There are pistol calibers and then there are PISTOL calibers.
I have a Rossi M92 levergun in 454 Casull which has much more energy than a .30-30 when loaded heavy.
I have a NEF single shot rifle in 500 S&W Magnum that'll drop a bull moose like a bag of hammers.
That's alota steel to be lugging through the bush on a hunt (especially if there is any climbing or thick shrubbery & brush involved for those long barrels to snag in) with the added limitation of pistol caliber cartridges with garden hose trajectories.
I can see a 16" - 20" bbl Rossi M92 in...
On the same page would be the Pedersoli 86/71 in 45-70.
If you like the old style without the unnecessary safeties, rebounding hammers and all the other lawyer stuff the Pedersoli is the gun for you.
My avatar is a picture of the Pedersoli 86/71 deluxe grade that I own.
Beautiful wood, no...
The "REP" Marlins (Remlins) are OK IF:
1) You check the new Remlin over good fresh off the gun shop rack (before making the purchase) to make sure you have a good sound receiver and a good straight barrel. I take a few of the red "snap cap" dummy rounds and a good light to the shop to cycle the...
I handled a Henry Big Boy at a local gun shop.
The wood was superb and it was smooth cycling ..........a beautiful gun !
But 8.5 pounds for a .45 LC is absolutely ridiculous !
The gun needs a golf cart to carry it around. :tdown:
The Rossis when slicked up are the best.
For NIB quality you can't beat the Pedersoli brand.
I have a Pedersoli 86/71 in .45-70 GVT that is next to none in looks, workmanship, slickness of action & accuracy..........a picture of my gun is shown in my avatar.
Greased lighting would be an accurate...
Look at that superb w/m fit and workmanship.
Gone forever because of Cerberus/Remington.
I hope Remington goes chapter 11 "belly up"..........it'll serve them right because of what they did to Marlin. :mad54:
Rossi 16" round barrel .44 Mag Puma levergun
There are a few Rossi M92s around. I was looking at a couple in .45 LC & .44 Mag recently in 16" & 24" octagonal. One 20" model had a neato case hardened receiver.
I acquired a 16" round barrel model in .44 Mag this year and previously owned a 16"...
I have a Rossi Coach gun that I bought years ago for $120.
It has a 20" barrel and exposed hammers.
It disassembles into 3 pieces for easy carry in a pack sack.
It is an excellent firearm for the price.