The Chiappa Little Sharps is a single-shot falling block rifle chambered in .22 Hornet. The 26-inch octagonal barrel, color case-hardened steel receiver, and hand-oiled walnut stock are faithful to the original Sharps aesthetic, though this is a scaled-down version built for a smaller cartridge. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Little Sharps 
• UPC: 8053670710771 
• Action: Single Shot (Falling Block) 
• Caliber: .22 Hornet 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Weight: 6 lbs 
• Receiver Material: Steel 
• Receiver Finish: Color Case Hardened 
• Stock Material: Walnut with Hand Oiled Finish 
   

Detailed Features 

The falling block action is simple and reliable, with no feeding mechanism to troubleshoot. The 26-inch octagonal barrel is both a nod to period design and a practical contributor to sight radius and balance. The double-set trigger system allows a very light pull when set — useful for precise shots on small targets at varying distances. 
 
Sights are adjustable: a dovetail blade front and a tang-mounted diopter rear. The tang-mounted diopter puts the rear sight closer to the eye for a longer sighting radius. An automatic safety is also included. 
 
At 6 lbs the rifle carries easily all day. The walnut stock is hand-oiled rather than glossy, which suits the traditional look. 
 

Usage 

The .22 Hornet is effective at ranges where standard .22 LR falls short, making it a practical choice for varmint hunting. The single-shot design and double-set trigger reward deliberate shooting rather than volume. It appeals to collectors drawn to the Sharps action history as much as to hunters who want a light, accurate varmint rifle.

The Little Sharps .22 Hornet draws a particular kind of buyer: someone who appreciates traditional rifle design and doesn't need a magazine. Most feedback centers on the craftsmanship, specifically the walnut stock and color case-hardened receiver, which look better in person than in photos.

The .22 Hornet caliber gets consistent approval from varmint hunters who find standard .22 LR underwhelming at distance. The extra reach and energy the Hornet provides make it genuinely useful rather than just decorative.

On the practical side, some users have reported occasional feeding or extraction issues, which stands out more on a single-shot than it would on a repeater. Reliability concerns like that can be significant for field use, so it's worth noting. A few owners also find the single-shot format limiting compared to modern repeating rifles, though most who buy the Little Sharps already know what they're signing up for.

Overall it lands as a collector's piece that also functions well in the field — not an everyday workhorse, but a rifle with a specific appeal that its owners tend to be happy with.