Chiappa Little Badger .22 LR 16.5″ Break Action Rifle

The Chiappa Little Badger is an ultra-compact, break-open rifle built for minimalist carry and straightforward utility. Chambered for .22 LR with a 16.5-inch barrel, it folds to a compact profile and stows in the supplied carry bag. The wire-frame folding stock incorporates a polymer cartridge holder for twelve rounds, keeping spare ammunition close at hand.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .22 LR.
• The barrel measures 16.5-inch and is reported as threaded.
• The action type is Break Action.
• The stock is a wire-frame folding design with an integrated cartridge holder for twelve rounds.
• Feeding is configured as a single-shot break-open loading system.
• Sights include a M1-style adjustable front and an adjustable rear sight.
• The receiver and forend are reported with Picatinny rails for optics and accessories.
• Finish is listed as matte black / blued.
• Overall length is reported in product data as 31 inches in some sources.
• Includes a nylon carry bag and a thread protector for the barrel.

Lightweight and intentionally simple, the Little Badger is suitable for pack carry, trail use, and informal target work where compact storage and minimal weight matter. Its foldable wire stock and accessory rails make it adaptable for basic optics or small accessories while preserving a straightforward, reliable break-action design.