Chiappa Rhino 50DS .357 Magnum DA/SA Revolver, 5-inch Barrel, Black Anodized, Fiber-Optic Sights, Made in Italy
The Chiappa Rhino 50DS stands out with its low-bore-axis design that fires from the bottom cylinder chamber, a 5-inch barrel with a ventilated shroud and lightening cuts, and a lightweight 7075-T6 aluminum frame. It is made in Italy and marked with Italian proof house stamps, pairing distinctive engineering with clean, modern execution. Fiber-optic sights and an integral under-barrel Picatinny rail round out a feature set tailored for fast, controllable shooting.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: This example shows minimal evidence of prior firing or handling. All mechanical functions operate as intended.
What’s Included
- Chiappa-branded factory hard case
- Chiappa Rhino Revolver safety & instruction manual
- Moon clips (factory-supplied)
- Spare Chiappa wood grip with medallion (not installed)
- Bore brush
The 50DS configuration pairs a 5-inch barrel with Chiappa’s signature low-bore-axis system that fires from the bottom cylinder chamber to reduce muzzle rise. The enclosed internal hammer and external cocking lever support DA/SA operation while maintaining the revolver’s distinctive profile and smooth trigger characteristics.
Construction blends strength and efficiency: a black anodized 7075-T6 aluminum frame keeps weight to about 31.5 oz, while the steel barrel and steel cylinder handle .357 Magnum. The flat-sided, hexagonal-profile six-shot cylinder further trims bulk. The revolver also accepts .38 Special, and this .357 Magnum version can be fired with or without moon clips.
The barrel assembly features a ventilated shroud and lightening cuts, contributing to balance and quick transitions. Sighting is fast and precise with a red fiber-optic front blade and a green fiber-optic rear that is adjustable for windage and elevation.
An integral under-barrel Picatinny rail offers mounting space for compatible accessories. Overall length is about 9.5 inches, striking a useful balance between sight radius and maneuverability while maintaining the Rhino’s characteristic handling.
Proudly made in Italy, this revolver carries Italian proof house marks, CIP N nitro proof, Gardone proof symbols, and the rectangular date/inspection code "Z1," along with a Chiappa Firearms, Dayton, OH import mark. The factory case label identifies the variant as the 50DS .357 Mag Black Anodized, item 340.220 (mfg part number 340.220).