The Rossi R92 Gold is a lever-action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum that also accepts .38 Special. The 20-inch round barrel has a polished black finish, and the stock is Brazilian hardwood. At 6 lbs and 37 inches overall, it handles well in the field without feeling flimsy. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Rossi 
• Model: R92 Gold 
• Caliber: .357 Mag (also accepts .38 Special) 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Overall Length (OAL): 37 inches 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Weight: 6 lbs 
• Finish: Polished Black with Brown Brazilian Hardwood Stock 
• Sights: Buckhorn Front & Rear 
• Safety Mechanism: Manual Thumb Safety 
   

Features 

 
The lever action cycles smoothly, which helps when you need a quick follow-up shot at the range or in the field. The 20-inch barrel gives enough length for reasonable muzzle velocity without making the rifle awkward to carry through brush. 
 
The Brazilian hardwood stock is solid and adds some weight distribution that steadies the rifle during firing. Buckhorn sights are adjustable for windage and elevation, so you can dial them in without buying aftermarket hardware right away. 
 
The manual thumb safety is straightforward — a good feature for anyone who carries the rifle loaded while hunting. 
 

Common Uses 

• Hunting: The .357 Magnum has enough stopping power for deer at moderate ranges and handles small game well with .38 Special. 
• Sport shooting: The 10+1 capacity and smooth lever cycle suit competition formats that allow lever guns. 
• Home defense: The rifle's weight and length are manageable, and both caliber options give flexibility in ammunition choice.

Owners of the Rossi R92 Gold in .357 Mag tend to split into two camps. Most like the classic lever-action look — polished black finish against the Brazilian wood is a good-looking combination — and the action is generally smooth out of the box. Chambering .38 Special in addition to .357 Magnum is a practical plus that most reviewers call out specifically.

The criticism centers on quality control. Fit and finish can be inconsistent unit to unit, and some owners report feeding hiccups that require a bit of tuning before the rifle runs cleanly. A handful of reviewers also note the recoil feels snappier than expected given how light the rifle is, which is simply physics but can catch new owners off guard.

The overall picture from community discussions is a rifle with genuine appeal at its price point, but one where you should be prepared to spend some time getting to know it before it performs at its best.

The quality of this R92 immediately made a strong impression on me. Everything about the rifle feels nicely done, and its accuracy has been equally satisfying. Those two qualities define the rifle in my experience. I especially enjoy how the solid sense of quality is matched by consistent accuracy whenever I use it. This is a genuinely great lever gun, with the quality and accuracy remaining apparent each time it comes out. Its straightforward lever-rifle character is a large part of why I like it so much.