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There is something about a short-barreled .45-70 that just makes sense. The Rossi R95 Trapper takes the classic big bore lever gun formula and trims it down to a 16.5 inch barrel and 35.5 inches overall, so it swings fast in a ground blind, rides well behind the truck seat, and does not snag on brush the way a full-length rifle can. At 6.7 pounds it is light enough to carry all day, and the 5+1 tube gives you plenty of thump on tap for hogs, black bear, or deer in thick timber.
This version swaps traditional wood for a black polymer stock and forend, matched to a black oxide finish on the hammer-forged barrel and alloy steel receiver. That combo shrugs off rain, mud, and bumps that would leave a walnut stock looking rough, which makes it a natural pick for a do-everything woods rifle. The action runs smooth right out of the box, the loading gate is generous, and a crossbolt safety adds a simple manual block when you want it.
The muzzle comes threaded 5/8×24, so mounting a suppressor or brake takes minutes instead of a trip to the gunsmith. A can on a .45-70 lever gun is a genuinely pleasant setup, and a good brake takes real bite out of heavier loads. Up top you get a buckhorn rear sight and drift-adjustable front, and the receiver is drilled and tapped with 8-40 screws for scope mounts if you would rather run glass or a red dot.
Rossi also designed the R95 to play nice with a lot of the aftermarket rails, grips, and handguards already out there for lever actions, so building it into your own setup is easy. Straightforward, tough, and chambered in one of the most proven big game cartridges ever made, this Trapper is a lot of rifle in a compact package.
Yes, this model ships with a 16.5 inch barrel threaded 5/8×24 from the factory. That is the standard thread pitch for most .45 caliber suppressors and muzzle brakes, so mounting a can or brake is quick and simple. It is one of the biggest reasons this version of the R95 is so popular.
You can. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory using 8-40 screws, so plenty of common lever gun scope mounts and rail bases will bolt right on. Until you add glass, the buckhorn rear and drift-adjustable front sights work fine for woods-range shooting.
The .45-70 Government is a proven big game round, and the compact 35.5 inch overall length makes this a great fit for hunting hogs, deer, and black bear in thick cover, plus tree stand and ground blind use. The polymer stock and black oxide finish hold up well in wet weather, so it also makes a solid all-around truck and camp rifle.
Mechanically they are the same rifle, with the same action, capacity, and barrel length. The polymer stock version trades traditional looks for a synthetic stock that handles moisture, scrapes, and temperature swings without fuss. If you plan to hunt in rough conditions, the polymer model is the more practical pick.
| UPC | 754908362608 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 954570161PLY |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 16.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45-70 Government |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 39.2500 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.4 |
| Package Width | 6.0 |
| Product Type | Lever Action |
| Safety | Crossbolt |
| Shipping Weight | 7.7 |
| Sights | Buckhorn |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
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