The Rossi R92 Gold is a lever-action rifle chambered in .44 Rem Mag with a 20-inch barrel, Brazilian hardwood stock, polished black steel receiver, and 10+1 capacity. It weighs 5.6 lbs and runs 37 inches overall — lighter and handier than the 24-inch octagonal version in the lineup. The .44 Magnum also chambers .44 Special, which gives this rifle more load flexibility at the range. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Rossi 
• Model: R92 Gold 
• Caliber: .44 Rem Mag 
• Action Type: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Overall Length: 37 inches 
• Weight: 5.6 lbs 
• Stock: Brazilian Hardwood 
• Receiver: Steel, Polished Black 
• Sights: Buckhorn Front and Rear 
• Safety: Manual Thumb 
   

Features 

• Lever action with smooth cycling suited to the .44 Magnum cartridge 
• Buckhorn sights are adjustable and reliable without requiring electronics or batteries 
• Polished black receiver paired with wood stock — the traditional lever-gun appearance, well-executed 
• Manual thumb safety for safe transport and handling 
• At 5.6 lbs the R92 Gold is notably light for a full-power .44 Magnum rifle, which makes it easy to carry but does mean felt recoil is more present than on heavier variants 
   
  The 20-inch barrel is a practical carbine-length choice: shorter and faster in the field than a 24-inch rifle, with only a modest velocity trade-off at typical hunting distances.

The R92 Gold in .44 Mag draws positive feedback for its lever-action feel, classic aesthetics, and the polished black finish. Owners praise the smooth action, 10+1 capacity, and .44 Magnum performance across hunting and range use.

Some owners mention weight and balance concerns during extended carry — at 5.6 lbs the rifle is light, but the carbine-length 20-inch barrel means the balance point is further back, which not every shooter prefers. Maintenance is occasionally flagged, with owners noting it cycles best when kept clean.

Overall sentiment is positive. Most buyers who want a traditional lever-gun in .44 Mag report satisfaction with the purchase, and owner discussions tend toward care tips and load recommendations rather than reliability complaints.