Chiappa LA322 .22LR Takedown

**Stickler** · August 25th, 2018, 09:07 AM

I want a lever action for plinking. I like the idea of being able to play with multiple ammo types and I grew up watching "The Rifleman" (who doesn't want to be Chuck Connors!??)

I came across the Chiappa and it looked interesting but I have never seen this rifle before? Anyone have any feedback?

**Hodgie** · August 25th, 2018, 10:48 AM

Never seen one in person just know that it’s going to most likely be an import from Turkey or maybe Italy. I don’t know what kind of customer service and repair they have if you get a dud.

Late note:
Looks like it’s made in Italy like slot of other western type revolvers and lever actions. Nice looking rifle a bit to pricey and fancy for a .22lr for me.

**Ronin** · August 25th, 2018, 04:43 PM

It looks like a Marlin 39A which is a fantastic, albeit heavy, lever gun; but according to Jeff Quinn it's not the same internally. Looks like a nice rifle, but for the price, I'd buy a Henry. Henrys are American made and their customer service is the best in the market on the rare occasion you need them.

**JDA58** · August 25th, 2018, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by Stickler

and I grew up watching "The Rifleman" (who doesn't want to be Chuck Connors!??)

Me.. I don't want to be an old dead guy!!

**nfafan** · August 27th, 2018, 05:22 AM

Agree with the Henry. You can find the base model Hoo1 on sale for Black Friday most every year. As for Chiappa guns- they are called Criappa for a reason.