Citadel levtech-92 ?

[Obturation]

Hey all,
I stumbled upon this thing

Is this the rossi puma , dressed up? Never heard of citadel, any info would be appteciated, i'd love to get one in 454 casull if they're decent, even if it does look a little goofy. Just never heard of the brand.
Thanks

 

[gotboostvr]

If I remember correctly, Citadel is an offshoot of Rock Island Armory.

It's certainly interesting. I like that they included 454 as an available cartridge. I hope it's twisted properly for the heavies.

 

[Obturation]

Of course there's no getting one right now so I don't know if any members have gotten their hands on one but I'm certainly interested . I'd pair it with my 5" SRH. Only other option is the big horn armory and I'm not rich so that's out.

 

[LoonWulf]

Citadel is listed under legacy sports. I think it's probably a Rossi 92

 

[earlthegoat2]

Rossi has 454 Casull on their site.

It’s been years since a distributor has actually had one though.

 

[Obturation]

Rossi has 454 Casull on their site.

It’s been years since a distributor has actually had one though.

I've looked for a used puma in 454 on and off for years. I find them , used and double what I'm willing to pay sight unseen.

 

[DocRock]

A 454 ‘92 would be great, especially if the hideous furniture could be replaced with wood, even Amazonian rainforest mystery wood.

I have an H&R Classic Carbine that was reamed to 454 Casull by a previous owner. 250 grs at 2250 is nothing to shake a stick at. Something a little less butch, like say 1850, would be more pleasant to shoot and a magazine full of them would make for a very potent little rifle.

 

[LoonWulf]

A 454 ‘92 would be great, especially if the hideous furniture could be replaced with wood, even Amazonian rainforest mystery wood.

I have an H&R Classic Carbine that was reamed to 454 Casull by a previous owner. 250 grs at 2250 is nothing to shake a stick at. Something a little less butch, like say 1850, would be more pleasant to shoot and a magazine full of them would make for a very potent little rifle.

Boyds was making furniture for them. I was gonna get a set for my .357 92

 

[earlthegoat2]

I’m really curious if even one 454 version has been sold recently. The earliest article I can find about these guns in general was from May of 2020. I can’t seem to find a shooting review for any of them either.

I am very interested in a new production one of these since the used ones that quit being sold around 2017 go for $1000 per on average.

Very interested but highly annoyed with what I see as being vaporware

 

[Tommygunn]

Just what the firearms' world needs .... another tacticool lever action rifle. Nothing against the calibers but ......

 

[earlthegoat2]

Just what the firearms' world needs .... another tacticool lever action rifle. Nothing against the calibers but ......

I agree but if one in 454 becomes available, I will buy one immediately. I’ll just hit up Boyd’s.

 

[Obturation]

I agree but if one in 454 becomes available, I will buy one immediately. I’ll just hit up Boyd’s.

Same here. For a general use , handy rifle it'd be tough to beat- good for mice up to moose.

 

[LoonWulf]

I’m really curious if even one 454 version has been sold recently. The earliest article I can find about these guns in general was from May of 2020. I can’t seem to find a shooting review for any of them either.

I am very interested in a new production one of these since the used ones that quit being sold around 2017 go for $1000 per on average.

Very interested but highly annoyed with what I see as being vaporware

So I went and asked......



Hello,



We are supposed to be receiving a shipment in next month your local dealer can contact us and put one on order for you.



Thank you,



Tony Maiorano | Sales
Legacy Sports International, Inc.
4674 Aircenter Circle, Reno, NV 89502
Direct Ph. (775) 240-6309, | Fax (775) 828-0565



I'm gonna see if my FFL. buddy can get one......said in wasn't spending anymore money on guns this year........

 

[earlthegoat2]

So I went and asked......



Hello,



We are supposed to be receiving a shipment in next month your local dealer can contact us and put one on order for you.



Thank you,



Tony Maiorano | Sales
Legacy Sports International, Inc.
4674 Aircenter Circle, Reno, NV 89502
Direct Ph. (775) 240-6309, | Fax (775) 828-0565



I'm gonna see if my FFL. buddy can get one......said in wasn't spending anymore money on guns this year........

Very interesting.

 

[doubleh]

Whatever it is ya'll are welcome to my share of them. I like the '92, just not messed up like this example.

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

Citadel is listed under legacy sports. I think it's probably a Rossi 92

This outlet is pretty definite that it's a Rossi product:

https://www.cleaverfirearms.com/Pro...zLJcMc6TaoPSN4N8u83ho7A-YH1RA3ATtL41efUd78eS0

 

[earlthegoat2]

This outlet is pretty definite that it's a Rossi product:

https://www.cleaverfirearms.com/Products.aspx?Search=ROSSI CITADEL&fbclid=IwAR1cq1DyqrmkdizLJcMc6TaoPSN4N8u83ho7A-YH1RA3ATtL41efUd78eS0

Thank you for the link. They even have a pre-order option to buy at full MSRP. May be worth the MSRP if they actually release.

Interesting about them being due “mid year”

Maybe if this Citadel branded 454 Rossi 92 will actually be available, normal looking Rossi 454s will as well. Hmmm

 

[earlthegoat2]

Any news on this vaporware?

 

[LoonWulf]

Any news on this vaporware?

My FFL buddy has us on the "wait" list. He spoke to his legacy rep yesterday, and the response was factory is down, wait times are 6-7months. Might turn out to be vapor ware, but my buddy was impressed with the rep enough that he thinks it WILL hit just not sure when.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Well with everything else COVID has messed up, I am sympathetic to the delays that this rifle is seeing.

I really don’t care for the aesthetics of the gun. I just like the 18” barrel and 454 Casull chambering. I’ll live with or modify the look.

 

[LoonWulf]

Well with everything else COVID has messed up, I am sympathetic to the delays that this rifle is seeing.

I really don’t care for the aesthetics of the gun. I just like the 18” barrel and 454 Casull chambering. I’ll live with or modify the look.

Yeah, Im.getting money stashed for it if it does show....if not I'll buy something else lol.

My feelings are pretty much the same as yours.
There's some stuff I don't care for, but I can live with or replace those components. Honestly for what I'd use a .454 lever gun for, the only thing I really don't like is the big loop lever.

 

[Speedo66]

Yeah, Im.getting money stashed for it if it does show....if not I'll buy something else lol.

My feelings are pretty much the same as yours.
There's some stuff I don't care for, but I can live with or replace those components. Honestly for what I'd use a .454 lever gun for, the only thing I really don't like is the big loop lever.

If it's typical Rossi stuff, may be able to find a replacement lever on Ebay.

 

[WestKentucky]

I’m as much a lover of contemporary looks as anybody, but there is something right about these new rifles. There is plenty to debate as being wrong, but I honestly can’t imagine changing anything about it unless it has those awful buckhorn sights that come on the Rossi rifles. Those would have to go. Even for a 100 yds and in hunting gun those buck horns are not doing what I would need.

 

[LoonWulf]

I’m as much a lover of contemporary looks as anybody, but there is something right about these new rifles. There is plenty to debate as being wrong, but I honestly can’t imagine changing anything about it unless it has those awful buckhorn sights that come on the Rossi rifles. Those would have to go. Even for a 100 yds and in hunting gun those buck horns are not doing what I would need.

Supposed to come with a peep and pic rail on top the barrel...least from what I've read and the pictures I've seen.

 

[LoonWulf]

If it's typical Rossi stuff, may be able to find a replacement lever on Ebay.

Yep, I'll actually start looking for a cheap one now....tho who knows I've always just given the big loops back after a magazine, might get used to them.