Description
There is something about running a lever gun that never gets old, and Rossi leaned into that with the R95 Trapper Triple Black. This one takes the familiar .45 Colt carbine formula and gives it a blacked-out, modern treatment: the wood stock and forend wear a black finish, the barrel and receiver are coated in a tough black protective finish, and the 16.5 inch barrel comes threaded 5/8×24 from the factory. Screw on your favorite muzzle device or a can, and you have one of the quietest, most pleasant plinkers you will ever shoulder. Big, slow .45 Colt bullets and a suppressor are a match made in heaven.
Why the R95 Trapper Triple Black Earns Its Keep
The tube magazine holds 8 rounds with one more in the chamber, which is generous for a carbine this size. Overall length lands right at 35.5 inches and weight comes in around 6.7 pounds, so it points fast, swings easy in thick brush, and stores just about anywhere. The receiver wears a factory-installed Picatinny rail with a peep-style rear sight, paired with a drift-adjustable front. You can run the irons as-is or drop a red dot or scout-style optic on the rail in minutes. A large loading gate makes topping off the tube less of a thumb workout, and the hammer-forged barrel with a 1:12 twist stabilizes the full range of .45 Colt loads, from soft cowboy stuff to heavier hunting fare.
Where This .45 Colt Lever Gun Shines
This is the kind of rifle that ends up doing a little of everything. It makes a fine woods gun for deer and hogs at practical distances, a great companion on the ranch or the ATV, and a genuinely fun range rifle that the whole family can shoot without getting beat up by recoil. If you already run a .45 Colt revolver, sharing one cartridge between the two is a setup people have trusted for well over a century. The crossbolt safety and swivel studs round out a package that is ready to work right out of the box.
Key Specifications
- Model: R95 Trapper Triple Black
- Manufacturer: Rossi
- MPN: 950045161TB
- UPC: 754908346202
- Caliber: .45 Colt
- Action: Lever Action
- Capacity: 8+1 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 16.5"
- Muzzle Threads: 5/8×24
- Overall Length: 35.5"
- Weight: 6.7 lbs
- Twist Rate: 1:12
- Sights: Drift-Adjustable Front, Peep-Style Rear on Picatinny Rail
- Stock: Black-Finished Wood
- Receiver: Alloy Steel, Black Finish
- Safety: Crossbolt
What’s Included
- Rossi R95 Trapper Triple Black rifle with factory-installed Picatinny rail
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rossi R95 Trapper Triple Black suppressor-ready out of the box?
Yes. The 16.5 inch barrel comes threaded in the common 5/8×24 pattern, so most .45 caliber suppressors and muzzle devices will spin right on. The .45 Colt cartridge is naturally subsonic with most standard loads, which makes this one of the better host rifles you can buy for suppressed shooting.
Can I mount an optic on the R95 Trapper Triple Black?
You sure can. This model ships with a Picatinny rail already installed on the receiver, so a red dot or a compact scope goes on with nothing more than a screwdriver or torque wrench. The peep-style rear sight sits on the rail, so you have solid irons if you would rather keep it simple.
What is the .45 Colt R95 Trapper good for?
Think of it as an all-purpose woods and ranch carbine. Out of a 16.5 inch barrel, .45 Colt picks up useful velocity over a revolver and handles deer and hogs at moderate ranges, plus it is a soft-shooting round that makes range days easy on the shoulder. The 35.5 inch overall length also makes it a natural fit for a truck, blind, or ATV scabbard.
How does the Triple Black version differ from the standard R95 Trapper?
The Triple Black treatment blacks out the whole rifle, including the wood stock and forend, and adds a durable dark finish to the barrel and receiver for extra weather resistance. It also comes with the Picatinny rail and peep-style rear sight from the factory, where the standard Trapper wears a traditional buckhorn rear and walnut furniture. Mechanically, you still get the same smooth lever action, large loading gate, and 8+1 capacity.





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