Chiappa USA is selling only 250 examples of its 1911 Field Special 250th Independence Edition, a distributor-exclusive commemorative pistol marking the country's 250th birthday throughout 2026. The full-size 1911 Field-based gun features Blue Navy Cerakote, laser-etched artwork, a .45 ACP chambering, 5-inch barrel, single-action semi-automatic action, 8+1 capacity, one magazine, and grey-black G10 grips.

The steel firearm weighs about 2.5 pounds, stretches 8.6 inches, uses slot-mounted iron sights and a left-side thumb safety, and ships from Italy in a molded case with a magazine, trigger lock, and manual. Local shops can obtain it only via Chiappa's designated exclusive distributor.