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There's a reason the .45-70 Government has stuck around since 1873, and the Rossi R95 puts that thumper of a cartridge in a lever gun that feels right the second you shoulder it. This is the 22-inch barrel version, the longest in the R95 lineup, which buys you a bit more velocity out of heavy loads and a longer sight radius for those buckhorn irons. You still get a full 6+1 capacity from the tube magazine, walnut furniture with real warmth to it, and black oxide metalwork that keeps the whole package looking traditional.
The .45-70 is a legitimate do-it-all big game round, from whitetail in thick timber to elk, hogs, and black bear, and it has a well-earned reputation as backcountry insurance in big bear country. The R95's action runs noticeably slick out of the box, and folks who have put rounds through these rifles regularly compare the smoothness favorably against lever guns costing quite a bit more. A crossbolt-style layout with a thumb safety adds a modern touch without messing with the classic lines.
From the factory you get an adjustable buckhorn rear sight paired with a drift-adjustable front, which is all most lever gun fans want. If you'd rather stretch the cartridge out, the receiver comes drilled and tapped, so mounting a scope base or rail is a simple job. The 1:12 right-hand twist barrel stabilizes everything from soft-recoiling 405 grain classics to modern high-performance hunting loads.
At 41 inches overall and right around 7 pounds unloaded, this version balances between handy and steady. The extra barrel length smooths out the swing, helps tame muzzle blast compared to the stubby trapper models, and gives you the most capacity in the R95 family. If you've been wanting a big-bore lever gun that works as hard as it looks good over the mantle, this one earns its keep.
The 22-inch barrel version holds 6 rounds in the tube magazine plus one in the chamber for a 6+1 total. That's one more in the tube than the shorter 16.5-inch Trapper model, so you're getting the most capacity available in the R95 .45-70 lineup.
Yes. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so adding a scope base or rail is straightforward. Out of the box it wears an adjustable buckhorn rear sight and a drift-adjustable front, which work well inside typical lever gun hunting distances.
Absolutely. The .45-70 Government is a proven big game cartridge that handles whitetail, hogs, black bear, and even elk at woods ranges, and the 22-inch barrel squeezes a little more velocity out of heavy loads. The 1:12 twist barrel handles everything from classic 405 grain loads to modern high-performance hunting ammo.
The R95 follows a very similar side-eject, tube-fed design, and plenty of owners note the action cycles remarkably smooth right out of the box. Some aftermarket Marlin parts will fit, though internals like the bolt are not interchangeable. It delivers a lot of the same character at a friendlier price point.
| UPC | 754908343102 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 954570221 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Black |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45-70 Government |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 33.7 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.3 |
| Package Width | 6.0 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 9.1 |
| Sights | RS: Buckhorn FS: Driftable |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
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