Rossi M92 357 Mag Lever Action Rifle With 16 Inch Barrel Cosmetic Blemishes

About this product

The Rossi M92 (also sold as the R92) is a lever-action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special, built on the classic Model 1892-style action, and this specific listing is sold through Rossi's own factory-direct cosmetic-blemish clearance line at a fixed price rather than through separate MSRP and street-price tiers.

What does 'cosmetic blemishes' mean on a factory-direct listing?

Rossi grades certain units as cosmetically blemished when they have minor surface flaws — small marks in the bluing, stock imperfections, or similar superficial issues — that don't affect the rifle's function or safety. Because this comes through Rossi's own factory-direct clearance channel, it carries a single fixed price for the blemished unit rather than being listed against a separate standard-grade retail price. The mechanical components are held to the same standard as a cosmetically flawless M92 coming off the same line.

What are the full specs?

This M92 runs a 16-inch barrel with a 1:10-inch twist and 6-groove rifling, an overall length of about 33.7 inches, and a weight of roughly 5.7 pounds. It holds 8+1 rounds in .357 Magnum through its tubular magazine, uses Brazilian hardwood for the stock with a curved metal buttplate, and features traditional buckhorn front and rear sights. Being chambered in .357 Magnum, it can also safely fire .38 Special ammunition, giving shooters flexibility between a milder, less expensive round for practice and the more powerful Magnum load for hunting or defensive use.

Who is the M92 built for?

This rifle suits hunters and plinkers who want a classic lever-action in a revolver-compatible caliber, letting them share ammunition between this rifle and a .357 Magnum or .38 Special revolver if they own one. The 16-inch barrel keeps the rifle compact and easy to maneuver in brush or from a vehicle, and the cosmetic-blemish pricing makes it an accessible way to own a traditional lever gun without paying for a flawless finish that many hunters will scuff up in the field anyway.

Because this is a firearm, it cannot ship to your home address. It transfers to a licensed FFL dealer near you, where you will complete a background check and the required paperwork in person before taking possession. California buyers should confirm current compliance requirements with their FFL before ordering, since lever-action rifles generally face fewer restrictions than centerfire semi-autos under California law, but confirming specifics for this exact model is still worthwhile.

Sharing a caliber between a lever rifle and a revolver has been a popular practical setup for generations of hunters and homesteaders, since it means carrying a single type of ammunition covers both firearms rather than stocking two separate calibers. At 5.7 pounds and 33.7 inches overall, the M92 is also light and short enough to be a genuinely comfortable rifle to carry all day during a hunt, and the .357 Magnum's report and recoil from a 16-inch barrel remain mild compared to most centerfire hunting rifles.

Rossi's Model 92 action is a well-established design with decades of production behind it, so replacement parts and gunsmith familiarity remain solid even though this exact unit comes through a clearance channel rather than standard retail. The buckhorn sight setup, while more old-fashioned than a fiber optic or aperture sight, is a proven, rugged design that holds zero well under field conditions and doesn't rely on batteries or fragile fiber rods that can break if the rifle is dropped or knocked against brush.