Rossi R95 Rifles Lever Action 2

About this product

The Rossi R95 is Rossi's modern lever-action rifle line, built as a more affordable alternative to legacy lever guns while still delivering the traditional look, feel, and operation of a classic .30-30 lever action. This listing corresponds to the R95 Trapper configuration: a shortened-barrel, compact version of the standard R95 built for close-range brush hunting and easy handling.

What makes the Trapper different from a standard R95?

The R95 Trapper trims the barrel down to 16.5 inches, versus the roughly 20-inch barrel on the standard R95, shortening overall length and reducing weight for a rifle that's easier to carry through thick brush, maneuver in a truck cab, or handle in tight blinds. The tradeoff for the shorter barrel is a modest reduction in muzzle velocity compared to the full-length version — a fair trade for most hunters using .30-30 at the caliber's typical woods-hunting ranges.

What are the key specs and features?

Chambered in .30-30 Winchester, the R95 Trapper holds 5+1 rounds in its tubular magazine, uses a hammer-forged barrel, and pairs a drift-adjustable front sight with an adjustable buckhorn rear sight — a traditional lever-gun sight picture rather than anything modern. This configuration comes with a hardwood stock and a black oxide metal finish, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting if you want to add optics down the road. A large loading gate on the receiver's right side makes topping off the magazine quick, and a manual thumb safety sits on the top rear of the receiver, ahead of the trigger, for a traditional lever-gun safety layout.

The R95 line has drawn attention specifically for bringing a genuinely smooth-cycling, well-finished lever action to market at a lower price point than many legacy manufacturers, which is a big part of why it's become a popular choice for hunters and lever-gun fans who want a working rifle rather than a collector's piece.

Who is the R95 Trapper built for?

This rifle is aimed at deer and hog hunters working thick cover or shorter shooting lanes where a compact, fast-handling lever gun has real advantages over a longer-barreled rifle, as well as at lever-action enthusiasts who want a traditional-feeling rifle without paying collector prices. The .30-30 Winchester cartridge remains one of the most proven, effective deer cartridges in North America at typical woods ranges, and the R95 platform gives you that performance in a rifle built for actual field use.

Because this is a firearm, it cannot ship to your home address. It transfers to a licensed FFL dealer near you, where you'll 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 semi-autos under California law, but requirements can still vary and change.

Maintenance on the R95 is straightforward and typical of any modern lever gun: the action breaks down for cleaning without special tools, and the black oxide finish resists corrosion well with routine care. The .30-30 Winchester cartridge itself remains inexpensive and widely stocked compared to many modern rifle calibers, meaning practice ammunition is easy to find and affordable, which matters if you plan to actually shoot the rifle regularly rather than let it sit in a safe between hunting seasons. Recoil is mild compared to larger magnum rifle cartridges, making the R95 Trapper an approachable rifle for newer hunters or younger shooters being introduced to centerfire rifle hunting.