Italian firearms manufacturer Armi Chiappa has developed a very cool looking .357 Magnum snub nosed revolver called the Chiappa Rhino Revolver. I got to admit, it doesn’t look anything like its name.

It’s angular design and the fact that it fires from the bottom chamber, unlike most other revolvers, gives it an appearance that closely resembled the legendary Mateba Auto-Revolver. Having a barrel fire from the lower chamber is supposed to help tame recoil and reduce muzzle flip. The Rhino and Mateba were both designed by the same person, Mr Emilio Ghisoni.
These will soon be available by order in the USA, if they aren’t all ready.

Specifications:
Caliber: 357 Magnum
Capacity: 6 rounds
Barrel: 2″
Rate of twist: 1:18.5″
Weight: 24-ounces

Sorry for missing these. there were three people who emailed me picture images of the Mateba Auto Revolver.

Collectors Item – unfired, mint condition, Manufactured by the legendary F. Pietta of Italy. Bright nickel and Brass, with ivory grips.

Stainless Steel, caliber 460 S&W Magnum, Factory Compensated, 5-Shot, High Visibility front Sight.

Ammo Comparison: Left to Right -
.45 Colt
.454 Casull
.460 S&W Magnum