The Chiappa LA322 Bootleg Takedown (brand part no. 920.440) is an ultra-compact .22 LR lever gun built around a 12-inch barrel and a tool-free takedown design that splits the firearm into two short halves for a backpack or truck kit. Chiappa fits a wood bird’s-head grip rather than a shoulder stock, keeping the overall length to just 20.3 inches, and a 9-round tubular magazine feeds the lever action for quick follow-up shots on small game or cans. Adjustable sights round out a package built for packable rimfire fun. Among lever action handguns, the Bootleg Takedown favors campers, preppers, and rimfire fans who want a lever gun that stores almost anywhere.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .22 LR.
• The barrel measures 12 inches.
• The tubular magazine holds 9 rounds.
• The takedown design splits the gun into two compact halves without tools.
• Fitted with a wood bird’s-head grip instead of a shoulder stock.
• The sights are adjustable.
• The overall length is 20.3 inches assembled, in a black finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Bootleg Takedown have a shoulder stock? No, it ships with a wood bird’s-head grip only, which is why it transfers as a non-NFA firearm despite the 12-inch barrel.

How small does it pack down? The takedown design splits it into two halves of an already-short 20.3-inch package, small enough for a daypack.

Buy the Chiappa LA322 Bootleg Takedown

A lever-action .22 that breaks down small enough to go anywhere is exactly what the Bootleg Takedown delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.