Rossi Ranch Hand

[BoBoPrime 0]

Howdy all!

 

I am interested in the Rossi Ranch Hand.

Link to Rossi Site

 

This is a replica of the Steve McQueen "Wanted: Dead or Alive" Mare's Leg lever action pistol (and ostensibly a reference to the "Firefly" series and "Serenity" Sci-Fi movie).

 

My first question is the obvious one... Is it NJ legal? I know there is a maximum weight for handguns that this likely exceeds, but does that apply to a lever action pistol, too?

 

Its important to note that the inventor of the Mare's Leg is suing Rossi/Taurus for cutting him out of the sales when Taurus bought Rossi: Article on the Mare's Leg case

 

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

Steve

BoBo'

[Krdshrk 3,877]

I think that would be classified as a SBR here in NJ. So... no

[hiker88 22]

I asked Joe @ Sayreville Sportsman about this over a month ago... he said it's classified as a "handgun".

[Redfish62 1]

Arms and Ammo has a Chiappa Model 92 for sale and I am sure Paul will come along and answer your question.

 

 

[david8613 69]

yup hand gun, PK90 has something similar on his site...

[BoBoPrime 0]

I think that would be classified as a SBR here in NJ. So... no

I certainly understand where that could be an issue, but since this is being sold as a handgun and not a converted rifle/carbine, I think that may bypass that concern (as other have stated).

 

Found the section I was referring to and it seems to apply only to semi-autos AND detachable magazines:

"A semi-automatic pistol that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at

least two of the following:

(1) An ammunition magazine that attaches to the pistol outside of the pistol grip;

(2) A threaded barrel capable of accepting a barrel extender, flash suppressor,

forward handgrip, or silencer;

(3) A shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles the barrel and

that permits the shooter to hold the firearm with the non-trigger hand without being

burned;

(4) Manufactured weight of 50 ounces or more when the pistol is unloaded; and/or

(5) A semi-automatic version of an automatic firearm; and"

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Ah right - no detachable mag.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Funny, my co-worker is itchin for one of these bad boys. I think the fore-grip might make her illegal, but I'm not sure.

[PK90 3,570]

100% legal. There is no way that it can be fired from the shoulder. It is a large handgun. Kinda cool. There are also holsters available for it.

[FlyersFan 1]

Looks like I've found something to use a pistol permit on...this gun looks like a lot of fun! Anyone have an idea of a ballpark price for these guys? There's one on GunBroker right now, but I'm not sure if that's an accurate price or not.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

There is no way that it can be fired from the shoulder.

 

Are you sure? It has a stock, kinda.

[PK90 3,570]

Are you sure? It has a stock, kinda.

Stop by and try it out.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Stop by and try it out.

 

Well, that put me in my place Paul.

[GRIZ 3,369]

The AW issues in NJ law apply only to semi-auto handguns. Not a semi auto, no stock (designed to be fired from shoulder), or detachable magazine it's legal.

[david8613 69]

What other guns are similar to these thats nj legal?