Chiappa M6
Chiappa Firearms · Rifle · In Production · 2016
Overview
The Chiappa M6 is a folding over/under survival combination gun pairing a .22 caliber rifled barrel with a 12 or 20 gauge smoothbore barrel. Inspired by the U.S. Air Force M6 Aircrew Survival Weapon. Folds to 18.5 inches with a skeletonized metal buttstock.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2540 g (89.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 879 mm (34.61") |
| Barrel Length | 470 mm (18.50") |
| Action Type | Double Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Steel |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22LR
- 12 Gauge — also known as 12 ga, 12 bore
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Internal Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Tang Safety
- Features: Folding Design, Over Under Barrels, Combination Gun, Skeletonized Stock, Picatinny Rail, M1 Carbine Rear Sight, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Interchangeable Choke
Variants
- Chiappa M6 X-Caliber — Multi Caliber
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Notes
Available: 12ga/.22LR, 12ga/.22WMR, 20ga/.22LR, 20ga/.22WMR. X-Caliber variant includes adapter sleeves for multiple calibers. Folds to 470mm. Tang safety.
Background
The original M6 was developed by the U.S. Air Force in the 1950s as a survival weapon for downed pilots. Chiappa's modern version adds Picatinny rails and modern sights while maintaining the folding design.