I don’t know if this is new, but it is new to me, Rossi Trapper

[Targa]

Looks nice but it definitely needs to be below the listed MSRP!

R95 45-70 Trapper

The popularity of lever action rifles is on the rise again & Rossi is answering the demand

rossiusa.com

 

[PapaG]

I have a Rio Grande 45-70 Rossi and it is a great gun (aside from the top lever safety thing).

 

[doubleh]

New to me also but I really haven't been looking for guns in the last year. A quick look made me think Marlin clone.

 

[Targa]

Yeh, thats what I thought as well and why it will need to sell way under the listed MSRP if they plan to take any of the market from Marlin.

 

[1KPerDay]

Are these all clones of the Marlin or the Henry or what? Looks identical to the "new" S&W lever gun as well.

perfect for…whatever you’d use a 45-70 for.

Now that's quality copywriting right there LOL

 

[NorthBorder]

Are there enough Marlin 1895s on the shelves that a choice can be made when the Rossi starts showing up?

 

[CavalierLeif]

Are there enough Marlin 1895s on the shelves that a choice can be made when the Rossi starts showing up?

Demand certainly seems to be higher than supply. I know a few people who were initially looking for a Marlin and ended up with a Rossi when they couldn't find one.

 

[3Crows]

I want but might not can get a Rossi in .44/.45/.454 and in stainless. She who watches over me has taken an interest in my gun expenditures !

But I am excited to see so many new lever guns, a new Winchester .22, a new S&W .44 with room to grow and several new Rossi offerings. I guess Marlin SBLs selling for as much as $4,000 has gotten some interest.

 

[Speedo66]

And their tactical version for uparmored squirrels..

Rossi Rio Bravo Tactical Lever Action - 22LR 16.5"

The popularity of lever action rifles is on the rise again & Rossi is answering the demand

rossiusa.com

 

[Targa]

Those darn armored squirrels are a menace!

 

[Hokkmike]

That thing must kick like a mule.......

 

[Ugly Sauce]

Does look like a Marlin clone, cross bolt safety included. Yuck. But those can be "fixed". Not a bad thing, the clone-thing, they have done "okay" cloning the Winchester 92. My R92 functions perfectly, I know some don't.

If the Ruger/Marlins are indeed going for $4000, then $1000 is quite a "discount". (or even if they are going for $2000, that's half price)