The Chiappa Firearms 1886 Carbine is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Govt. with a blued steel barrel, color case receiver, and hand-oiled walnut stock. At 7.4 lbs and 40.5 inches overall with a 22-inch barrel, it carries the proportions of a classic working carbine.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Chiappa Firearms
- Model: 1886
- Series: Carbine
- Caliber: .45-70 Govt.
- Barrel Length: 22 inches
- Capacity: 7 rounds
- Weight: 7.4 lbs (118.4 oz)
- Total Length: 40.5 inches
- Action Type: Lever Action
- Barrel Finish: Blued Steel
- Receiver Finish/Material: Color Case / Steel
- Stock Material/Finish: Walnut / Hand Oiled
- Sights Front/Rear: Interchangeable Blade / Buckhorn Adjustable Windage & Elevation
Features
The lever action cycles smoothly and the 7-round capacity gives more follow-up shots than most single-shot or break-action alternatives in this chambering. The buckhorn rear sight adjusts for both windage and elevation; the interchangeable front blade lets shooters swap for different conditions or preferences.
The blued barrel and color case receiver are period-accurate finishes that hold up to field use. The hand-oiled walnut stock looks good and gives a comfortable grip, no rubber coating, so it's a traditional feel.
At .45-70 Govt., this carbine has enough energy for elk, bear, and other large game. The 22-inch barrel is longer than the Ridge Runner variants but shorter than the 1874 Sharps, sitting in practical middle ground for both hunting and range use.
Use
This is a good fit for hunters who want a classic lever-action with serious chambering and enough capacity for a follow-up shot. It also works as a ranch rifle for predator or livestock protection duty, and it holds up in competitive lever-action events where .45-70 is allowed.