Rossi Lever Gun Project Finished!

Rooster Leghorn · October 3, 2018, 07:55 AM

My Navy Arms imported Rossi Model 92 in .44-40 is now complete. The reciever and lever were bone charcoal case color hardened by the guys at Wyoming Armory Precision Firearms. I did an action job myself and installed aftermarket springs for a smoother functioning action, though it is not tuned for competition.

The stocks were refinished by me as well using John Kay's pre '64 Winchester oil finish, which is topped with a specially blended garnet shellac based on an 1890s recipe for gun stock finish.

I am very happy with the results.

COSteve · October 3, 2018, 09:03 AM

Nice levergun. Shows you took the time to make it sharp. How does it shoot?

Rooster Leghorn · October 3, 2018, 01:25 PM

It shoots about like what you'd expect a pistol cartridge lever gun to shoot, about 2.25" groups at 50 yards off of a bench. I'd like to use it in CAS side matches when I get the chance.

COSteve · October 4, 2018, 11:45 AM

If you handload for it you might be able to get a bit better accuracy, however, in cowboy action load levels that may be it. I have 2 Rossi 357mags I handload for and they both are 2+MOA shooters at 100yds with a full power charge.

Old Stony · October 4, 2018, 11:48 AM

Really nice looking rifle....good work !

luger fan · October 4, 2018, 02:34 PM

VERY nice BUT the stock has a bit too much gloss. Looks like an old Weatherby finish.

stagpanther · October 4, 2018, 03:13 PM

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If you handload for it you might be able to get a bit better accuracy, however, in cowboy action load levels that may be it. I have 2 Rossi 357mags I handload for and they both are 2+MOA shooters at 100yds with a full power charge.

Agree--I've had a full-power 44mag handload get pretty close to MOA at 100 in my Rossi SS carbine.

COSteve · October 4, 2018, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by luger fan

VERY nice BUT the stock has a bit too much gloss. Looks like an old Weatherby finish.

I'd prefer it a bit less glossy as well, however, if the OP wants it as a 'BBQ Rifle,' shinny is good.

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Originally Posted by stagpanther

Agree--I've had a full-power 44mag handload get pretty close to MOA at 100 in my Rossi SS carbine.

My son with his younger, better eyes can shoot considerably better groups than this old man can anymore. He's also done near 1 MOA groups at 100yds with the target tang and globe sights on my 24" rifle but as I shoot mostly 200yds and longer at reactive targets (bowling pins), not paper, I quoted a conservative number virtually everyone should be able to produce.

stagpanther · October 4, 2018, 06:17 PM

I have to admit I used the assistance of a 2x scout scope to get that.

Dano4734 · October 4, 2018, 07:16 PM

Jealous oh yes

BusGunner007 · October 4, 2018, 09:12 PM

Well done!

stagpanther · October 4, 2018, 11:58 PM

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My son with his younger, better eyes can shoot considerably better groups than this old man can anymore. He's also done near 1 MOA groups at 100yds with the target tang and globe sights on my 24" rifle but as I shoot mostly 200yds and longer at reactive targets (bowling pins), not paper, I quoted a conservative number virtually everyone should be able to produce.

I call "under-exaggeration"

I know it takes a heck of a lot of skill to connect with targets at 200 or 300 yards shooting a lever with irons--no matter how good your peep is.

Chainsaw. · October 7, 2018, 09:08 PM

Wow. Well done. I really like the butt plate. BTW, do you need an heir??

JWT · October 7, 2018, 10:05 PM

Beautiful, but agree with the comments on the high gloss finish.

Rooster Leghorn · October 15, 2018, 01:34 PM

Thanks for the compliments. If it were a field gun I would have used a satin finish. As it is a range gun the gloss finish is OK for me and it matches some older Winchesters I have.

As far as heirs go, I have two 7 year old daughters that are just about ready for their first guns. I'm sure they will take care of daddy's guns when I am gone, but thanks for the offer

October 4, 2018, 06:17 PM	#9
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,784	I have to admit I used the assistance of a 2x scout scope to get that. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

October 4, 2018, 09:12 PM	#11
BusGunner007 Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Upper Left Coast Posts: 2,116	Well done! __________________ "...if you're not havin' fun, you're workin'..."

October 7, 2018, 09:08 PM	#13
Chainsaw. Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2015 Location: Issaquah WA. Its a dry rain. Posts: 1,774	Wow. Well done. I really like the butt plate. BTW, do you need an heir?? __________________ Just shoot the damn thing.

October 3, 2018, 09:03 AM	#2
COSteve Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2009 Posts: 1,344	Nice levergun. Shows you took the time to make it sharp. How does it shoot?

October 3, 2018, 01:25 PM	#3
Rooster Leghorn Member Join Date: August 7, 2018 Posts: 22	It shoots about like what you'd expect a pistol cartridge lever gun to shoot, about 2.25" groups at 50 yards off of a bench. I'd like to use it in CAS side matches when I get the chance.

October 4, 2018, 11:45 AM	#4
COSteve Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2009 Posts: 1,344	If you handload for it you might be able to get a bit better accuracy, however, in cowboy action load levels that may be it. I have 2 Rossi 357mags I handload for and they both are 2+MOA shooters at 100yds with a full power charge.

October 4, 2018, 11:48 AM	#5
Old Stony Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2013 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,705	Really nice looking rifle....good work !

October 4, 2018, 02:34 PM	#6
luger fan Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2018 Posts: 150	VERY nice BUT the stock has a bit too much gloss. Looks like an old Weatherby finish.

October 4, 2018, 07:16 PM	#10
Dano4734 Senior Member Join Date: October 6, 2014 Posts: 730	Jealous oh yes

October 7, 2018, 10:05 PM	#14
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	Beautiful, but agree with the comments on the high gloss finish.

October 15, 2018, 01:34 PM	#15
Rooster Leghorn Member Join Date: August 7, 2018 Posts: 22	Thanks for the compliments. If it were a field gun I would have used a satin finish. As it is a range gun the gloss finish is OK for me and it matches some older Winchesters I have. As far as heirs go, I have two 7 year old daughters that are just about ready for their first guns. I'm sure they will take care of daddy's guns when I am gone, but thanks for the offer