Chiappa Rhino 40DS .357 Mag Revolver – 4-inch Hard-Chrome/Nickel, Fiber-Optic Sights, Walnut Grips
The Chiappa Rhino 40DS stands out with its distinctive bottom-chamber firing design, sleek hard-chrome/nickel finish, and light yet rugged 7075-T6 aluminum frame. A 4-inch steel barrel, color-coded fiber-optic sights, and factory-cut moon-clip cylinder give this 6-shot .357 Magnum revolver practical performance traits that appeal to shooters and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – Shows some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, shiny, with minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Minor superficial scratches, light blemishes, and expected scorch marks are visible on the hard-chrome finish. Walnut grip panels remain sharp with no cracks or chips.
What’s Included
- Three steel 6-shot moon clips
- Moon-clip loading/unloading tool
- Factory sight adjustment tool
- Chiappa RHINO Revolver Revolution instruction manual
- Chiappa factory hard case (black polymer)
This 40DS variant fires from the bottom cylinder chamber, lowering the bore axis to curb muzzle rise and felt recoil. The result is faster follow-up shots and a distinct shooting experience compared with traditional revolvers.
A corrosion-resistant hard-chrome/nickel finish covers the steel barrel, steel hexagonal cylinder, and 7075-T6 aluminum frame. The finish pairs with medium walnut grip panels that feature the Chiappa logo, offering a solid feel and controlled handling at an unloaded weight of about 1.87 lb.
The 4-inch barrel length strikes a balance between ballistic performance and compact carry. Chiappa fits the 40DS with a red fiber-optic front blade and a fully adjustable green fiber-optic rear sight for quick sight acquisition in varied lighting.
An integrated three-slot Picatinny rail beneath the barrel accepts lights or lasers without additional adapters. The cylinder is factory-cut for moon clips, and three clips plus a loading tool are provided for smooth .357 Magnum or .38 Special reloads.
Italian CIP proof marks and a 2015 “CN” date code verify origin and manufacture year. The revolver ships in its original black polymer hard case with manual, preserving factory documentation and accessories.