The Chiappa 1886 Wildlands Takedown .45-70 is a short, black lever gun with a 16.5-inch barrel built for thick country (Chiappa Firearms part no. 920422). The takedown design splits it for packing, and a wide lever with a paracord wrap makes it easy to run with gloves. A Skinner peep rear sight with a Picatinny rail adds a modern sighting option. It makes a short-range bear and hog gun for backcountry hunters and trail guns.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45-70 Government, a heavy-bullet cartridge with a long record on big game.
• The magazine tube holds 4 rounds.
• The barrel is 16.5 inches, short enough to stay quick in brush.
• The twist rate is 1:18, suited to heavy .45-caliber bullets.
• The finish is black embossed over steel.
• The stock and forend are laminate, which resists weather better than plain wood.
• The lever is a wide lever with paracord, which is easy to grip with gloves.
• The rear sight is a Skinner peep with a Picatinny rail, so you can also add an optic.
• The safety is a half cock hammer, the traditional lever-action arrangement.
• Overall length is 36 inches, compact for a big-bore lever gun.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 1886 Wildlands a takedown rifle? Yes. It is a takedown model, which splits the rifle for easier carrying and storage.

What sights does it have? It has a Skinner peep rear sight with a Picatinny rail.

How long is the barrel? The barrel is 16.5 inches, and the rifle has an overall length of 36 inches.

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