The Chiappa 1892 Mare’s Leg Take Down in .357 Magnum is a lever-action pistol with a 12-inch barrel and a take-down design (brand part no. 920.183). It packs the classic 1892 lever action into a compact handgun with a color case hardened receiver, a blued barrel and walnut furniture. .357 Magnum also fires .38 Special, which makes practice cheaper and recoil lighter. The take-down design lets the pistol come apart for transport, and the five-round tube magazine rides under the barrel. It is for a shooter who wants a fun, compact Chiappa Firearms lever-action handgun in a widely available revolver cartridge.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .357 Magnum, a widely available revolver cartridge that also fires .38 Special.
• The barrel is 12 inches long, blued, with a 1:19 twist.
• Capacity is 5 rounds in the tube magazine.
• The action is lever-action with a D-shaped lever, which gives a quick cycle.
• The design is take-down, so the pistol splits for easy transport.
• The receiver is color case hardened, a traditional finish with a rich look.
• The grip and forend are hand-oiled walnut, with a pistol-grip shape.
• The rear sight is an adjustable flip-up sight, which allows zeroing.
• Overall length is 24 inches and weight is about 5.5 pounds, light for a large-format handgun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can it shoot .38 Special? Yes. As with most .357 Magnum firearms, it can also fire .38 Special cartridges.

What does take-down mean here? The pistol separates into sections for easier transport and storage.

How many rounds does it hold? The tube magazine holds 5 rounds.

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