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
TypeBreak-action rifle
Place of originItaly
Production history
ManufacturerChiappa Firearms
Unit cost$229 USD (MSRP in 2018)
Variants
  • Little Badger Shotgun
  • Little Badger Deluxe Shotgun
Specifications
Mass2.9 lb (1.3 kg)
Length31 in (79 cm)
Barrel length16.5 in (42 cm)

Cartridge
ActionBreak-action
Feed systemSingle-shot
SightsIron sights and Picatinny rails

Little Badger Survival Rifle

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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

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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Chiappa Little Badger". 2018-03-28. Retrieved 2018-10-14.
  2. ^ a b c "Chiappa Little Badger Survival Rifle Now in 17 WSM". www.americanrifleman.org. Retrieved 2018-10-14.
  3. ^ a b 9mm Rimfire Shotgun – Chiappa Little Badger Review by CLAY MARTIN
  4. ^ "Survival Rifle Review: Chiappa's lightweight and foldable Little Badger | The Loadout Room". The Loadout Room. 20 August 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
  5. ^ "Chiappa Firearms. Product. Little Badger Shotgun". Archived from the original on 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
  6. ^ a b "Chiappa Firearms - LITTLE BADGER DELUXE SHOTGUN". www.chiappafirearms.com. Archived from the original on 2018-11-19. Retrieved 2018-11-19.
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