Deer, the Puma is the manufacturer. I believe they were bought out by Rossi. But except for the safety on top of the action (which I hate on a lever gun) it is the same design as the old Winchester 92.
I know all about those frivilous law suits form mishandling but I really dispise those cross bolt safetys on the newer Marlin and Winchester lever guns. At least the one on this rifle is on top and is a bit less conspicious.