Description
There's something about thumbing back the hammer on a single action that never gets old. The Chiappa 1873 SAA 22-10 brings that classic 1873 Single Action Army feel to the range in a rimfire package that won't drain your ammo budget. You get ten rounds of .22 LR in the cylinder instead of the traditional six, which means four extra shots per loading and a lot less time spent poking cartridges through the loading gate.
What Makes the Chiappa 1873 SAA 22-10 Worth a Look
Chiappa builds this one with a steel rifled barrel while the frame and most internals are made from a specially formulated alloy, keeping weight reasonable and cost down without giving up durability where it matters. The 7.5 inch barrel is the classic cavalry length, and it does more than just look the part. That long sight radius genuinely helps with accuracy, especially paired with the fixed blade front and adjustable rear sight so you can dial in your point of impact for your preferred ammo. At right around 2.6 pounds, it has enough heft to sit steady in the hand without feeling like a boat anchor.
A .22 Single Action That Earns Its Keep
This is the revolver you grab for lazy afternoons ringing steel, knocking cans off a fence rail, or working on trigger fundamentals. The single action manual of arms slows everything down in a good way, which makes it a great trainer for new shooters and kids learning revolver basics under supervision. It also does fine duty on small game and pests where a rimfire handgun makes sense. The blued finish and black checkered grips keep the look traditional and understated.
Cowboy style guns chambered in centerfire calibers get expensive to feed in a hurry. This one lets you enjoy the same slow, deliberate shooting experience all day long on bulk pack rimfire ammo. If you have been wanting a taste of the Old West without the Old West price of admission, the 1873 SAA 22-10 is a fun way to get there.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Chiappa Firearms
- Model: 1873 SAA 22-10
- Manufacturer Part Number: 340.170
- UPC: 8053670710276
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Capacity: 10 rounds
- Action: Single Action
- Barrel Length: 7.5"
- Barrel: Steel, rifled
- Frame Material: Alloy
- Finish: Blued
- Sights: Fixed blade front, adjustable rear
- Grips: Black checkered synthetic
- Overall Length: 13"
- Weight: 2.6 lbs
- Hammer: Exposed
What’s Included
- Chiappa 1873 SAA 22-10 revolver
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Chiappa 1873 SAA 22-10 really hold ten rounds?
It does. Unlike a traditional six-shot Single Action Army, this model uses a 10-round cylinder chambered in .22 LR. You still load and eject one at a time through the loading gate like a classic single action, but you get four extra shots between reloads.
Can I adjust the sights on this Chiappa 1873 SAA?
Yes. This model pairs a fixed blade front sight with an adjustable rear sight, so you can fine tune your point of impact. That's a real advantage over the fixed-sight versions, since rimfire loads can vary quite a bit in where they print from gun to gun.
Is the Chiappa 1873 SAA all steel?
Not entirely, and that's part of how it stays affordable. The barrel is rifled steel, while the frame and most of the internal components are made from a specially formulated alloy that Chiappa uses for durability and consistent function. It still carries a solid, traditional feel at around 2.6 pounds.
Will this model also shoot .22 WMR?
No, this version (part number 340.170) ships with a single .22 LR cylinder only. Chiappa does make a dual-cylinder variant that swaps between .22 LR and .22 WMR, so double check the part number if that's the setup you're after.




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