Chiappa Firearms 1892 Wildlands Core, new streamlined lever-action hunting rifle
Manufactured in Italy by Chiappa Firearms, the 92 Core lever-action rifle expands the Wildlands line with a streamlined, down-to-Earth carbine that doesn't distort its classic roots with intrusive modernizations
Chiappa Firearms 1892 Wildlands Core, new streamlined lever-action hunting rifle
First introduced during the many trade shows of the gun industry early on this year, the Chiappa Firearms 92 Core .44 Magnum lever-action rifle – part of the Italian company's Wildlands line – is now available through Chiappa's distributors and retailers.
A disciplined configuration built for real use, responsive handling, and all the features that backwoods users, battue hunters hunters and lever-gun enthusiasts alike expect in a modern lever-action rifle , the 92 Wildlands Core by Chiappa Firearms retains a traditional look and feel without unnecessarily overbearing accessories.
Chiappa Firearms 1892 Wildlands Core .44 Magnum lever-action rifle – right side
The Chiappa Firearms 92 Wildlands Core lever-action rifle is built around a matte black 7075-T6 aluminum alloy receiver, to keep weight and costs down. The feeding gate is located on the right side, while the ejection is the new Chiappa Firearms' Angle Eject system, that allows mounting an optical sight directly over the receiver, which is notoriously impossible on other Winchester lever action replicas.
The cylindrical profile, blued 419 mm / 16.5" barrel keeps the rifle compact and responsive. Chiappa threads the muzzle 5/8×24, providing compatibility with modern muzzle devices where legal and practical.
The 92 Core rifle is intended to be a working rifle that shoulders naturally, cycles smoothly, and carries the features that matter most when the moment is short and conditions are not ideal – such as a single-action trigger, standard loop, and external hammer that can be manually pulled to the half-cock position to dub as a manual safety.
Chiappa describes the 92 Core rifle as focused on simplicity, instinct, and reliability: practical configuration, purposeful features, and a classic platform enhanced with Wildlands refinement. Chambered in .44 Magnum and offering a capacity of 8+1 rounds, the 92 Core pairs a proven lever-action format with a cartridge that remains well suited for woods distances, property use, and close-to-mid-range hunting.
Sights-wise, the Chiappa Firearms 92 Wildlands Core rifle features a fixed blade front sight and a buckhorn adjustable rear sight; additionally, the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope rings or for a Picatinny rail that does not come issued from factory but is available as a separate accessory, keeping this rifle simple, fast, and ready without drifting into range-toy excess.
The stock and forend of the Chiappa Firearms 92 Wildlands Core lever-action rifle are manufactured out of oiled walnut; the classic, streamlined buttstock features a black rubberized buttplate, while the enlarged handguard features three integrated M-LOK slots for tastefully mounting modern firearm accessories.
These are literally the only visible touches of modernity in a firearm that otherwise holds dear to its classic roots. This lever gun does not require extensive explanation to justify its purpose. It is built to be intuitive.
The Core format maintains clean, approachable handling, designed to mount quickly and remain balanced in the hands. For shooters seeking a lever-action that functions as a field tool rather than a display piece, the 92 Core occupies a practical position: compact barrel length, practical capacity, and modern muzzle threading while retaining the traditional spirit that defines the platform.
Visit the official Chiappa Firearms website for further information; all inquiries concerning local availability and pricing are to be addressed to your closest Chiappa Firearms dealer or to the authorized Chiappa Firearms distributor for your Country.