ROSSI R92 Rifles Lever Action
About this product
The Rossi R92 is a lever-action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum, built with a 16.5" barrel, an 8-round capacity, and a Cerakote-finished receiver under black polymer furniture. It's styled as a modern truck or saddle gun — short enough to stow behind a seat or in a scabbard, with a big-loop lever wrapped in leather so it works with gloved hands.
What is it used for?
It's built for ranch and truck-gun duty, plinking, and hunting where a compact lever gun makes sense — the short 16.5" barrel trades some velocity for handiness in tight spaces like a truck cab or brushy terrain. The .357 Magnum chambering also safely fires .38 Special, giving shooters a cheaper, lower-recoil practice round in the same rifle.
How does it compare to a Marlin 1894?
Both are compact lever guns chambered in .357 Magnum aimed at the same truck-gun and ranch-rifle role. The Rossi comes in noticeably cheaper than a comparable Marlin, and this R92 adds features like the angled Picatinny scope base and adjustable peep sight standard, where some Marlin configurations require aftermarket add-ons for the same capability. Buyers focused on price and included features tend toward the Rossi; those loyal to Marlin's fit and finish reputation often pay the premium for it.
What fits it?
It ships with an angled Picatinny scope base already installed, so a wide range of standard Picatinny-mount optics and rails will fit without additional gunsmithing. The adjustable rear peep sight is also usable on its own for shooters who prefer iron sights over glass.
Who is this not for?
Skip it if you need a rifle-caliber lever gun for longer-range hunting —.357 Magnum is a pistol-caliber round with real limits past 100 yards compared to something like .30-30. It's also not the pick for a shooter who specifically wants a traditional walnut-stocked lever gun; this one runs polymer furniture over a Cerakote metal finish for durability rather than classic looks.
Is it worth $697?
For a Cerakote-finished lever gun with a scope base and adjustable sights already included, that price is competitive against comparable pistol-caliber lever actions on the market, several of which charge extra for those same features. It's a reasonable value pick in the category rather than a premium one.
Does it work in California?
Lever-action rifles are not affected by California's assault weapons law regardless of magazine capacity or features, which is part of why they remain popular truck and ranch guns here. It still ships to a licensed FFL and goes through the standard DROS process and 10-day wait — see our California gun laws page, and if you want to compare a single-shot alternative, look at the Rossi Wizard.
FFL transfer required
This item is a firearm and ships only to a licensed FFL dealer, never to a home address. At checkout, enter your preferred dealer as the shipping address, or leave it blank and we will assign a licensed dealer near you at no extra cost. You complete the background check and paperwork with the dealer when you pick up.
California buyers: handguns must be on the California roster for delivery to a California FFL, a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) and DROS are handled at the dealer, and the 10-day waiting period applies. Out-of-state buyers receive the firearm through their own local FFL under their state's rules.
Specs at a glance
Pros & cons
What works
- Compact 16.5" barrel suited to truck/ranch use
- Includes scope base and adjustable peep sight standard
- Also chambers cheaper .38 Special ammo
- Durable Cerakote finish over polymer furniture
Trade-offs
- Pistol-caliber round limits effective hunting range vs. rifle calibers
- Polymer furniture instead of traditional wood stock
- 8-round capacity is modest compared to some longer lever guns
Key attributes
| Transfer | Ships to your FFL dealer |
| Caliber | .357 Magnum |
| Action | Lever action |
| Barrel Length | 16.5 in |
| Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Weight | 6.06 lbs |
| Finish | Black w/ Sniper Gray Cerakote receiver |
Frequently asked questions
- Can it fire .38 Special?
- Yes, any rifle chambered in .357 Magnum will also safely chamber and fire .38 Special ammunition, which is a cheaper, lower-recoil practice option.
- Does it come with sights?
- Yes, it includes an adjustable rear peep sight for open-sight shooting, plus an angled Picatinny scope base for mounting optics.
- What's the big loop lever for?
- The oversized, leather-wrapped lever loop is sized to be worked with gloves on, useful for cold-weather ranch or hunting use.
- Is California affected by lever-action magazine capacity rules?
- No, lever-action rifles are exempt from California's assault weapons law regardless of magazine capacity or features.
- How does the Cerakote finish hold up?
- Cerakote is a durable ceramic-based coating commonly used on firearms for its resistance to wear and corrosion, which is why Rossi uses it on the receiver here rather than traditional bluing.