Chiappa Triple Threat 18.5” 12ga 3” Shells Break Open 3-Barrel Shotgun
SOLD FOR: $1,257.72
LSB#: LSB250731GM030
Make: Chiappa Firearms LTD
Model: Triple Threat
Serial Number: TC00878
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Gauge: 12 Ga 3” Shells
Action Type: Triple barrel break open shotgun with lifter. Non-Selectable barrels.
Markings: The barrels are marked with the Chiappa rollmark and model with patent numbers. The top of the frame has the serial number, “TC00878”. The safety is marked, “S”.
Barrel Length: 18.5”
Choke: Uses the Remington choke system. All three barrels are fitted with Modified chokes.
Sights / Optics: This shotgun has a red fiber optic bead.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The buttstock and forend are hand oiled checkered walnut, with a semi-pistol grip, sling swivels, brass fitting for mares’ leg configuration, and a rubber recoil pad. The butt stock breaks down for ease of storage and for use as a pistol grip. There are light handling marks throughout. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 14.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Oiled, Matte Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bores are bright. There is some light stubborn wad fouling in each bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates at 9/10.
Overall Condition: This shotgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling marks throughout. The pins are unmarred. The markings are crisp. Overall, this shotgun rates in about Very Good + condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this shotgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Chiappa Triple Threat is a unique and striking modern shotgun that breaks from tradition with its three-barrel break-action design, chambered in 12 gauge for 3″ shells. With 18.5” barrels, Remington-style choke tubes, and a durable matte blued finish, the Triple Threat offers both novelty and serious firepower. Whether used as a range conversation piece, a close-quarters defensive shotgun, or a collector’s oddity, its unusual configuration makes it a standout in any collection. All three barrels are fixed with Modified chokes, and the shotgun uses a single non-selectable trigger, cycling through all three shots in succession. This example is in very good to excellent condition, retaining about 98% of its finish with only light handling marks. The checkered walnut stock and forend are oil-finished and show minor use with no cracks or chips. One of the most clever features of this model is the detachable buttstock, allowing the shotgun to convert to a mares’ leg-style pistol grip for compact storage or alternative carry. The fiber optic front sight adds a modern touch to an otherwise classic silhouette. The bores are bright with light fouling, rating a strong 9/10, and the mechanics are sound.
Whether you’re looking for a defensive shotgun with maximum close-range power or just something truly out of the ordinary for your gun safe, the Chiappa Triple Threat delivers both function and flair in a way few other modern scatterguns can match. -R.E.
