Rossi R92 45 Colt Lever Action Rifle With Brazilian Hardwood Stock 2

About this product

The Rossi R92 is a modern reproduction of the classic Model 1892 lever-action rifle design, and this listing is the .45 Colt-chambered version with a genuine Brazilian hardwood stock, a 20-inch round barrel, and a polished black oxide metal finish.

What makes the Model 92 lever-action design so enduring?

The R92 is built on the same basic mechanical layout as the original Winchester 1892, a smooth-cycling, tubular-magazine lever-action rifle that became one of the most popular rifle actions in American history for hunting, ranch use, and Cowboy Action Shooting. Rossi's R92 reproduces that classic feel and operation while adding modern manufacturing tolerances and metallurgy.

What are this rifle's specs?

This configuration uses a 20-inch round barrel chambered in .45 Colt, with a 10-round tubular magazine capacity. Overall length is about 37.2 inches and unloaded weight is around 5.6 pounds — light and well-balanced for a lever gun of this barrel length. It uses an adjustable rear buckhorn sight paired with a standard front sight, and the genuine Brazilian hardwood stock and forend are finished to complement the polished black oxide metal finish.

Why choose the 20-inch barrel over Rossi's 16-inch R92 option?

Rossi offers the R92 in both 16-inch carbine and 20-inch rifle-length barrel configurations in this same hardwood/.45 Colt/black oxide combination. The longer 20-inch barrel typically delivers slightly higher velocity from .45 Colt ammunition and a longer sight radius for more precise aiming at distance, while the 16-inch carbine trades some of that for a lighter, quicker-handling package — the right choice depends on whether you prioritize a bit more reach and precision or a bit more handiness.

What is the R92 good for?

The R92 in .45 Colt is a versatile lever gun suited to hunting deer-sized game at reasonable ranges, ranch and property use, Cowboy Action Shooting competition, and recreational shooting. .45 Colt's mild recoil out of a rifle-length platform makes it comfortable to shoot for extended range sessions compared to many centerfire rifle rounds.

Is this rifle legal to buy in California, and how does it ship?

Lever-action rifles are generally treated more permissively than semi-automatic rifles under California's firearm laws, but confirm current California compliance for this exact R92 configuration with your FFL before ordering, since specific features and barrel length can matter. As a firearm, it ships only to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer, background check, and any required waiting period.

What should I know about caring for the hardwood stock?

Unlike synthetic-stocked rifles, the genuine Brazilian hardwood on this R92 benefits from occasional wood-specific care — keeping it away from prolonged moisture exposure and periodically wiping down the finish helps preserve its appearance over years of field and range use. The polished black oxide metal finish likewise benefits from a light coat of gun oil after cleaning, standard practice for any traditionally finished lever-action rifle. Buyers who plan to store the rifle for long stretches between range trips should check on it periodically, since even a well-oiled blued finish can develop light surface rust in humid storage conditions, and a simple silicone-treated gun sock or a dry, climate-controlled safe goes a long way toward preventing that.

For hunters, ranch owners, and Cowboy Action shooters who want a classic, well-built lever gun in a mild-recoiling pistol-caliber round, the R92 in .45 Colt with the 20-inch barrel and hardwood stock is a proven, versatile choice.