Chiappa 1892 Core
Chiappa Firearms · Rifle · In Production · 2026
Also known as: Chiappa 92 Core, Chiappa 1892 Core Wildlands
Overview
The Chiappa 1892 Core is a modernized lever-action carbine introduced for 2026 as part of Chiappa's expanded 92 Wildlands lineup. Chambered in .44 Magnum, it pairs a Winchester 1892-pattern lever action with contemporary features: a 16.5-inch barrel threaded for compensators or suppressors, a walnut stock and handguard with M-LOK slots, and an angle-eject blued steel receiver that allows an optional Picatinny optic mount.
Specifications
| Barrel Length | 419 mm (16.50") |
| Action Type | Lever Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tube |
| Muzzle Velocity | 500 m/s (1640 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1900 J (1401 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 150 m (164 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .44 Magnum · primary — also known as .44 Remington Magnum, .44 Mag
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Half Cock Hammer
- Features: Threaded Muzzle, M Lok Handguard, Angle Eject, Optic Ready Picatinny Option, Walnut Stock, External Hammer
Base model
Production
Production years: 2026-present
Civilian sporting lever-action; production figures not published
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
The Core is the angle-eject, optic-ready member of the 92 Wildlands family. The external hammer can be set to half-cock as a manual safety. MSRP set at $1,100 for the US market.
Background
Chiappa's 1892 line revives the John Browning-designed Winchester Model 1892 action, but the Core variant breaks with tradition by adding M-LOK rails and a threaded muzzle for a tactical-flavored take on the classic cowboy carbine.