The Rossi R95 Trapper is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Government with a 16.5-inch barrel and a 5-round capacity. It has a black oxide finish and a black polymer stock. The adjustable buckhorn sight is included and the shorter barrel makes it a compact configuration for the .45-70 platform. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Rossi 
• Model: R95 Trapper 
• Caliber: .45-70 Government 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 5 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 16.5 inches 
• Color/Finish: Black (Oxide) 
   

Detailed Features 

• 16.5-inch barrel in a compact lever-action format 
• Black polymer synthetic stock 
• Buckhorn adjustable rear sight included 
• 5-round capacity 
• Black oxide metal finish

Owners of the Rossi R95 Trapper appreciate the compact 16.5-inch barrel, which makes the rifle easier to handle in tight spaces compared to full-length .45-70 lever guns. The .45-70 chambering is a draw for those who want significant stopping power in a short package.

The polymer stock divides opinions. Some find it practical for field and wet-weather use, while others would prefer a wood stock for the aesthetics that typically come with lever-action rifles. The buckhorn sight is functional but owners frequently note that it gets replaced early in favor of optics.

For the price, the R95 Trapper is generally regarded as a solid entry into the .45-70 lever-action market. Common complaints center on the trigger pull, which many owners improve with aftermarket work, and finish quality on some production runs.

The threaded barrel is the feature that caught my attention on this R95 Trapper. It provides a ready attachment point for either a suppressor or a muzzle brake, adding useful flexibility to the compact .45-70 setup.