This Citadel Taipan (brand part no. CITTPN223GRY) combines familiar AR-15-style ergonomics with a manually operated straight-pull, spring-assist pump action, chambered in .223 Remington/5.56 NATO with a 16.5-inch barrel and a 10-round magazine, finished in gray. Legacy Sports International built this rifle for shooters who want the controls and accessory compatibility of the MSR platform without semi-automatic cycling, backed by a thumb safety for familiar manual-of-arms.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Remington / 5.56 NATO for versatile, widely available ammunition.
• Fitted with a 16.5-inch barrel for a balanced profile.
• Feeds from a 10+1 round detachable magazine.
• Runs a manually operated spring-assist pump action rather than semi-automatic cycling.
• Rifled with a 1-in-8 twist rate.
• Built with AR-15-style ergonomics for familiar controls and accessory compatibility.
• Equipped with a thumb safety for familiar manual-of-arms.
• Finished in gray for a distinctive appearance.
• Measures approximately 38.1 inches overall.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Taipan semi-automatic? No, it is a manually operated pump-action rifle, not semi-automatic, despite its AR-15-style appearance.

Does it accept standard AR-15 magazines? Its AR-15-style ergonomics support compatibility with many common magazines and accessories.

What is the twist rate suited for? The 1-in-8 twist stabilizes a wide range of .223/5.56 bullet weights, including heavier match-grade loads.

Buy the Citadel Taipan Pump-Action Rifle

Get familiar AR-15 ergonomics in a manually operated platform with the Citadel Taipan, built by Legacy Sports International in a distinctive gray finish. Browse more pump-action rifles and order yours from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.