Rossi Pump Action Rifle G-22 Instruction Manual

Owner’s Manual
for the G-22 (22 LR)
Pump Action Rifles
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR FIREARM 

This Booklet
The safety warnings in this booklet are important. By understanding the
dangers inherent in the use of any firearm, and by taking the precautions
described herein, you can enjoy complete safety in the use of your Rossi
rifle. Failure to heed any of these warnings may result in serious injury to
you or others, as well as severe damage to the firearm or other property.
Dangerous Weapons
RIFLES are classified as FIREARMS or DANGEROUS WEAPONS and are
sold by us with the specific understanding...

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Guns Are Not Alike
Many makes and models of firearms might LOOK nearly the same.
However, they differ widely in design and operation, and in the location
and function of various controls.
Study this manual thoroughly. Educate yourself on the characteristics and
operation of your particular firearm before attempting to handle it. Do
not permit others to handle it, unless they also have done so.
You...

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Warning
Rossi rifles were manufactured to perform properly with the original
parts as designed. It is your duty to make sure any parts you buy are
installed correctly and that neither replacements nor originals are altered
or changed. Your gun is a complex tool with many parts that must relate
correctly to other parts. Putting a gun together wrong or with modified
parts can result in a damaged gun,...

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5. Bullets can become lodged in the barrel.
• If the cartridge has been improperly loaded without propellant
powder, or if the powder fails to ignite (Ignition of the cartridge
primer alone will push the bullet out the cartridge case, but usually
does not generate sufficient energy to expel the bullet completely from
the barrel).
• If the bullet is not properly seated tightly in the cartridge case....

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How To Load Your Rifle
Magazine Loading
Warning
Never attempt to load your rifle with ammunition that does not meet the
cartridge designation stamped on the barrel. Use only clean, dry, factory-
loaded .22 Long Rifle cartridges in your G22.
Warning
Before loading this firearm, always check the bore to be sure it is free of
grease, oil or any other obstruction. Be surethe chamber is empty, bolt
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How To Unload
With the safety on SAFE, and the rifle pointed in a safe direction, open the
bolt and eject the loaded cartridge from the chamber.
Cycle the action repeatedly by opening and closing the bolt, until the
ejection of cartridges ceases.
Warning
Completely open and fully close the bolt several more times to be certain
that the chamber and feed mechanism are empty. Finally, inspect...

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Repair Instructions
Your firearm has been designed, engineered and manufactured in
accordance with Rossi’s rigid quality control standards. However, any
mechanical device may occasionally require adjustment or repair.
Warning
Further disassembly of the action is not recommended and should only
be attempted by a qualified gunsmith.
Take Down Instructions
If you wish to “take down” your rifle for...

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Our Customer Service Department will contact you by mail advising you when
to expect your gun back. We will ship guns serviced because of defect in
materials or workmanship insured and pre-paid.  There will, of course, be no
charge for parts or labor if the repair work performed is covered by this
express warranty.
How does State Law apply?
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may...

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Barrel ...................................1
Front Magazine Ring ...........2
Rear Magazine Ring .............3
Front Sight ...........................4
Receiver...............................5
Elevator................................6
Complete Rear Sight A .....7-A
8-A
9-A
Breech Bolt B..................11-B
12-B
13-B
Firing Pin ...........................14
Firing Pin Spring................15...