Rossi Single Barrel Shotgun Instruction Manual

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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 forward (rest) position, and the trigger
is released, there is no mechanical contact between the face of the
hammer and the rear of the firing pin. 
When carrying the firearm, the safety lever should be “on” and the
hammer resting on the safety intercept bar.
When the hammer is manually pulled back to its rearmost position (full-
cocked), the transfer bar moves up and is positioned between the face of
the hammer and the rearmost portion of the firing pin so that when the
hammer is released from the fully-cocked position by pulling the trigger,
the face of the hammer will strike the transfer bar which, in turn, strikes
the firing pin which fires the shot shell or cartridge. When the trigger is
released, the transfer bar drops down leaving a space between the face of
the hammer and the rearmost face of the firing pin.
THESE FIREARMS ARE DESIGNED SO THAT THE BARREL AND CHAMBER
CANNOT BE EITHER OPENED OR CLOSED WHEN THE FIREARM IS FULLY
COCKED. ATTEMPTING TO FORCE THE CHAMBER OPEN OR CLOSED
WILL DAMAGE YOUR FIREARM AND MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.  
Rocket Ammo Specs
Caliber Weight Velocity
.357 Magnum 158 gr. 1220 fps
.44 Magnum 240 gr. 1600 fps
.45 Colt 225 gr. 950 fps 
						

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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), THE
ACTION CAN BE OPENED AND CLOSED.
If you wish to safely decock the hammer from
the fully cocked position, engage manual
safety as described above and with the
hammer under the full control of the user
and 
keeping the muzzle pointed in a
safe direction
, holding and controlling the
hammer with the thumb, pull the trigger and
slowly and carefully let the hammer move
forward until same is intercepted by the
manual safety.
The manual safety can be disengaged with the
hammer in the forward safe position or with
the hammer in the fully cocked position by
rotating the manual safety lever clockwise to
the position where it covers the green Sand
exposes the red F.
“Rest” Position - Fully Forward
“Intercept” Position - Safety On
Fully Cocked - Safety On 
						

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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 determine gauge or bore.
Always check the box and the headstamp of the actual shell BEFORE
loading. Failure to do so may damage your firearm and can result in
accidental death or serious injury
With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, press
down on the opening lever and pull the barrel
down. Insert the
appropriate gauge shot shell or cartridge in the
chamber and then lift up on the barrel which will
cause it to close into the receiver.
De-Cocking
If the firearm is fully cocked and the user desires to place the hammer in
the rest position, then the hammer must be under full control of the user.
KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. PUT THE SAFETY
LEVER ON. WHILE CAREFULLY HOLDING AND CONTROLLING THE
HAMMER WITH THE THUMB, PULL THE TRIGGER, SLOWLY AND
CAREFULLY LET THE HAMMER MOVE FORWARD APPROXIMATELY 1/2”
AND RELEASE THE TRIGGER. CONTINUE TO LET THE HAMMER DOWN
UNTIL IT IS RESTING ON THE MANUAL SAFETY INTERCEPT.
Warning
You should practice this method with an empty firearm until you
are completely familiar and comfortable with this procedure.
Chamber
Open
HammerOpening 
Lever
Trigger 
						

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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 or cartridge to be
ejected from the chamber. Rimfire cartridges and shot shells will fully
eject from the firearm, while centerfire cartridges will be partially
extracted and need to be removed by hand.
Warning 
Always make sure the chamber will open in a safe direction. Cartridges
and shells ejecting from the chamber can cause injury.         
ALWAYS INSPECT THE BARREL AND BORE VISUALLY TO MAKE SURE THAT
THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY.
What to do If Firearm
Fails To Fire
1. Misfires - If you squeeze the trigger and the shot shell or cartridge
does not fire, remain in the shooting position and wait 30 seconds.
Then, open the firearm as previously described. This will eject the
misfired shot shell or cartridge from the gun.
2. Underpowered Shot Shell or Cartridge - An underpowered shot shell
or cartridge is unusual if the ammunition is fresh, clean, and factory
loaded. However, if you hear an unusual sound or low report, you
should stop immediately, wait a full 30 seconds and check, visually,
both the chamber and bore to make sure that there is no obstruction.
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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 light coating of oil on a clean patch and run it
through the chamber and barrel. Then put a light coat of oil on all metal
surfaces.
Warning
Further disassembly of the firearm is not recommended and should only
be attempted by a qualified gunsmith. 
						

							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 droplets will form soon after the firearm is brought into a
warm room, or it may become wet during inclement weather. In any
case, all moisture should be removed. Exterior metal finishes may be
wiped down with a slightly oiled cloth. For long term storage, lightly oil
the bore, barrel and action with gun oil. Your firearm should be
completely unloaded and stored in a dry area. Never store your firearm
in a carrying case.
Warning
Further disassembly of the firearm is not recommended and should only
be attempted by a qualified gunsmith.
To Change Barrels
1. If you wish to change barrels, follow steps set out above in “Take Down
Instructions.”
2. Your rifle and pistol barrels have adjustable sights that consist of a front
sight that can be adjusted for elevations (up or down) of the point of
impact of the bullet and an adjustable rear sight that can be moved to
affect windage (point of impact) right and left.
•The front sight is adjusted by using a 1mm allen wrench on the screw
located in front of the sight.
•The rear sight is adjusted by loosening the allen set screw using a
2mm allen wrench and then moving the sight in the dovetail.
•To raise point of impact lower front sight. 
•To lower point of impact raise front sight. 
•To change point of impact to right, move rear sight in dovetail to right.
•To change point of impact to the left, move rear sight to the left.
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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 14” 3.53 18.75”
.220 SWIFT 11” 3.37 15.75”
.220 SWIFT 14” 3.66 18.75”
.45 COLT/.410 11” 3.02 15.75”
.45 COLT/.410 14” 3.20 18.75”
.223 REM 11” 3.37 15.75”
.223 REM 14” 3.66 18.75”
.22 WMR 11” 3.37 15.75”
.22 WMR 14” 3.66 18.75”
7 X 30 WATERS 11” 3.31 15.75”
7 X 30 WATERS 14” 3.57 18.75”
Single Shot Shotguns/Blue Finish/Wood Stocks
Barrel Approx. Overall
Calibers/Gauge Length Weight Length
12 ga. 28” 5.25 43”
20 ga. 28” 5.25 43”
20 ga.(Y) 22” 5.00 35”
.410 28” 4.00 43”
.410 (Y) 22” 3.75 35”
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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 Approx. Overall
Calibers/Gauge Length Weight Length
12ga/.22 LR 28”/23” 5.25/6.22 43”/38”
12ga/.17 HMR 28”/23” 5.25/6.22 43”/38”
20ga/.22 LR 22”/18.5” 5.00/5.62 35”/31.5”
.410/.22 LR 22”/18.5” 3.75/5.62 35”/31.5”
.410/.17 HMR (Y) 22”/18.5” 3.75/5.62 35”/31.5”
12ga/.22 MAG 28”/23” 5.25/6.22 43”/38”
12ga/.223 REM 28”/23” 5.25/6.22 43”/38”
20ga/.223 REM 28”/23” 5.00/6.22 43”/38”
20ga/.223 REM (Y) 22”/22” 5.00/5.62 35”/35”
12ga/.243 WIN 28”/23” 5.25/6.22 43”/38”
20ga/.243 WIN 28”/23” 5.00/6.22 43”/38”
20ga/.243 WIN (Y) 22”/22” 5.00/5.62 35”/35”
12ga/.270 WIN 28”/23” 5.25/6.22 43”/38”
20ga/.270 WIN 28”/23” 5.00/6.22 43”/38”
12ga/.30-06 28”/23” 5.25/6.22 43”/38”
20ga/.30-06 28”/23” 5.00/6.22 43”/38”
12ga/.308 WIN 28”/23” 5.25/6.22 43”/38”
20ga/.308 WIN 28”/23” 5.00/6.22 43”/38”
20ga/.308 WIN (Y) 22”/22” 5.00/5.62 35”/35”
12ga/20ga 28”/28” 5.25/5.00 43”/43”
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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 competent gunsmith immediately.
Our Service Department maintains a full complement of replacement parts for
our firearms of current manufacture. Even though most gunsmiths have the
knowledge, training and ability to make the necessary repairs to your firearm,
the skill and workmanship of any particular gunsmith is totally beyond our
control. Should your firearm ever require service, we strongly recommend that
you return it to BrazTech. Follow the instructions outlined on the warranty card
included with your firearm. Remember, unauthorized adjustments or parts
replacement can void your warranty. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to
be absolutely certain that any parts ordered from BrazTech are of the correct
type and are properly fitted and installed by a competent person. 
THIS FIREARM
IS A PRECISION MECHANISM AND THE IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS OR
IMPROPER MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS
MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY TO
THE SHOOTER OR TO OTHERS.
Therefore, the purchaser and/or installer of
parts must accept full responsibility for the correct adjustment of and function of
the firearm after such installation has been made or attempted.
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. 
						

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