The Little Squirrel rifle from Chiappa Firearms

Time Well Spent June 15, 2022

The small but mighty Little Squirrel rifle, from Chiappa Firearms, gets full marks for its’ simplicity and robustness.

Lightweight, foldable and comfortable to carry, the Little Squirrel single-barrel, single-shot rifle from Chiappa Firearms of Italy is the perfect camp and survival rifle for hedgerow, pest and small-game shooters.

Distributed by Edgar Brothers, the robustly built rifle has an all-metal construction with a simple break action making it extremely tough in the field.

The Little Squirrel features a carbon steel barrel, an external hammer and a wire stock with 12-round cartridge holder. It also incorporates a fixed front sight, a rear sight that is adjustable for height and windage and a threaded muzzle, meaning moderators and optics can be fitted if required.

Weighing under 3lbs, the Little Squirrel is available in .22 LR in an 18.5” barrel length, which also features a quad rail picatinny and comes with a nylon carry bag, and in 9mm Flobert with a 24” smoothbore barrel, which can be used for pest control inside barns and farm buildings thanks to the low-powered 9mm Flobert cartridge. The rifle can also be accessorised with a hammer extension and a pistol grip with integrated cleaning kit.

This lightweight, well-balanced and compact .22 LR is the perfect ‘camp rifle’ and its ambidextrous controls make it suitable for both left and right-handers. Simple to use and striking in looks, the Little Squirrel rifle has everything a hedgerow shooter could possibly want at a great price and is perfect for dispatching pests, such as squirrels, and small game, such as rabbits.

MSRP: £181.50 in .22 LR; £193.05 in

9mm Flobert.

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