Rossi Single Barrel Shotgun Instruction Manual
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ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. 9 Warning Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure. Operation of Your Firearm Warning These firearms have a “transfer bar” firing mechanism. This means that when the hammer is in the fully...
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ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. 10 Manual Safety These firearms are manufactured with a manual safety - USE IT! Make the Firearm Safe — The safety lever must be rotated counter-clockwise, Fully, so that the lever covers the red Fand exposes the green S. THE SAFETY LEVER CAN BE ROTATED COUNTER-CLOCKWISE TO THE SAFE POSITION WHEN THE HAMMER IS IN THE REARMOST FULLY COCKED POSITION OR IS PULLED TO THE REAR ABOUT 1/2”. NOTE: IN THIS POSITION, (HAMMER DOWN ON THE MANUAL SAFETY INTERCEPT),...
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ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. 11 How To Load Your Firearm Warning Before loading this or any firearm, always check the bore to be sure it is free of grease, oil or any other obstruction. BE SUREthe chamber is empty and the entire barrel is clear. Open the breech and visually check the full length of the barrel for any obstruction. Failure to do so may damage your firearm and can result in accidental death or serious injury. Warning Do not rely on the color of a shotgun shell to...
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ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. To Fire Warning Always be sure the firearm is pointed at the target and away from other people, buildings and vehicles before firing. Do not fire into water. With the gun pointed at the target, utilize your thumb to pull the hammer back to the full-cock position. Then pull the trigger to fire the firearm. Unloading Your Firearm To unload the firearm, press down on the top lever and pull down on the barrel. This will cause the fired or unfired shot shell...
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ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. 13 How to Clean Your Firearm Warning Before cleaning your firearm, be certain that it is completely unloaded and the bore and chamber are clear. Clean the bore and barrel by using any standard shotgun, rifle or pistol cleaning rod, brass bore brush and cleaning patches. First run the brass brush through the barrel several times with powder solvent. Then run clean patches with the rod through the barrel until the patches come out clean. Then apply a...
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Take Down Instructions If you wish to “take down” your firearm for transport or storage, proceed as follows: 1. Make sure firearm is unloaded. 2. Unscrew, counter clockwise, the forward sling swivel until it is not engaged in the barrel, then pull forearm down and forward from barrel and receiver assembly. Press the opening lever down and pull barrel down and then back out of receiver. 3. Reassemble in reverse order. Use a very thin coat of light oil during below freezing conditions. Condensation...
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ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. Rocket Single Shot Pistol/Stainless Steel or Blue Finish Barrel Approx. Overall Calibers Length Weight Length .22LR 11” 3.17 15.75” .22LR 14” 3.35 18.75” .357 MAG/.38 SPL 11” 3.20 15.75” .357 MAG/.38 SPL 14” 3.44 18.75” .44MAG 11” 3.09 15.75” .44MAG 14” 3.26 18.75” .45 LONG COLT 11” 3.02 15.75” .45 LONG COLT 14” 3.20 18.75” .22 HORNET 11” 3.37 15.75” .22 HORNET 14” 3.66 18.75” .22-250 11” 3.37 15.75” .22-250 14” 3.66 18.75” .30-30 11” 3.26 15.75” .30-30...
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Single Shot Rifle/Stainless Steel or Blue Finish Barrel Approx. Overall Calibers Length Weight Length .17 HMR 23” 6.25 38.5” .17 HMR (Y) 18.5” 5.65 31.5” .22 LR 23” 6.25 38.5” .22 MAG 23” 5.47 38.5” .223 REM 23” 6.25 38.5” .223 REM (Y) 22” 6.25 37.5” .243 WIN 23” 6.25 38.5” .243 WIN (Y) 22” 6.25 37.5” .270 WIN 23” 6.25 38.5” .308 WIN 23” 6.25 38.5” .308 WIN (Y) 22” 6.25 37.5” .357 MAG/.38 SPL 23” 5.11 38.5” .30-06 23” 5.27 38.5” .44MAG 23” 4.80 38.5” .45 COLT/.410 23” 4.72 38.5” Matched Pair Barrel...
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ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. 17 Parts All firearms require periodic maintenance and inspection which may reveal a need for adjustment or repair. Have your firearm checked by a competent gunsmith annually, even if it seems to be working well, since breakage, improper functioning, undue wear, or corrosion of some components may not be apparent from external examination. If you notice ANY mechanical malfunction, do NOT continue to use the firearm. UNLOAD the firearm and take it to a...
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ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. 18 Single Barrel Shotgun 43H 44H 42H 6 9 G 35F4041 34FF 33F 27 26M 28M 2917 16 27 5046J 47J 48J 49 D 15D 20 27 52 27 24L 23L45 38 21 25 14D 39 58 11 1012 A H E31 30 L J M68706971