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'

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

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

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

 

 

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

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"

Ah right - no detachable mag.

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.

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.

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.

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

 

Are you sure? It has a stock, kinda.

Are you sure? It has a stock, kinda.

Stop by and try it out.

Stop by and try it out.

 

Well, that put me in my place Paul.

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.

What other guns are similar to these thats nj legal?