rossi 92 levergun opinions

I had an older one in 357 a long time ago. It was surprisingly accurate but the open sights just would not work for me anymore. I would have liked to install a peep but it was not drilled and I did not want to get it done. There was not a local gunsmith I trusted at the time. The rear sight slot was an odd size and I could not find a better sight that would fit. Basically a Winchester 92. Very light and a fun gun. I dont know if they are drilled now. I have had eye surgery since and would like a lever that I could put a peep on. I have an H&R single shot in 357 with a low power scope. It is just a nice to have a combination pistol and rifle round. You will pick up about 400 fps on mags in the rifle. on either the 357 or 44. I might have to take another look and I sure would not turn down a bargain on one.

 

I had a 357 Rossi years ago. Couldn't hit a barn from the inside. Tried bullet weights from 90 to 180. both 357 and 38, no luck. Sold it.
Heard the newer ones are better but I won't try another.

 

The Rossi tends to develop wear under the rear bolt bottom and the top of the hammer . This is of course is the during ejection and loading cycle.
Results failure to secure positive hammer sear engagement. Not good!!

 

I have a friend with a Winchester 94, he mounted a scope with a side plate that attached to the left side of the rifle. maybe you could mount a peep sight with one of those?

 

I've no owned any of the Rossi lever guns but shot a couple. I'd like to get one in 357. The ones I tried did really well.

 

The best Mdl.92 is the Brownings. They can be found and they are pricey. Problem is they were never chambered in .45 Colt.

 

Had half a dozen or more over the years while i was into CAS-
Not the fastest but can be slicked up ez-
Never really had a problem with any that i can recall.
Botton line dependable & accurate
If you can find a pre-safety you have something----

 

The Winchester and Marlin pistol caliber rifles are drilled for sights. I missed a buy on a Marlin at a gun show last year. I was setting up an FNRA table and did not get there quick enough. The Marlins are on the heavy side. The Henry might be the answer.

 

Never even shot the bigboy but dam they're ugly

 

Recently got a Rossi in 45-70. Have nothing bad to say about it. I looked the the marlin and Henry wanting to stay American. I hated the tube mag on the Henry and the marlins I handled had super rough actions. Many people like marlins but he Rossi felt better to me.

 

I just picked one up in 357 a few weeks ago. I have yet to shoot it, but have cycled some dummy rounds through it. So far it seems good. Action is fairly smooth and wood fit and finish was pretty good.

 

I don't know if these could be made to fit, but they are cool. I would like to try a set.

http://www.marblearms.com/bullseyeSights.html

 

I bought an EMF Hartford, made by Rossi in .44-40 a few years ago. Love the rifle. EMF did all the work fitting and polishing. Very slick action. My buddy has a Rossi in .45lc. Action is not as smooth, but it is not bad and pretty accurate. If EMF can do it, so can you!!!

 

From a 92 Rossi to a 73 Winny -- U dun GUD!

 

Another CAR. Your gonna love it.