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September 1, 2018, 05:37 PM | #1 |
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My second rossi 92 44mag carbine
I was just recently talking to another forum member about how much I like this gun--my SS one that I bought about 8 years ago became one of my favorite guns--not because it's well made--not because it's especially accurate--but because at 4.8 lbs and the perfect size for my LOP comfort, and the way it tames screaming hot 44 mag loads. So today I saw the blued version, used--but the bore looked immaculate and except for a few dings on the stock it looked hardly used. I probably overpaid at $500; but they tossed in the padded scabbard and some targets so I'm good with that.
Took her out and immediately put a bunch of cartridges through her--shoots a bit left and much too high--even with the elevation at the lowest setting on the rear buckhorn. I'll probably end up putting the same irons on this that I did on my other Rossi 92. This one is just as much full bore fun as the other one; I love these things.
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September 1, 2018, 06:27 PM | #2 |
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Dang it--don't know how I miss posted this to semiautomatic--I though I clicked on bolt guns etc.
admin please move to proper category--thank you (sorry again).
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September 1, 2018, 08:47 PM | #3 |
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Congratulations! I’m really glad you were able to find one.
Levers are a lot of fun and I think those Rossi’s are very under-rated. |
September 1, 2018, 11:06 PM | #4 |
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I was just waxing reminiscent of my old rossi lever in 44 mag. Back before they put the 90° safety on the bolt. Loooooove that thing. Absolute tac driver!
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September 2, 2018, 02:28 AM | #5 | |
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I discovered the stock has actually been dinged up more than I saw at first glance--I'm pretty sure it's made of the same Brazalian soft balsa wood density type wood my other 44 mag Rossi is. The previous owner had also drifted the windage settings for both the front and rear sights way to the left for some reason.
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September 2, 2018, 10:34 AM | #6 |
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Decided to "operate" for the elevation issue--it was during that I discovered what a masterful job the previous owner had done to conceal the dings and damage to the gun from bashing around the sights. LOL--that's what I get for not bring a microscope with me to examine the gun more closely.
Put a dot of white paint on the front bead to make it more visible--will put a smaller black one in it when the white is dry. I also dremeled down the notch in the rear buckhorn to give it a bit more elevation for the bead--but had to file down the top of the elevator ladder adjuster in order to get the extra elevation and not have an obstructed view. Will test today and finish (hopefully) zeroing the sights)
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September 2, 2018, 11:40 AM | #7 |
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To help you with avoiding more dings in the soft wood as well as giving it a more rich color, you might want to apply a couple of coats of WATCO Danish Oil, Medium Walnut to your stocks. I applied it right over the stock finish after I just cleaned it thoroughly but didn't sand anything. The finish takes about a week to cure and it gives a durable finish that resists dings and gives the Brazilian mystery wood a rich color. You can adjust the sheen by how you rub it into the wood. I've done both of my Rossi 357mag leverguns, a 20" carbine and a 24" rifle and the difference is significant.
From this dull, lifeless factory finish on my carbine: To this deep, rich colored finish now: If anything, the difference is actually more than the 2 photos suggest and now some 9 years later, they both have survived bumps and scrapes with their much harder and more durable finish. |
September 2, 2018, 11:53 AM | #8 |
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Fantastic work Steve! I noticed also the bottom photo that you added a rear tang peep and what looks like the the Lyman's front cylinder iron with swap-out reticles--I have one of those also but the fit is a bit awkward due to the proximity of the front magazine barrel band.
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September 2, 2018, 12:15 PM | #9 |
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Yep, the tang sight is a Marbles and the front is a Lyman 17A with Lee Shaver Globe Inserts which are much better than Lyman's as they are finer. In addition, I've re-installed the Marbles folding rear sight I got first for it sometime after this pic was taken.
The tang and globe sights give me a 30" sight radius and with the .042" dia target aperture so close to my eye, I get a Depth of Field that allows me to see both the front sight and target (no matter how far away) clear as a bell!! It's why I can use it to shoot at steel plates at 300yds with a 158grn pistol bullet. |
September 2, 2018, 03:48 PM | #10 |
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Went out and shot some of my pet loads that I developed for my other Rossi--they seem to shoot pretty well out of the "new used" gun as well. Even with the buckhorn notch deepened, and the bead all the way at the bottom of the cut-out I had to cover the POA in order to get the elevation right at 50 yds. Putting a taller front blade on isn't easy because Rossi puts the barrel band directly in front of the dovetail slot.
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September 2, 2018, 11:56 PM | #11 |
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stagpanther, you may want to check out Skinner sights for your Rossi.
BTW, congrats on the find. Good looking rifle. Enjoy. |
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September 3, 2018, 02:57 PM | #13 |
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Tried going out to 100 yds--did not go well. Among other things--the rear sight bridge with the notches would fail on recoil and jump back to the lower setting--took me about 20 shots to realize that.
I'll get the marble's bullseye soon and Williams front foresight--that's what I have on the SS Rossi and they work great for me.
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September 4, 2018, 06:20 AM | #14 |
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Nice new addition! I have had a Rossi 92 in. 357 mag for about 7 years and after some smoothing of some rough internals she runs very well.
COsteve: I noticed the stock appeared stained but unfinished on my 92. After a lot of sanding I found a light greenish mystery Brazilian wood. I stained the stock back with American walnut minwax and finished with spar varnish. I hunt about 15 miles from the Pamlico sound and it's a salty/humid environment and the stock has held up well and looks good. I really like your method as well. The stock looks great. |
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That tang sight and color finished receiver.
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I want to put a peep sight on my Rossi 92 .44 Magnum. Any suggestion on what name brand would be a big help thanks.
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September 20, 2018, 05:57 AM | #20 |
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I totally get how you feel about having the little lever. This is exactly how I feel about both of my Henry Big Boy Steel rifles. They fit me perfectly and are just a blast to shoot, the .357 for fun and the .41 if things get more serious. Every time I have ever let my friends shoot them they always say they want one.
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September 25, 2018, 06:48 AM | #21 |
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Steve's Gunz sells a nifty little peep sight that replaces the safety.
https://store.stevesgunz.com/index.p...6qqja6175cn3i3 The standard aperture is just a bit small for my aging eyes, but other sizes are available.
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September 25, 2018, 07:03 AM | #22 |
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I hunt with my Rossi 92's--and as sinful a heresy it may be--I actually like the safety.
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September 25, 2018, 07:22 AM | #23 |
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My Rossi 92 in 44-40 wears a Marbles Full Buckhorn.
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September 25, 2018, 01:34 PM | #24 |
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Here's what I did to one of my Marlin 1894's in .44 Mag...
It's a peep from an old (broken) Winchester single shot .22LR... Sight is Model #96A/B...They come up quite often on the auction sites... Works well with the stock front sight... |
September 25, 2018, 02:56 PM | #25 |
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That's a beauty rear iron!
A friend recently showed me a hand-me-down Remington 41P 22lr rifle (I cleaned and adjusted the rifle for him--shoots fabulously with the irons), made between 1936 and 1939 and comes with a "flip up" rear iron which is an ingenious windage and elevation adjustable peep beside the bolt. What a beautiful design. They just don't make em like they used to. LOL
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