Chapina carbine
The Chapina carbine is a bolt-action rifle of Brazilian origin,[1] manufactured between 1964 and 1975 by Empresa Irmãos Chapina S/A in the Itaquaquecetuba municipality; it was primarily intended for civilian users and private security companies. The weapon is chambered in the .32-20WCF calibre – the highest legally available to civilians under the Brazilian military government − and is fed from a 5-round detachable box magazine.[2]
| Chapina carbine | |
|---|---|
| Type | Carbine |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Empresa Irmãos Chapina S/A. Industria Metalúrgica |
| Produced | 1964-1975 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | .32-20 Winchester |
| Caliber | 7.65mm |
| Action | Bolt-action |
| Feed system | 5 round box magazine |
| Sights | Iron |
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