Description
There is something about thumbing back the hammer on a single action revolver that never gets old. The Chiappa 1873 SAA 22-10 gives you that experience in a package built around the most affordable cartridge on the shelf. It keeps the profile, balance, and manual of arms of the classic 1873 Single Action Army, then swaps in a 10-round cylinder chambered for .22 LR. That means twice the rounds of a traditional sixgun before you reach for the loading gate again.
Why the Chiappa 1873 SAA 22-10 Earns Its Range Time
The 5.5 inch rifled steel barrel gives you a proper sight radius for the fixed sights, and the medium frame carries a familiar heft at around 2.3 pounds with an 11 inch overall length. Chiappa builds the barrel and cylinder from steel, while the frame and much of the internal mechanism use a specially formulated alloy designed for durability over the long haul. Black checkered synthetic grips finish it off, and the whole revolver wears a matched black finish that looks right at home in a leather holster.
A Rimfire Single Action That Makes Sense
Everything here works the way a traditional single action should. Cock the hammer for each shot, load and unload through the gate, and punch empties out with the ejector rod. That deliberate pace is exactly what makes these revolvers such good teachers. New shooters learn trigger discipline and sight alignment without recoil getting in the way, and experienced hands get a low-cost way to keep their cowboy skills sharp between matches. It also makes a fine companion for small game and casual plinking, since .22 LR is easy to find and easy on the wallet.
Whether you grew up on westerns or just want a fun, simple revolver that can run all afternoon on a single box of ammo, the Chiappa 1873 SAA 22-10 is one of those guns that ends up getting shot far more than anything else in the safe.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Chiappa Firearms
- Model: 1873 SAA 22-10
- Manufacturer Part Number: 340.160
- UPC: 8053670710221
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Single Action
- Capacity: 10 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 5.5" Rifled Steel
- Overall Length: 11"
- Weight: 2.3 lbs
- Frame Material: Alloy
- Cylinder Material: Steel
- Sights: Fixed
- Grips: Black Checkered Synthetic
- Hammer: Exposed
- Finish: Black
What’s Included
- Chiappa 1873 SAA 22-10 revolver
- Owner's manual
- Factory box
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Chiappa 1873 SAA 22-10 also fire .22 Magnum?
No, this model (340.160) is chambered for .22 LR only. Chiappa does make a dual cylinder version, the 340.160D, which ships with interchangeable cylinders for both .22 LR and .22 WMR. If you want to run both cartridges, that is the one to look for.
How do you load and unload the Chiappa 1873 SAA?
It works just like a traditional Single Action Army. Rounds go in one at a time through the loading gate on the right side of the frame, and spent cases are pushed out with the ejector rod under the barrel. The upside here is the 10-round cylinder, so you get roughly twice the shooting between reloads compared to a standard sixgun.
Are the sights on this model adjustable?
No, the 5.5 inch barrel version uses fixed sights with a traditional blade front and frame notch rear, true to the original 1873 design. If you want adjustable sights, Chiappa offers a 7.5 inch target version of the SAA 22-10 that includes them.
Is the Chiappa 1873 SAA a good revolver for new shooters?
It is one of the better choices out there for learning. The single action design forces a deliberate pace, .22 LR has almost no recoil, and ammo is cheap enough for long practice sessions. It is also a favorite for folks practicing cowboy-style shooting without the cost of centerfire rounds.





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