Chiappa Firearms has announced the 92 Core, a new addition to its Wildlands lever-action series for 2026. Chambered in .44 Magnum with an 8+1 capacity, the 92 Core is built around a 16.5-inch hammer-forged barrel and is positioned as a practical field rifle rather than a collector or range piece.

The 92 Core uses an angle eject action rather than a top eject design, which opens up the option of mounting a Picatinny rail and adding an optic without obstruction. The walnut forend features three integrated M-LOK slots, allowing the user to attach modern accessories without committing to a fully railed handguard. The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24 for compatibility with suppressors or other muzzle devices where legal.

Chiappa describes the rifle’s design intent as centered on “simplicity, instinct, and reliability,” keeping the overall configuration clean and free of unnecessary additions. The walnut stock and traditional lever-action format are retained throughout, with the modern additions kept purposeful rather than decorative.

The 16.5-inch barrel keeps the overall package compact and manageable in tight terrain or dense brush. The .44 Magnum chambering is well-suited for woods use, property defense, and close-to-mid-range hunting applications.

The 92 Core sits within the broader Wildlands series, which Chiappa describes as addressing practical usability gaps that traditional lever-action designs did not fully accommodate. Each model in the line is built around a specific practical configuration rather than a single universal approach.

92 Core Specs:

• Series: Wildlands
• Action: Lever action, angle eject
• Caliber: .44 Magnum
• Capacity: 8+1
• Barrel: 16.5 in (419mm), threaded 5/8×24
• Forend: Walnut with three integrated M-LOK slots
• Optics: Picatinny rail compatible via angle eject design
• SKU: 920.448

There aren’t a lot of images available, but TFBTV Show Time had a look at it at IWA. Check the video here: