Chiappa 1886 Wildlands Takedown .45-70 Gov’t 16.5″

About this product

The Chiappa 1886 Wildlands Takedown is a takedown lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Government with a 16.5-inch barrel. The takedown design separates for compact transport and storage while retaining the handling of a full-size lever rifle. It is fitted with a fixed fiber-optic front sight and a Skinner peep rear sight mounted to a scout-style Picatinny rail, and it feeds from a magazine tube. Ergonomic details include a wide, paracord-wrapped lever and an included paracord sling for field carry.

Key Specifications

• The rifle is chambered in .45-70 Government.
• The action is a lever-action design.
• The barrel measures 16.5 inches for a compact carbine profile.
• The overall length measures 36 inches.
• It ships with a black laminate stock and matching laminate forend.
• Sight package includes a fixed fiber-optic front and a Skinner peep rear on a Picatinny rail.
• The barrel is described as steel threaded and uses a 5/8×24 thread pattern.
• The rifle feeds from a magazine tube.
• Trigger is specified as a single-stage trigger system.
• Rifling twist is listed as 1:18.

With a blend of classic 1886-era lever handling and modern convenience features like the takedown system, threaded barrel and Picatinny-mounted rear sight, this rifle is aimed at shooters who want a traditional platform updated for practical field use. The takedown capability and compact barrel length make it easier to transport while retaining the familiar operation of a full-size lever-action.

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