This R95 Trapper comes with a 16.5" barrel as previously mentioned, it holds five rounds in the tube and its 35.5" in overall length. The action is very smooth, noticeably smoother than the new Marlin .45-70's and extremely reliable out of the box. The trigger pull is a bit heavy at 6 lbs. however not unlike most stock factory lever gun triggers.

The factory iron sights are useable however for any real accuracy downrange I'd add a skinner peep sight or glass to improve your shooting. No different than any other lever gun. The iron sights keep it looking like a rifle from the old west and they work however I just like the advantage of optics.