from New York to seek his fortune after a failed romance. Joe was 52 years old at the time he enlisted, but stated his age as 42, otherwise he would have been rejected.Joe brought to the sharpshooters a background of a hunter and gold miner which could have made enough fodder for interesting news stories but Joe was found to have a keen eye and a great marksman without any embellishments by the press..

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The “Hydra” system is a patented modification to the Sharps per-cussion system. The cartridge chamber is fixed, and the reduced thickness of thecartridges allow them to adhere perfectly to the chamber, dramatically reducing gasescape. Ignition hole is a tiny 1,2 mm diameter. The front plate of the locking blockclosing on the back of the cartridge with a spring, and an insert made of berylliumand copperr with a hole of 1.2 mm, instead of the open ignitioncone, allow for a 95% airtight system. Black powder rifles built

with thish system perform like a breech loading cartridge rifle, and leave very little blackpowder residue leaving minimal fouling around the piston. Furthermore the block canbee oiled after up to 30 shots instead of the standard 4 to 5 shots.

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1863 Sporting Rifle .54 caliber

1859 Cavalry Sharps .54 caliber

1859 Infantry Sharps .54 caliber

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Description Caliber Barrel length

Total length

No. of grooves

Rate of twist

trigger Nipple thread

Weight Lbs.

1863 SHARPS SPORTING .54 32” 49” 6 1x48” Double M8X1 10.5

910.013 1863 SHARPS SPORTING .54 32“ 49“ 6 1x48” Single M8X1 10.5

910.010 1863 SHARPS SPORTING .54 30“ 47“ 6 1x48” Double M8X1 10.5

910.011 1863 SHARPS SPORTING .54 30“ 47“ 6 1x48” Single M8X1 10.5

910.021 1863 SHARPS SPORTING .451 30” 47” 6 1x22” Double M8X1 10.5

910.029 1863 SHARPS SPORTING .451 32” 49” 6 1x22” Single M8X1 10.5

910.016 1859 INFANTRY SHARPS .54 30” 47” 6 1x48” Single M8X1 10.5

910.017 1859 INFANTRY SHARPS .54 30” 47” 6 1x48” Double M8X1 10.5

910.014 1859 CAVALRY SHARPS patchbox .54 22" 39" 6 1x48” Single M8X1 9.6

910.015 1863 CAVALRY SHARPS .54 22" 39" 6 1x48” Single M8X1 9.6

Toby Bridges with Berdan Harvested Buck

1859 Cavalry Sharps .54 caliber910.014 This paper cartridge rifle features a 22”round blued barrel. The front sight is fixed and barrelfeatures an adjustable rear sight. Stock features a steel patchbox. The barrel is 1 in 22” twist with 6grooves. The overall length is 39”. Tang is predrilled for Creedmoor sight placement with 2 ¼” base.NSSA approved.

1863 Sporting Rifle .54 caliber910.012 This rifle is a paper cartridge rifle available in .54 and .451 caliber. We do offer two different barrel lengthsand your choice of single trigger or double set, dual phased triggers. This sporting rifle has an octagonal bluedbarrel 1 in 48” twist, 6 grooves. Overall length 49” barrel 32”. Tang is predrilled for Creedmoor sight placementwith 2 ¼” base. American walnut stock, oil finished.

1859 Infantry Sharps .54 caliberr910.016 This Sharps features a 30” round bluedbarrel, American walnut hand oil finished stockwith 3 metal bands. The front sight is fixed andbarrel features an adjustable rear sight. Stockfeatures a steel patchbox.

970.011Floating chamber extractor for Sharps

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Early firearms manufacturers began a heri-tage of elaborate embellishment and en-

graving of firearms that continues to this day.In the 1800’s most firearm manufactures offered“Custom Shop” services where the customercould order models with custom features &engraving. Custom engraving and other deco-rative touches brings an aesthetic quality to amachine-made firearm that not only enhancesthe appearance, but the overall value as well.The feeling one receives from owning aChiappa Custom Firearm is no differentfrom owning an artwork of the great mas-ters. Your Chiappa Custom will be a truemasterpiece and instant family heirloom.

Most of our models can be purchased with a“selected” stock - which means selected fromthe standard production - or with a “Supe-rior” stock. Engravings are made with lasertechnique, whereas Deluxe Engraving con-sists of a laser engraving with hand finish.The hand finish endows greater depth to thedrawing the borders are beautifully defined.

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1874 Sharps Deluxe Sporting Rifle 45/70

1874 Sharps engraved Sporting Rifle 45/70

1892 Lever Action Take Down Deluxe Engraved

1874 Sharps Deluxe Sporting Rifle 45/70

Individual, taylor-made custom finishing is available withus: the customer will contact the Chiappa Custom GunShop and we will prepare a preliminary estimate that pro-vides an approximate cost for the project. You will then re-fine your specifications and request a formal quotation. A50% deposit is required on all Chiappa Custom Shop orders.Visit our website www.chiappafirearms.com for more info on ourcustom models!

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1874 Sharps Deluxe

Little Sharps engraved

Hand Checkering

Case Color Kiln

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CHIAPPA / TURNBULL - PREMIERE EDITION -For over 25 years Doug Turnbull has been restoring fine firearms, specializing in Winchesters and other firearms from the 1800’s. Turnbull has been promoting “Shoot History” and in the process has become amajor factor in firearms history. The Turnbull Color Case process has set the standard world wide forfirearm color case. That combined with master craftsmanship in wood working, metal finishing, rustbluing and the delicate attention to fine detail, Turnbull’s final finish to firearms is second to none!

With great pride, Chiappa Firearms is making available for the first time the “Chiappa / Turnbull Premiere Edition FirearmCollection”. Specific Chiappa Firearms prodocts have been selected and sent to Turnbull for final finish to give them the classic “American Finish” that so many high quality firearms of the 19th Century were known for. These hand selected firearms are then Case Colored , rust blued, and the wood receives hand finishing with the option of hand checkering.

Additional custom shop options include engraving, specialty calibers, and barrel profiles. The select Premiere Edition Chiappa Models that are available include but are not limited to:

- Model 1886- Model 1892 Takedown- Model 1887 Lever Action Shotgun- Model 1874 Sharps Sporting Rifle- Little Reliable (Little Sharps)- Model 1860 Spencer

Model 1886 Rifle

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Model 1887 Lever Action Shotgun

Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle24” Takedown

Model 1874 Sharps Sporting Rifle

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1842 U.S. Percussion Musket 900.000Both the Harpers Ferry and Springfield Armories produced the Model 1842 U.S. Percussion Musket in great numbers from 1844 to 1855. Thisreproduction is true to the original measurements, with a 42” barrel and a total length of 58 inches. The Model 1842 was notable in severalaspects, mainly that it was the .69 caliber musket. Additionally, it was the first weapon made at both the Harpers Ferry and Springfield Armorywith completely interchangeable parts. Harpers Ferry produced 103.000 while Springfield produced 172.000 for a total production surpassinga quarter of a million arms. This reproduction is nicely marked. The lockplate is stamped with Federal eagle in front of the hammer and verti-cally marked “Spring-field” in two lines behind the hammer. The lock and tang are dated 1847. The barrel is stamped with the correct style V.P.and eagle head proof marks are on the breech. The butt plate is marked U.S. The sling swivel is riveted as per the original. One piece walnut oilfinished stock. NSSA Approved.

970.000 - Bayonet 1861 SpringfieldThis quality reproduction bayonet is manufactured in Italy.Stamped “US”. Reproduced as per the original with highquality steel, in Armoury Bright.Also Available: 970.001 Bayonet 1842 Springfield.

1842 U.S. Short Rifle 910.040The U.S. Model 1842 was the last smoothbore musket, while simultaneously being the first with fully interchangeable parts (machine-made) and the firstwith an adjustable percussion lock. It was not made in great numbers. Total production of both the Springfield and Harpers Ferry Armories was only 272,565over the course of 12 years. A few of these smoothbore muskets were converted to “Rifled Muskets” and a fewer were converted into the two band “ShortRifled Musket”. Often mistaken for an “Artillery” model, the short 33 inch barrel was a favorite for close quarters and mounted units.

1842 Rifled Musket .69 cal 910.005During 1856-1859 about 14.000 of the smoothbores were rifled and approximately 10.000 of these were fitted with rear sights. Our modelfeatures a machined 900 yard, long-range rear sight. This musket is the same as the 1842 smoothbore except the barrel has been rifled with 3lands & grooves. This musket features a one-piece walnut hand oil finished.

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US Model 1855 Percussion Rifle 910.002The Model 1855 was the first rifle musket to be produced in the United States. It was manufactured at both the Springfield and Harpers FerryArmories. It was also the first rifle to use the .58 caliber mini ball which revolutionized warfare by allowing ease of loading yet attaining deadlyaccuracy. The lock of the model 1855 contained the Maynard tape primer system. This system eliminated the need of a percussion cap (althoughnormal percussion caps were fully compatible with the Maynard system) by using a roll of caps to ignite the gunpowder. These caps were remarkablysimilar to a modern day roll caps for toy cap pistols. These weapons were primarily in the hands of the U.S. Regular army so very few state volunteersmanaged to get their hands on them. Only about 7,000 of these weapons were made and they were soon replaced by the Model 1861 Springfield.The model features a full one piece walnut hand oil finished stock. The lock features a non-functioning, Maynard Tape Primer, lid engraved with anAmerican Eagle. The lid will open and close.

US Model 1855 Percussion Rifle 2° model 910.034Later models of the 1855 were manufactured with some changes from the earlier models, two leaf rear sight, iron forend cap and a patchbox on right

side of butt.

1861 Springfield Musket 910.000 (Rifled) & 900.003 (Smoothbore)The model 1861 Springfield rifled musket was the main firearm of the Civil War. At the end of 1863 most Federal infantrymen were armed witheither this musket or the Enfield. This piece features a one-piece forged barrel; military style sights; steel butt plate, trigger guard and barrel bands; aswelled ramrod like the original muskets. The lock is marked “1861 Springfield” with an eagle, and it features a one-piece walnut, oil finished stock.NSSA approved.

Code Model Caliber Barrel length Total length Grooves and rate Thread Weight

in cm in cm kg lbs

900.000 SPRINGFIELD 1842 Rifle .69 42” 107 58” 147 Smoothbore M8X1 4,8 10,6

910.005 SPRINGFIELD 1842 Rifle .69 42” 107 58” 147 3 1 X 65 in M8X1 4,8 10,6



910.040 SPRINGFIELD 1842 Short Rifle .69 33” 84 49” 124 3 1 X 65 in M8X1 4 8,8

900.003 SPRINGFIELD 1861 Musket .58 40” 102 56” 142 Smoothbore M8X1 4,6 10,1

910.034 SPRINGFIELD 1855 2° Model .58 40” 102 56” 142 3 1 X 65 in M8X1 4,6 10,1

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