The Chiappa Firearms SAA 1873 is a single-action revolver chambered in .22 LR / .22 WMR with a 5.5-inch barrel. It holds 10 rounds, weighs 32.20 oz (2.2 lbs), and has a blued steel finish. Model number CF340.160D. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Action Type: Revolver 
• Caliber: .22 LR - .22 WMR 
• Barrel Length: 5.5 inches 
• Capacity: 10 rounds 
• Weight: 32.20 oz (2.2 lbs) 
• Finish Color: Black (Blued Steel) 
• Manufacturer: Chiappa Firearms 
• Model Number: CF340.160D 
   

Detailed Features 

The SAA 1873 is a single-action revolver — you cock the hammer manually before each shot. The exposed hammer and fixed front sights are period-correct to the original 1873 design. Frame and cylinder are blued steel. The 10-round cylinder is a departure from the original six-shot design, which makes it better suited for range use. 
 
The .22 LR chambering keeps recoil minimal and ammunition cost low, which matters when you're putting rounds through a single-action revolver that requires a deliberate manual cocking motion. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Plinking and range practice: Low recoil and cheap .22 LR ammo make it a low-cost way to put a lot of rounds downrange. 
• Training new shooters: The single-action mechanism forces a deliberate process — cock, aim, fire — which helps beginners build fundamentals. 
• Small game hunting: .22 LR is effective at close range for squirrels, rabbits, and similar game.

The Chiappa SAA 1873 in .22 LR gets consistent praise for its aesthetics and for being an affordable single-action revolver that actually functions well. The visual resemblance to original Colt SAA revolvers is the main draw, and most owners are satisfied with how closely it captures that look.

For plinking and range use, feedback is generally positive. Accuracy with the 5.5-inch barrel is reasonable, and the .22 LR chambering makes it cheap to shoot. New shooters and people introducing family members to firearms find the single-action mechanism a useful teaching tool.

The trigger pull runs heavier than some expect, which can affect accuracy until you adjust your technique. Build quality is acceptable at the price point but doesn't match higher-end single-action revolvers — a few users note finish quality or minor fit issues. None of these are deal-breakers for a .22 LR revolver at this price, but buyers expecting Ruger or USFA-level quality will be disappointed.

Overall, it fills the niche of an affordable, visually appealing single-action .22 well. Collectors who want to shoot a SAA-style revolver without spending collector money on a vintage piece tend to find it worth the purchase.