Rossi R95 Trapper 45-70 Gov't Review

[Winz]

What do you guys think about this action/mechanism vs the Win 94, considering pre 64s are available cheaper?

Simpler? More reliable? Easier to have serviced et? Any advantages at all?

I don't really know anything about the Win 94 but the Rossi 95 is quite easy to disassemble and to upgrade. Some small fitting is sometimes necessary to fit all the pieces (not exactly the same as marlin) but I was able to do it easily on my own

Whilst I think there are some nice attributes to a Win 94, I tend to find myself following this employment model:

-Win 94: Walking around mostly, but need carry an easy slim/streamlined lever rifle in the hand, slung or strapped to a back for the rare occasion that one might shoot.
-Marlin/Rossi (336/195/R95): General all-rounder that can be shot regularly and confidently in rapid or slow fire in a smooth manner. Not as convenient/comfortable to carry in hand however.

 

[Joel]

Whilst I think there are some nice attributes to a Win 94, I tend to find myself following this employment model:

-Win 94: Walking around mostly, but need carry an easy slim/streamlined lever rifle in the hand, slung or strapped to a back for the rare occasion that one might shoot.
-Marlin/Rossi (336/195/R95): General all-rounder that can be shot regularly and confidently in rapid or slow fire in a smooth manner. Not as convenient/comfortable to carry in hand however.

That makes a lot of sense. Good way to explain it. And Bnk2's explanation as well

With that in mind, think the differences between the R95 and the Marlin design are actually improvements?

 

[hunterhenderson]

I mown three of these, never had a problem with any of them, work better than my ruger made marlins, at 1/2 the cost

 

[mephisto002]

*Bump*
Well I joined the Rossi R95 - .45-70 club but I am not a happy camper.

Oh the rifle looks good and feels good but the darn lever won't latch in the closed position. I've read a few thing online and it seems that this is not an uncommon problem with these rifles.
Also read that the problem could be a weak spring behind the wedge shaped thing (see pic) or that it simple is binding up and not coming out far enough.
So I have a couple of questions..
1: Any of you guys ever had this problem?
2: Is Rossi warranty any good?

I'm thinking of letting a gunsmith have a look at it.

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I handled one at Tenda yesterday, and it has the exact same problem as you describe.
The sales person tried to fool me, stating that this is how it should be, hope they don't pay this guy too much.

 

[boxhitch]

-Easier to mount optics
-Generally slightly heavier/less svelte than a 94
-Greater accuracy potential
-Action is stronger and a little less complicated
-disassembly is also somewhat easier

side port vs top eject

 

[Bigcrigger]

Happy to hear good reviews on these im a big fan of Chiappa/Armi Sport lever guns, always avoided Rossi after hearing one or two horror stories, but it might be time to reconsider. I heavily prefer Winchester designs to Marlin ones, so I might look for a nice Rossi R92. Anybody have any experience with a Rossi 1892 vs a Chiappa 1892?

 

[gristle111]

Happy to hear good reviews on these im a big fan of Chiappa/Armi Sport lever guns, always avoided Rossi after hearing one or two horror stories, but it might be time to reconsider. I heavily prefer Winchester designs to Marlin ones, so I might look for a nice Rossi R92. Anybody have any experience with a Rossi 1892 vs a Chiappa 1892?

I have 2 rossi 92 in 45 colt. But all 3 calibers are great.. one blue one stainless slickest little guns I've ever worked. 92 action is the best of both worlds strong and fast. (if you reload) Min of deer groups with full power reloads and 250xtp. min of mouse groups with stand pressure loads.. Loves the campro 250grs as well and you can send them fast is you want. Win win win. P.s super light and handy to carry.

Side note think i going to pick up a rossi 95 trapper as they seem pretty great as well. I like the 336 action but hate the marlin 336 price.

 

[mephisto002]

Happy to hear good reviews on these im a big fan of Chiappa/Armi Sport lever guns, always avoided Rossi after hearing one or two horror stories, but it might be time to reconsider. I heavily prefer Winchester designs to Marlin ones, so I might look for a nice Rossi R92. Anybody have any experience with a Rossi 1892 vs a Chiappa 1892?

I have a Ross M92 carbine, 44 magnum, 16" barrel in stainless.
This gun is beautiful, the fit and finish is excellent, better than any Marlin, even the new ones.
The action is very smooth, but the ejector spring is something else, throws your brass 5 meters.