The Rossi R95 Trapper is a lever-action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum with a 16.5-inch barrel. It has a black oxide receiver finish and hardwood walnut furniture. The magazine holds 8 rounds and the rifle ships with buckhorn sights. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Rossi 
• Model: R95 Trapper 
• Caliber: .357 Magnum 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 8 
• Barrel Length: 16.5 in 
• Color/Finish: Black Oxide / Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• 16.5-inch barrel with black oxide finish 
• Hardwood walnut stock and furniture 
• 8-round tubular magazine 
• Buckhorn open sights 
• Compact Trapper configuration

Owners of the Rossi R95 Trapper in .357 Magnum appreciate the short 16.5-inch barrel for its handling in tight spaces and vehicles. The Trapper configuration makes the rifle easy to maneuver, and the ability to share ammunition with a .357 revolver is a regular talking point among owners who carry both.

The lever action gets the same feedback found across the R95 line: stiff initially, smoother after break-in. The 8-round capacity satisfies most owners for the rifle's intended role. The buckhorn sights are considered functional, though owners who want more precision often swap to a receiver-mounted aperture sight or add an optic.

At its price point, the R95 Trapper is viewed as good value. Owners comparing it to higher-end lever guns note the workmanship is competent but not refined, and the wood-to-metal fit varies from one rifle to the next. For buyers who want a compact .357 lever gun without spending on a Marlin or Winchester, the Trapper fills the gap.