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I think I have given up finding a Marlin 1894css for a fair price, so I am looking at alternatives. Has anyone tried the Rossi R92 in 357 Magnum? Can a scope be mounted? Are there any pitfalls to this model?
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They are a little rough in the action,but can be smoothed up.The 92 is a top ejection so scoping would be a problem. Mine is just as accurate as any Marlin or Winchester.
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+1 Saddlesore, my experience is the same as yours. Wish they were drilled and tapped for receiver sights, but that's a cheap easy fix. I own both Winchester levers and Marlins and if your not going to scope it, 92/94 levers just handle so well without a scope.
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Saddlesore and Mike S,
How long is your length of pull? I read Rossi's website and it said 12.5". I need 13 3/4" on most bolt rifles, does it feel short?
Also, I am looking at either the 20" or 24" barrel, do you guys have a preference? I am looking to use it as a plinker and for hunting.
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barm, while I've never owned a Rossi '92 in that caliber, I've owned three of them in others, a 44 Mag., a 44-40, and currently a rifle in 44 Mag. The first two were carbines. They are a good, serviceable piece and a great way to own the '92 if an original Winchester ain't in the cards for whatever reason. As was said, they lack configuration for a scope. I've owned an 1894C in .357 Mag. and it was a great little gun. Comparatively, you've got the scope issue which goes to the Marlin and you have the smoothness issue which also goes to the Marlin. Were it me, if I didn't need the scope and the Rossi was more available, I'd go that route. If I needed a scope though, I'd wait and find the Marlin. Be advised that some Rossis are smoother than others. The current ones after Taurus has taken over, seem to me anyway, to have smoothed up a tad. I dunno.
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Saddlesore and Mike S,
How long is your length of pull? I read Rossi's website and it said 12.5". I need 13 3/4" on most bolt rifles, does it feel short?
Also, I am looking at either the 20" or 24" barrel, do you guys have a preference? I am looking to use it as a plinker and for hunting. My Rossi LOP is 12 7/8". I measured all my levers and they average 13" + or - They don't seem short for a typiacl lever gun.
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I had the carbine version of the Rossi in 45 Colt. Decent little rifle that wasn't uncomfortable to shoot and I generally settle for a 14" LOP though 14 1/4 is what my gunsmith suggested years ago thanks to 37" sleeves. The Rossi was no problem to shoot with the factory iron sights for me though is was a bit shorter than most of my leverguns.
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Ethan Edwards, Saddlesore, and Ward:
Great information concerning the Rossi. Did anyone find the metal but plate uncomfortable to shoot?
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Ethan Edwards, Saddlesore, and Ward:
Great information concerning the Rossi. Did anyone find the metal but plate uncomfortable to shoot? Not enough recoil to even notice. MY wife likes to use mine. It's hard to get away from her. It makes a dandy scabbard gun.
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Dont leave out a Browning 92.Just in case you stumble across one.May be the best of the bunch.
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I would like one, but it may be cost prohibitive.
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Hey guys,
Do you think the 24" barrel would be muzzle heavy or offer good balance?
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I have an old Marlin 94, 38-40 made in 1902 with a 24 " octagon barrel. Very easy to shoot and balanced well.I prefer it to other levers I have.
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I think I have given up finding a Marlin 1894css for a fair price, so I am looking at alternatives. Has anyone tried the Rossi R92 in 357 Magnum? Can a scope be mounted? Are there any pitfalls to this model? I have some older Marlins...also a Rossi 45 Colt Trapper....not near as slick as the 30 yr old Marlin...but very usable...the Rossi 45 is on the list though for a Steve Young tune up...maybe then it will be as slick as a Marlin...I've seen the 'CS'...but what's the CSS ? Here's a 1984CS I have..1984 mfg...
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The CSS is like the C but it is in stainless steel.
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I'm leaning more toward the 24" barrel. Thank you.
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The CSS is like the C but it is in stainless steel. Good luck in finding one of those...... The one in my pic is F/S.....I have two......
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Quick check:
1920s M94SRC 32 Spl., curved steel butt: 13"
1906 M92 38 WCF, curved steel butt: 12 and 3/4"
1951 M336SC 35 Rem., plastic butt: 13 and 1/2"
M92 Rossi 44 mag, curved steel butt: 13 and 1/2"
Both of the M92s (real and clone) are 24" barrel rifles, not carbines.
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Are some Rossis considered better than others, based on where and when manufactured?
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