Rossi Single Barrel Shotgun Instruction Manual

							Owner’s Manual
for the Rossi 
Single Barrel Shotgun,
Single Barrel Rifle,
Rocket Pistol
and Matched Pair
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR FIREARM 
						

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Notice:
It is recommended that you record the model number, serial number and
date of purchase of your Rossi firearm for future reference. Be sure to
retain your store receipt and any other documentation that came with
your Rossi.
Model Number ______________________________________
Serial Number ______________________________________
Date of Purchase ____________________________________ 
						

							Owner’s Manual
for the Rossi Single Barrel Shotgun, 
Single Barrel Rifle, 
Rocket Pistol
and Matched Pair
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
firearm. 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
SHOTGUNS, RIFLES and PISTOLS are classified as FIREARMS or
DANGEROUS WEAPONS and are sold by us with the specific
understanding that we are not responsible in any manner whatsoever for
their improper or negligent handling or resale under local laws and
regulations.
BrazTech shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for
malfunctioning of the firearm, or for physical injury or property damage,
resulting in whole or in part from (1) criminal or negligent discharge,
(2) improper or careless handling, (3) unauthorized modifications, (4)
defective, improper hand-loaded, or reloaded ammunition, (5) neglect,
or (6) other influences beyond our direct and immediate control. This
limitation applies regardless of whether liability is asserted on the basis
of contract, negligence or strict liability (including any failure to warn).
Under no circumstance shall BrazTech be liable for incidental or
consequential damages, such as loss of use of property, commercial loss
and loss of earnings or profits.
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Warning
Securing your firearm may inhibit access to it in a defense situation and
result in injury or death.
Warning 
Failure to properly secure a firearm may result in injury or death. 
						

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Safety Warnings
Not Just For Beginners
Regardless of your familiarity or experience with firearms, you need to
study this manual. 
The safe handling of firearms requires specialized training, discipline and
caution. Firearms, by their nature and intended function, are deadly
instruments. Accidental death or serious injury can result if they are
handled improperly or carelessly. 
Firearms rarely cause accidents. Firearms accidents almost always are
caused by a failure to obey the basic rules of gun safety. Unfortunately,
experienced shooters seem to violate these rules as frequently as
beginners. Thus the basics of safe firearms handling cannot be repeated
too often. Read, re-read and practice the basic principles of firearms
safety until they become second nature: habits that you don’t forget. 
If you have any question about your knowledge or ability to use this or
any other firearm with complete safety you should seek supervised
instruction. Personalized instruction is often available from firearms
dealers, gun clubs, state hunter safety programs or police departments in
the United States. If none of these sources is accessible, write to the
National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 or
at www.nra.org. THEY WILL ASSIST YOU. 
A person with a firearm in his possession has a full-time responsibility.
He must KNOW how to keep and use his firearm safely, and then must
always TAKE the precautions necessary -all of them. He cannot guess; he
cannot forget. This responsibility is his alone. It cannot be passed off to
someone else. 
Remember: no firearm can be made accident-proof. A firearm is just a
machine, with no judgement of its own. It responds to your actions,
whether wise or foolish. The only truly effective safety device is the mind
of a cautious shooter who never forgets that a moment’s carelessness can
produce permanent tragedy. 
						

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Firearms Are Not all 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 should have an instruction manual for every firearm you own. If you do
not, write the manufacturer and obtain one. Most manufacturers will gladly
send you one free. If for any reason a manual is not available, visit your
public library. Many books have been published which contain detailed
information on obsolete or discontinued firearms. 
Your knowledge can prevent injuries. 
Rossi firearms are designed and made to offer maximum safety when
correctly used. However, as with any other weapon, it is not foolproof, and
may become very dangerous if the following basic recommendations are not
RIGIDLY observed:
Attention
1.DANGER:Never, never-ever point any firearm, loaded or unloaded, at
anything you do not intend to shoot. 
2.WARNING:Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded. 
3.NOTICE:Get instruction from a competent firearms instructor before
using any firearm. 
4.SAFETY FIRST:The safety is only a mechanical device, not a substitute for
common sense. 
5.WARNING:Keep your finger off the trigger until you are actually aiming at
the target ready to shoot. 
6.WARNING:Be certain the firearm is unloaded before cleaning. 
7.WARNING:Always empty firearms before entering a place where there
are people. 
8.SAFETY FIRST:Never leave a loaded firearm unattended. 
9.SAFETY FIRST:Store firearms and ammunition separately beyond the
reach of children. 
10.WARNING:Don’t test the safety by pulling the trigger while the safety is on
unless you are absolutely sure the firearm is empty and you are pointing
away from everyone.  
						

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11.SAFETY FIRST:Be sure of your target and backstop before you shoot. 
12.SAFETY FIRST:Firearms and alcohol or drugs don’t mix. 
13.WARNING:Never pull a firearm towards you by the muzzle. Don’t climb a
tree or cross a fence with a loaded firearm. 
14.DANGER:Load and unload with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. 
15.SAFETY FIRST:If a firearm fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, keep it
pointed at the target for at least 30 seconds. Sometimes slow primer
ignition will cause a “hang” fire and the cartridge will go off after a short
pause. 
16.SAFETY FIRST:Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water, bullet may
ricochet. 
17.DANGER:When receiving a firearm always check that it is unloaded
(open breech and inspect the chamber), even if you saw it done
previously. 
18.DANGER:Never put your hand over the muzzle of a firearm. 
19.DANGER:Check ammunition to be sure it is the right size and caliber,
and that it is not dented. 
20.SAFETY FIRST:Use a proper holster and draw only if you intend to shoot. 
21.NOTICE:Never cock the firearm until you are ready to shoot. 
22.SAFETY FIRST:Dry firing is bad for this firearm, whether the hammer
block is engaged or not. 
23.DANGER:WHILE HANDLING ANY FIREARM, NEVER ALLOW IT TO POINT
AT ANY PART OF YOUR BODY OR AT ANOTHER PERSON. NO HARM
SHOULD RESULT IF YOU OBEY THIS RULE, EVEN IF AN ACCIDENTAL
DISCHARGE OCCURS.
24.CAUTION:If there is any reason to suspect that a bullet is obstructing the
barrel, immediately unload the firearm and look through the bore. It is
not sufficient to merely look in the chamber. 
25.SAFETY FIRST:Treat this firearm as a precision instrument. 
26.WARNING:Old or reloaded ammunition may be dangerous. We
recommend against using it. 
27.DANGER:Don’t try to change your firearm’s trigger pull, because
alteration of trigger pull usually affects sear engagement and may cause
accidental discharge. 
28.SAFETY FIRST:Write to us concerning any items or circumstances which
might relate to your safety and the operation of our products.
29.DANGER:Never engage a gun lock on a loaded firearm. 
						

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Warning
Rossi firearms are 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, danger and injury or death to you and
others through malfunction. Always have a qualified gunsmith work on
your gun.
Protect Your Eyes and Ears
Always wear adequate shooting glasses and ear plugs or “ear muff” type
protectors whenever you are shooting.
Always make certain that persons close to you are similarly protected.
Unprotected eyes may be injured by powder, gas, carbon residue,
lubricant, metallic particles or similar debris which may emanate
occasionally from any firearm in normal use.
Without ear protection, repeated exposure to shooting noise may lead to
cumulative, permanent hearing loss. 
						

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Ammunition
1. Use only high quality, original, factory-manufactured ammunition. Do
not use shot shells or cartridges that are dirty, wet, corroded, bent or
damaged. Do not oil shot shells or cartridges. Do not spray aerosol
type lubricants, preservatives, or cleaners directly onto shot shells or
cartridges or where excess spray may flow into contact with shells or
cartridges. Lubricant or other foreign matter on shot shells or
cartridges can cause potentially dangerous ammunition malfunctions.
Use only ammunition of the gauge for which your firearm is
chambered. The proper gauge is permanently engraved on your
firearm; never attempt to use ammunition of any other gauge.This
shotgun is suitable for use of factory loaded shot shells or cartridges
containing steel shot.
2. The use of reloaded, “remanufactured”, hand-loaded, or other non-
standard ammunition voids all warranties. Improperly loaded
ammunition voids all warranties. Improperly loaded ammunition can
be extremely dangerous. Severe damage to the firearm and serious
injury to the shooter or to others may result. Always use ammunition
that complies with the industry performance standards established by
the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute, Inc., of
the United States, (SAAMI) or the equivalent from other countries.
3. Firearms may be severely damaged and serious injury to the shooter
or to others may result from any condition causing excessive pressure
inside the chamber or barrel during firing. Excessive pressure can be
caused by obstructions in the barrel, propellant powder overloads, or
by the use of incorrect shot shells or cartridges or defectively
assembled shot shells or cartridges. In addition, the use of a dirty,
corroded, or damaged shot shell or cartridge can lead to a burst shell
or cartridge case and consequent damage to the firearm and personal
injury from the sudden escape of high-pressure propellant gas within
the firearm’s mechanism.
4. Immediately stop shooting and check the barrel for a possible
obstruction whenever:
•You have difficulty in, or feel unusual resistance in, chambering a 
shot shell or cartridge, or
•A shot shell or cartridge misfires (does not go off), or
•The mechanism fails to extract a fired shot shell or cartridge case, or
•Unburned grains of propellant powder are discovered spilled in
mechanism, or 
•A shot sounds weak or abnormal. In such cases it is possible that a
bullet is lodged part way down the barrel. Firing a subsequent shot
shell or cartridge into the obstructed barrel can wreck the firearm
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5. Shot, wads and bullets can become lodged in the barrel.
If the shot shell or cartridge has been improperly loaded without
propellant powder, or if the powder fails to ignite (Ignition of the shot
shell or cartridge primer alone will push the shot and wad or bullet
out of the shot shell or cartridge case, but usually does not generate
sufficient energy to expel them completely from the barrel).
6. If there is any reason to suspect that the barrel is obstructed,
immediately unload the firearm and look down the bore. It is not
sufficient to merely look in the chamber. Shot and/or the wad or the
bullet may be lodged some distance down the barrel where it cannot
easily be seen.
IF THE BORE IS OBSTRUCTED, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHOOT IT OUT
BY USING ANOTHER SHOT SHELL OR CARTRIDGE OR BY BLOWING IT
OUT WITH A BLANK. SUCH TECHNIQUES CAN GENERATE EXCESSIVE
PRESSURE, WRECK THE FIREARM AND CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY.
If the obstruction can be removed with a cleaning rod, clear any
unburned powder grains from the bore, chamber, and mechanism
before resuming shooting. If the obstruction cannot be dislodged by
tapping it out with a cleaning rod, take the firearm to a gunsmith.
7. Dirt, corrosion, or other foreign matter on a shot shell or cartridge
can impede complete chambering and may cause the shot shell or
cartridge to burst upon firing. The same is true of shot shells or
cartridges which are damaged or deformed.
8. Do not oil shot shells or cartridges, and be sure to wipe the chamber
clean of any oil or preservative before commencing to shoot. Oil
interferes with the friction between shot shell or cartridge case and
chamber wall that is necessary for safe functioning, and subjects the
firearm to stress similar to that imposed by excessive pressure.
9. Use lubricants sparingly on the moving parts of your firearm. Avoid
excessive spraying of any aerosol gun care product, especially where it
may get on ammunition. All lubricants and aerosol spray lubricants in
particular, can penetrate shot shell or cartridge primers and cause
misfires. Some highly penetrative lubricants can also migrate inside
shot shell or cartridge cases and cause deterioration of the propellant
powder; on firing, the powder may not ignite. If only the primer
ignites, there is danger that the shot shell or cartridge may become
lodged in the barrel.