the rossi is a replica of the 1892 winchester, "legal" for CAS. the only draw back to the rossi's is the trigger. kinda gritty out of the factory. smooths out after a couple hundred rounds. (at least it did on mine). i wouldn't hesitate to buy another considering the winchester 92's go for $1000+
but, my next lever gun will be a henry, made in the usa.
jmho