Chiappa Rhino 30DS Nebula Special Edition .357 Mag DA/SA Revolver, 3 in Barrel, 6-Shot, 2023 Italian Proof
This Chiappa Rhino 30DS Nebula Special Edition stands out with its factory multi-color PVD finish and frame marking "NEBULA RHINO 30DS – SPECIAL EDITION." It features the Rhino's low bore axis that fires from the bottom cylinder chamber, a distinctive non-fluted hexagonal cylinder, and a 3-inch barrel within an angular shroud with lightening windows. Originally a California-compliant single-action-only configuration, it has been converted to double-action/single-action. Condition is excellent.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver shows minimal evidence of prior handling. The bore is bright with a mirror-like finish.
What’s Included
- Chiappa factory hard case (black)
- Chiappa Rhino Revolver Safety & Instruction Manual
- Black leather OWB belt holster embossed 'RHINO'
- Three 6-shot moon clips
The Nebula Special Edition finish is applied across the frame, cylinder, and shroud, delivering the multi-color PVD look associated with this variant. The frame is clearly marked "NEBULA RHINO 30DS – SPECIAL EDITION," aligning with the factory Special Edition series.
This revolver was originally a California-compliant single-action-only model and has been converted to double-action/single-action. It retains the Rhino pattern external cocking lever and includes a rear cocking indicator window.
Construction pairs an aluminum alloy (Ergal) frame with a steel barrel and steel cylinder. The 3-inch barrel sits within an angular shroud cut with lightening windows. The cylinder is a six-shot, non-fluted hexagonal design, and the revolver fires from the bottom chamber for a low bore axis.
Sighting equipment includes an orange fiber-optic front blade and a fully adjustable rear sight with green fiber-optic dots. The laminated wood grips show blue/teal/gray layers with finger grooves and Chiappa medallions.
Proof and origin details are complete: CIP N proof, boxed "23" date code, and Italian proof house shield. Country of origin is Italy, with Chiappa Firearms, Dayton, OH importer marking present and Italian proofing in 2023.