Rossi / Braztec 92
Would I be correct in saying these are brass "Plated" recievers as opposed to solid brass like a Henry ? How about Puma and Uberti , are they also plated or solid?
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Would I be correct in saying these are brass "Plated" recievers as opposed to solid brass like a Henry ? How about Puma and Uberti , are they also plated or solid?
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I thought that Henry rifles were plated, not solid brass?? Or is it just the rimfire models that are plated? 0 -
torizus,
There are a few answers to your inquiry:
Henry centerfire leverguns have a solid brass alloy receiver (execpt for the steel-framed .30-30).
The Rossi/ Braztec/ OLD Rossi (which was sold by Legacy Sports Internationl; Puma was also a name that Interarms used) Puma did come with what they called a brass receiver. I have never seen one, in person, but have been told by a gunsmith (who specializes in the Rossi 92) that those "brass" guns are not plated, but appear to have a brass receiver. EMF was selling these, until Rossi/ Taurus/ Braztec cut them off. The same happened to Legacy Sports International.Several years ago, Navy Arms also sold Rossi 92s, but they stopped a few years before Braztec got the "exclusive" distribution rights to the Rossi 92.
The Model 92 leverguns that Legacy Sports International has been calling "Puma" for the last few years are made by Chiappa, in Italy. I do not think that they offer a brass-colored, or brass-framed, levergun. I believe that Taylor's also sells Chiappa Model 92s.
Uberti, the Italian company, does produce brass-receivered replica 1860 Henry rifles, and a brass-framed Model 1866 replica. Uberti also made some steel-framed 1860 Henry rifles. many different companies have sold, and do sell, Uberti rifles.
If anyone else can fill in any blanks, then you will get a better, more rounded answer![:D]0 -
Thank you CS8161 and BigLoop22,
The info certainly gives me a much better perspective at what's out there, my passion for handgun caliber lever actions has me stuck on wanting a brass reciever (1866 or 1860 model) in .357 with a must have 24" barrel. The 357 part seems to be the obstacle in locating any such animal. For reloading purposes,I want to stay with straight wall and I have all Marlins (blue) 94's in all but 357.
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torizus,
You are welcome.[:)]0 -
quote:Originally posted by torizus
Thank you CS8161 and BigLoop22,
The info certainly gives me a much better perspective at what's out there, my passion for handgun caliber lever actions has me stuck on wanting a brass reciever (1866 or 1860 model) in .357 with a must have 24" barrel. The 357 part seems to be the obstacle in locating any such animal. For reloading purposes,I want to stay with straight wall and I have all Marlins (blue) 94's in all but 357.
Thanks again
My understanding is that these older Henry/Winchester designs dating to the 1860's aren't particularly sturdy. As they were intended for the low pressure 44 Henry rimfire BP cartridge. Modern made replicas most likely would be pushing the safety envelope if they were chambered for .357 mag. Because of all the legal liability problems gun manufacturers face they would probably be really skating on thin ice chambering these old designs for .357 mag.0 -
My understanding is that these older Henry/Winchester designs dating to the 1860's aren't particularly sturdy. As they were intended for the low pressure 44 Henry rimfire BP cartridge. Modern made replicas most likely would be pushing the safety envelope if they were chambered for .357 mag. Because of all the legal liability problems gun manufacturers face they would probably be really skating on thin ice chambering these old designs for .357 mag.
quote:Very good point and that would explain my inability to find one in 357.
Seems like a brass Henry is my only option sans the 24" barrel.
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