Chiappa M6 survival gun
Combination gun
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The Chiappa M6 survival gun is an over-and-under combination gun that comes in four versions; 12 gauge over .22 LR, 12 gauge over .22 WMR, 20 gauge over .22 LR, and 20 gauge over .22 WMR.[1] It has a similar appearance to the original M6 aircrew survival weapon, with a skeletonized metal buttstock surrounding a polypropylene foam insert. It uses double triggers and an enclosed firing mechanism.
| Chiappa M6 survival rifle | |
|---|---|
| Type | Combination gun |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2010 |
| Manufacturer | Chiappa Firearms |
| Unit cost | $729 USD (MSRP as of 2018) |
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| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5.8 lbs |
| Length | 34.6" overall 18.5" folded |
| Barrel length | 18.5" |
| Cartridge | 12 gauge over .22 LR |
| Barrels | 2 |
| Action | break action |
| Sights | Iron sights and Picatinny rails |
The M6 is also available with "X Caliber" adapter sleeves that fit inside the shotgun barrels, allowing it to fire a wide range of handgun, rifle, and shotgun ammunition.[2]
Design
The Chiappa M6 is marketed to "outdoorsmen, ranchers, pilots or anyone who needs a portable, rugged and reliable rifle/shotgun combination."[1] It has a skeletonized metal buttstock that surrounds a polypropylene foam insert.[3] The buttstock has cutouts for two shotgun shells, five .22 rimfire cartridges, and a cleaning kit.[3] The design allows it to fold in half for more compact stowage. The shotgun barrels use interchangeable Remington-type choke tubes ("Rem-Choke")[4] and each barrel has its own trigger. It uses a lever-action to cock the internal hammers and open the action. It has a tang safety located at the top rear (or "tang") of the receiver. It uses an M1 carbine-type rear sight and a fiber optic front sight. It also has Picatinny rails on the top and sides for mounting a variety of accessories.[5]
X Caliber
The Chiappa M6 is available with "X Caliber" adapter sleeves.[4] The X Caliber consists of eight adapter sleeves that allow the 12-gauge models to fire .380 ACP, 9mm Luger, .38 Special/.357 Magnum, .40 S&W, .44 Special/.44 Magnum, .45 ACP, .45 Long Colt/.410 bore, and 20 gauge ammunition.[2] There are also four adapter sleeves that allow the 20-gauge models to fire 9mm Luger, .38 Special/.357 Magnum, .45 ACP, and .45 Long Colt/.410 bore ammunition. These adapter sleeves are available separately and are compatible with any single- or double-barrel, 12- or 20-gauge break-action shotguns.[6][7]
