Chiappa USA: The Little Badger Carbon, A Lightweight Take-Anywhere .22LR
DAYTON, Ohio (November 9, 2026) —Chiappa USA offers the Little Badger Carbon, a lightweight, single-shot .22LR rifle built for backpackers, campers, and anyone who needs a compact rifle that goes wherever they go. Manufactured in Italy by Chiappa Firearms and distributed throughout the U.S. by Chiappa USA, the Little Badger Carbon pairs a folding wire-steel stock with a carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel for a rifle that’s as easy to stow as it is to shoot.
The Little Badger Carbon’s skeletonized wire stock folds flat against the receiver, and its 18.5″ carbon-fiber barrel keeps overall weight to just 3.2 lbs, making it an ideal survival, truck, or pack rifle. A quad-Picatinny forend and integrated Picatinny sight rail give shooters plenty of room to add optics, lights, or other accessories, while the stock’s built-in shell holder keeps extra rounds on hand. The barrel is also threaded 1/2×28″ for those who want to add a muzzle device.
The Little Badger Carbon is also available in a Takedown configuration, SKU 500.281, which breaks down for even easier transport and storage without sacrificing any of the standard model’s features.
500.278 (Standard)
500.281 (Takedown)
“The Little Badger Carbon is built for shooters who want a reliable .22LR that’s ready when they are, whether that’s in a bug-out bag, a truck, or on the trail,” said Jay Putnam, General Manager at Chiappa USA. “The Takedown version takes that same concept and makes it even more packable.”
Both the Little Badger Carbon and Little Badger Carbon Takedown are available now through Chiappa USA’s dealer network.
Little Badger Carbon Specs
- SKU: 500.278 (Standard) | 500.281 (Takedown)
- Caliber: .22LR
- Barrel: 18.5″, carbon fiber
- Thread: 1/2×28″
- Finish: Blued
- Stock: Wire Steel w/ Shell Holder & Quad Picatinny
- Sights: Picatinny
- Capacity: 1 Round
- Twist: 1:16
- Overall Length: 33″
- Weight: 3.2 lbs
For more information about the Little Badger Carbon and Chiappa USA’s entire line, visit ChiappaUSA.com.
About Chiappa USA
Established in 1958, Chiappa Firearms SRL is a fully family-owned Italian firearms manufacturer with a legacy of precision, tradition, and innovation. The company produces an extensive range of firearms, including faithful replicas of historic American weapons, muzzleloaders, classic lever-action rifles, and shotguns, .22LR pistols and rifles, alarm and air guns, and its flagship model—the revolutionary Rhino Revolver. As a fast-growing and forward-thinking company, Chiappa Firearms SRL has expanded its reach to 62 countries, competing on the global stage with some of the most recognized names in the firearms industry.
For more information, visit www.chiappausa.com.
