I have heard about a lever action rifle in .454casull, can anyoby tell who makes it, if it does exists?

It's the Puma M92-a copy of the Winchester Model 92. It was imported by Rossi but now I believe it is Howa who is bringing them in. I've been lusting after one myself.If you go to Gunsamerica.com and do a search you should find a listing & photo.
Randy in Phoenix

I have been thinking about one of these for my T/C Encore in a carbine length barrel. Is it true you can shoot 45LC ammo in the .454?

Yes, much like 44 specials in a 44 mag. I also like the '92 454 idea. Sort of a lightweight 45-70. Excellant. (Twiddling of fingers in the background) - Dan

I just purchased the above mentioned carbine. I paid $329 from www.tmcarms.com (list at $349 on that site, but on gunsamerica they have it listed at $329). I have only shot it with 45 colts so far but from 50 yards I was shooting 3 inch groups. When I get a chance to load some 454 cartridges, I will let you know how it works. So far, I am extremely happy with it and do not see myself getting rid of it anytime in the future.

A .454 carbine is an enticing thought. Best I know, model 92's usually take cartridges in the 40,000 PSI pressure neighborhood. The Casull spec is quite a bit higher than that. Why should we think this Puma M92 safe at casull pressures?? Inquiring minds want to know....

Your thoughts??

BigIron

For more information about the complete line of Puma Model 92 rifles and other outstanding sporting arms, contact:
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You could always give them a call

BigIron
Read an article on the PUMA 92- They did beef up the action and side walls and used a different steel than normal 92's. The Puma was tested by a couple of the Gun rags as well an held up to there tests. I wanted one as well- but at the time that I had the money I couldn't get one to save my A**,so I settled for a Win 94 in 45 LC. But the next time I can scrape up some money for a new toy I'll be looking again for that 454!!

[ 12-31-2002, 19:01: Message edited by: Gunnut45/454 ]

Hmmm. Wonder if they'll do one in 480? That would be sweet. - Dan

Here's Paco's writeup on the Legacy .454:

http://www.gunblast.com/Legacy_454.htm

Happy New Years!!

MDF

Thanks to Gunnut45/454 and MDF45 for the info.

A compact 454 lever gun is an intriguing proposition.

Thanks Johnny, but I prefer the 92 frame. Just handier, I guess. - Dan