Help with lever actions

[jayd]

I'm looking for a lever action, growing up I always admired an a old Winchester .25 -.35 that belonged to a relative, I have access to it but it's too expensive to shoot.
I would prefer an 1866 in .38 .357 or .45 LC with a 24" octagonal barrel from Uberti, but I've also found one from Chaparral.

My second choice is a Rossi 92 in brass, anyone know if they are solid brass or just plated?

I own a couple of Uberti SA's and have not had any problems, are Rossi and Chaparral weapons any good?

 

[Old Fart]

I bought one of the first Rossi SR92 lever guns in 38/357.
It's had tons of rounds fired thru it with zero problems.
I really like it and doubt it will ever leave my possesion.

 

[HiredHand]

I don't know if this will help but you might find it interesting.
http://www.curtrich.com/GettingStarted04.html

The article is geared towards CAS but it might give you some background on the manufacturers and importers.

 

[BadWin45]

Go ask over at leverguns: www.levergunscommunity.com

They'll know.

 

[flatwins]

Levers are part of American history and are some of the coolest rifles ever. I've got an 1866 trapper in .38 and love it. I have others as well. For the average shooter, most any of the current levers are fine guns. The cowboy action crowd runs them a bit harder and most prefer Marlin. You may also want to look at the 1873 Winchester clones since they were beefed up a bit. A '66 in .45 Colt would be a nice one!

 

[moguns]

I gave my grandson a 16" rossi in 357. They are great guns. Don't forget the Henry, I have 1 in each cal. 357,44mag,45lc. The Henry is very well made, very smooth and accurate. Customer service is very good and they are made in the USA.

 

[1mathom1]

Have a couple of Marlin 94's. One in .38/.357 the other in .41. Both are a ton of fun to shoot. I added receiver peep sights to help my 50 y/o eyes and still keep the sleek lines. Can't help on the Rossi or Henry other than to say my bud has a Henry .22 and loves the quality.

 

[MadDogs]

Don't think I have ever heard any negatives about Rossi. I used to own a 44 mag Marlin and now have a Win Trapper in 44mag - both are great guns.

Paint it black it becomes "tactical" and you can call it a CAR (Cowboy Assault Rifle).