I don't know how this will go over. I just thought it would be cool for owners who appreciate their Matebas to know that there are others out there, maybe even in their area. I thought an Owners' Club could be especially useful for guns as rare as these in helping folks troubleshoot problems or find new guns to add to their collections when another member is ready to part with theirs.
Ideally, I'd like to have a table of data featuring details like: first name (optional), type of Mateba/Rhino, as much of the serial number as you're wlilling to provide, other relevant details (caliber, barrel length, etc.) and the owner's state of residence. I may try to develop a forum here where Mateba owners can discuss the guns, if interest is shown.
So, if you'd like to help me establish an online community of Mateba and Rhino owners, please send me an email with the above information!
Mateba Grifone owner and club member Curtis has found a skilled gunsmith willing to work on these exotic guns! Ask for Eric or Waco at US Firearms Co., located in Sunnyvale, CA. Click here to visit their website.
Here is the Club so far:
| Name | Location | Model | Caliber | Serial | Notes |
| Bryan | San Antonio, TX, USA | MTR-8 | .38 spl | 00221 | Previous owner lived in Western Canada, near Washington State; included AWA cloth sleeve |
| " | " | " | 00133 | With original box, manual, sight adjustment tool, loading clip pouch, spare loaders | |
| " | " | MT1 | .22lr | 002229 | None |
| " | " | 6 Unica | .44 mag | 001509 | 4" barrel with compensator |
| " | " | 6 Unica | .44 mag | 4" and 8" barrels with compensators; nickel finish; barrel shrouds marred by idiot previous owner; optic mount included | |
| " | " | 6 Unica | .357 mag | 001110 | 8" barrel, 6" compensated and standard barrels, 4" compensated and standard barrels; holster; 38spl spring |
| " | " | " | " | 6" non-compensated barrel; blued finish | |
| " | " | 2006M | .357 mag | 001082 | 4" and 6" barrels; medium-sized grips |
| " | " | " | " | 001196 | 6" barrel with barrel weight; large-sized grips |
| " | " | Chiappa Rhino | .357 mag | d40640 | 2" barrel; black finish |
| " | " | " | .357 mag | ~~ | 4" barrel; chrome "stainless steel" finish |
| Chris | Flagler Beach, FL, USA | Grifone | .454 Casull | 0001961 | 13" barrel; barrel had jamming problems due to a bulge and an 18" replacement was sourced from AWA in Florida |
| " | " | 6 Unica | .44 mag | 0014xx | 7" barrel. Owner is looking for a 6 Unica in .454 Casull and MT-1. If you have one for sale, let me know. |
| " | " | " | .357 mag | 0018xx | 3" barrel |
| " | " | " | .357 mag | 0023xx | 4", 6", 8" barrels; blue |
| " | " | " | .44 mag | Nickel finish | |
| " | " | Bianchi Cup | .357 mag | 0012xx | Limited edition competition version of the Unica with an interesting nickel finished handguard and other unique features. Click for photos. |
| " | " | Super Sport Utility Pistol | .45 ACP | MATR 0023x | Very rare Mateba based on the 1911 design. One of 10 in the country. |
| " | " | Grifone | .44 mag | 00187x | 18" barrel |
| " | " | MTR-8 | 38 spl | 00022x | --- |
| " | " | Chiappa Rhino | .357 mag | RH053x | 4" barrel; black finish |
| " | " | Chiappa Rhino | " | RH049x | 6" barrel; black finish |
| Giorgio | Genova, Italy | 6 Unica | .454 Casull | --- | Unusual 9.5" barrel; bought onsite directly from the company in Pavia |
| Michael | St. Louis, MO, USA | 6 Unica | .357 mag | 002286 | 3" barrel; blue finish; bought from JBG Corp in Florida |
| Julian | Portsmouth, UK | Grifone | .357 mag | 001234 | 13" barrel; new muzzle brake to prevent lead buildup |
| Ryan | Fort Pickett, VA, USA | 6 Unica | .44 mag | --- | 8" barrel; grips broke, replaced with some Jim Glidden purchased and resold |
| Josh | Washington, US | 6 Unica | .44 mag | 00167x | 6" compensated barrel; blue |
| --- | Dallas, TX, USA | 6 Unica | .357 mag | --- | 6" barrel; blue; 38spl spring; speedloader; bought from CDNN Investments for ~$800 |
| Tod | Helena, MT | 6 Unica | .357 mag | 009xx | 6" and 8" barrels; blue |
| Shawn | Fairfax, VA | 6 Unica | .44 mag | 0014xx | 8" barrel with compensator; nickel finish |
| Cody | NE Ohio | 6 Unica | .44 mag | 001697 | 8" barrel; nickel finish |
| Alessandro | South Africa | 6 Unica | .44 mag | --- | --- |
| Curtis | Santa Clara, CA | Grifone | .357 mag | 00124x | 18" barrel |
| Chris | Tampa Bay, FL | Grifone | .454 Casull | 0016xx | Blue finish; MTR-8 sights, which appear factory; scope mount made from Mini-14 rail |
| " | " | 6 Unica | .44 mag | 0019xx | Blue finish; 6" barrel; timing issues |
| " | " | " | .357 mag | 0009xx | 8" barrel; Blue finish; both springs, no issues |
| " | " | " | .44 mag | 0014xx | 6" Nickel; replacement grips; high round count |
| Robert | --- | 6 Unica | .44 mag | 001482 | 6" barel |
| Lisa | Michigan | Chiappa Rhino | .357 mag | --- | 200DS |
| David | Canada | 6 Unica | .357 mag | --- | 6" barrel; later added 4"; 2 speedloaders |