Customer Reviews for Rossi USA 45 Colt Lever Action w/24" Octagon Blue Barrel/Walnut

Rossi has always produced top quality firearms and again they have done with my purchase.

This is a long term review...I have been using this Rossi M-92 .45 Colt as my main match rifle in Cowboy Action for over three years with well over 3,500 rounds of hand loads between shoots and practice. It has been pretty much flawless with a few hiccups related to the heavy springs and plastic magazine follower.. I replaced them with a reduced spring kit, stainless magazine follower and a good cleaning. You can now operate and close the lever with two fingers and empty cases land in a neat pile about two feet away. The rifle is extremely accurate...it’s easy to keep all rounds on a 8” gong at 100 yards with the iron sights. The John Browning designed double locking lugs result in what many believe to be the strongest lockup of any lever action made (the fact that the Rossi M-92 has also been chambered in .454 Casull bears this out). The only negatives I have are with the finish on the wood, it will rub off when it gets wet from the rain (Minwax stain and a bottle of Tru-Oil took care of this) and the aforementioned heavy factory springs (if this will be used as a hunting rifle or a range toy...the springs will probably not be something that needs addressing). This is a good choice for a strong solid lever gun. As usual Bud’s was and is mu go source for online orders 👍👍👍

Great rifle,everyone who shoots it comments on how accurate it is,

Rossi lever action rifles remind me of the Winchester model 94 Quick to put into action and very accurate have the 44 mag.loved it so much bought big loop in 45 colt u can't go wrong with Rossi now owned by Taurus big improvement

This rifle, for the money, is a fantastic gun! Unlike my first Rossi this one has nice grained wood and a great finish and is the most accurate rifle out of the box I've ever owned. It is heavy but you have to love these old replica guns especially 45 Colt. I have more expensive and well known lever rifles but this one is by far the most fun to take to the range. You will not be disappointed if you choose to buy one.

Received the rifle quickly as usual for Buds. The rifle was in great condition but would cycle hard and rough. Doing some research on the internet I found out if I polished certain items in the gun it would ease and smooth the levers cycling action and it worked, the rifle is very smooth and easy to cycle and shoots great

I had see horror stories about Rossi 92s. Well, this is my second one and I will tell you, none of the nastie things are true. No, the stocks are not covered with shoe polish. Both of mine are nice but plain grained hard wood with a smooth finish. Yes, the insides are full of machining oils. Spray brake cleaner takes care of that and when I replaced the ejector spring (both weapons), I rubbed everything down and lubed the needed parts as I put it back together. Both rifles are slick and reliable. I could have spend more, a lot more, but with the Rossi, I know the insides and how everything works. I appreciate what is being done as I work the action. Greater satisfaction for me.

great piece. it is 13+1. accurate as the shooter. iron sights @ 50yds. pretty impressive for this 60yr. old eye glass wearing shooter. the gun is a little heavy, but in the heat of battle one would hardly notice. half the price of other guns and near as fine a quality. buds offers lifetime warranty for next to nothing. if you thinking about it go ahead and get one you will be glad you did.

Overall a great rifle. Good fit and finish, not as nice a Uberti reproductions, but very good quality for the money. The action was functional but a little stiff out of the box, but can be substantially improved with the additional of a Palo Verde Gunworks spring kit. Check The Smith Shop for this kit and other goodies like stainless magazine followers for the Rossi 92. Reliability has not been a problem with this rifle. I've ran a few hundred rounds through it, including some Wild Bunch and SASS matches, with no issues at all thus far. Interestingly, it is less OAL sensitive than my Rossi 92 chambered in 357/38. This rifle has handled LRN, SWC, and RNFP loads of highly variable lengths with aplomb. More interesting yet is that it will even feed 45 Schofields, although not very smoothly. For a sub-$500 lever gun this thing cannot be beat for an entry level pistol caliber lever gun, and is a good starter rifle for CAS. It may not run with slicked Uberti 73s, but for less than half the cost it is a good option. Also makes for a good back-up rifle down the road!

Fun gun to shoot and accurate. For fun load up some blackpowder loads and make some smoke. excellent gun - great price.

I have to say I had my reservations on this gun. I own Winchester and marlin lever action guns all my life and decided to try this rossi since marlins quality is in the toilet and Winchester price is completely ridiculous! Got the rifle and was impressed with the look the quality and the fit and finish. After a good cleaning I shot the rifle and was very impressed with the feel and the accuracy. I have to say I will definitely be purchasing a more of the rossi products in the near future.

Love it. Accurate. Solid. If you're wanting a 45 Colt Lever Action choose this one.

Excellent rifle for the price! Buds was also great I ordered my rifle Saturday night and had it in my hands Wednesday morning! Over all great gun, great price and great service from buds!! I know were I will be getting my firearms from now on. The gun is very accurate and a blast to shoot! Thanks Buds!

This rifle has a very good fit and finish. Nice wood, good bluing on metal .The action is very smooth out of the box . The Q.C. on this gun is very good. I will rate both Bud's and rifle 5 stars!

I received this gun timely, it is very nicely made both in material and fit & function (as far as non firing check goes) I cleaned it and am ready to go shooting. I will replace the Magazine Follower before I go as it is a plastic follower! This should not be, but it is. Does anyone know of a Direct/No Modification Hammer Replacement to get rid of the Safety on the Hammer which is totally unnecessary except in Silly States that try to stop every firearm unless they are willing to modify them. Did I say very nice fit and function, plain oiled finish is PERFECT! Except for Hammer & Follower I do not plan anything else for this Rifle except for a Lyman Ladder Sight which is not a modification but an addition and necessary for shooting any type of distance beyond 50 yards (yes 50, the 45 Colt will have a Trajectory of a Rainbow [borrowed from Steve McQueen in Tom Horn about his 45/60). I look forward to shooting it soon.

Recently purchased a Rossi/Taurus R92 in 45 colt with the 24" barrel. I ordered the standard blued finish. The gun arrived in a reasonable amount of time and it is a great looking gun. Wood is nice and the fit and finish is good. the action was smoother than I anticipated. I had a bit of a problem loading the gun until I researched the proper loading method. Works great when done properly. Took it out and shot about 50 rounds today and had to make two small adjustments to the sights. Was shooting at 50 yards and had no problem hitting a 3" bull's eye. I'm using Cowboy loads and everyone commented on how quiet the gun shot and how accurate it was (four different people shot it with good results). Might have to try some of the Ruger only loads to see if it would make a good deer gun. Sure is fun to shoot!!!!!!!!!

This rifle has great fit and finish. The action is smooth. Overall a very nice rifle. Buds, as always, very fast service.

nice gun, great price, Bud's service is excellent, will purchase another rifle in different caliber. any firearm i purchase in the future will be through Bud's

great rifle, the action is smoother than i thought it would be, price is right and quality is fantastic...