A trapper carbine was made to be carried, and this one is short, 16 inches of barrel, and takes down for travel. The Winchester 1892 Deluxe Trapper Takedown is chambered in .44 Magnum and .44 Special, with a six-round capacity.

The short barrel makes it quick in brush and easy to pack in a truck, a saddle scabbard or a duffel. The takedown feature lets you split the rifle into two pieces for storage and transport. That is a convenience for hunters who fly or haul gear on horseback, and for owners who want to keep the gun small in the safe.

The .44 Magnum is a good round for deer and hogs at woods ranges, and the .44 Special is mild and pleasant for plinking or cowboy-action matches. The Deluxe designation signals better wood and finish than the standard grade.

The 1892 action is slick, and the carbine shoulders fast. If you like a short lever gun with a bit of class, it is hard to beat. The rifle ships to your local FFL dealer, who completes the background check.