Taylor Chiappa Half Pint Sharps Rifle 22 Hornet 26" Octagonal Barrel With Peep Sight, Double Trigger, And Case Hardened Frame
Features: Octagonal, blue barrel and case hardened frame, double trigger, walnut stock, 20 percent smaller.
A 20-percent smaller version of the original Sharps rifle, with the same reliable design as its namesake, the classic Half-Pint Sharps is a lighter, smaller-caliber rifle. The double-trigger firearm features a case-hardened frame and blue barrel. Manufactured by Chiappa Firearms, Ltd.
Item Number 920.192
Barrel Length 26 Inch Octagonal
Caliber 22 Hornet
Capacity 1
Weight 6 lbs
Finish Blue With Case-Hardened Frame
Grip/Stock Walnut
Manufacturer Chiappa
Sights Rear Creedmore Sight, Blade Front Sight
Overall Length 39.7 Inches
Imported By Taylor And Company
Caliber Dictionary
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The 22 Hornet was developed as a wildcat cartridge in 1930. Winchester released the first factory loads late that year, but the first factory rifle chambered to 22 Hornet was introduced by Savage in 1932. Using a .224-inch bullet, it was the first American cartridge developed for varminting, and although mild and soft-spoken it remains popular for short to medium-range shooting. The traditional load is a 45-grain bullet at 2690 feet per second, but modern loads with lighter bullets increase velocity and flatten trajectory. The 22 Hornet is suitable for all varmint hunting at moderate ranges, and is adequate for game up to coyotes at shorter ranges. Ammunition is manufactured by multiple firms, and there are numerous bolt-action and single-shot rifle platforms. — Craig Boddington
