My next rifle. Rossi in 45 colt.

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The .45 Colt is pretty much the only model you can use in MOUNTED SASS competition , which helps keep them in short supply. IMHO the 16" Stainlees version is the only way to go. Stainless parts han be polished out if need be with no finish loss and they are more rugged long term .
 
If I knew how to put pictures on here I'd like to share my brass 45 colt R92
 
.45Coltguy said:
Dang, a couple of you Rossi 92 owners have rifles with some really nice looking wood; not the Rossi mystery wood of a few years ago. Nice rifles guys.
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My two Rossi’s definitely have wood from the Brasiliannous Whatisthisacus family of mystery trees. Works well, fit is good, but I have zero idea what it may be or what it’s finished with.

Stay safe.
 
I’ve owned four Rossi 92’s, total. Sold three, and basically regret each sale. The one I have left is a newer build. It runs just as solid as all the others but the stock is of noticeably lesser quality than the others. I had bought this one new, and the finish is uneven and the shades of the fore-end and butt stock don’t match. But hey, you gotta love the one you’re with.

I’ve since added a 20” Henry side gate model, which I am generally preferring over the 92 if for no other reason than the fact that the side ejection design made for a friendlier receiver sight mount. And though I don’t much care for the aesthetics of the brass peeking out the bottom of the magazine tube, I do find myself appreciating the option of loading and unloading the magazine. Never was fully comfortable with the idea of having to cycle rounds to unload a magazine. I’d be shooting the 92 more if I still shot cowboy action.

Regardless, the Rossi 92 will always have a home with me. I’m not selling another one if I can help it. Great rifles.

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The finish on them is as minimal as you can get, I found it would come off on me if my hand was wet.

I stripped it off and replaced it with several coats of Tru-Oil, filling in the wood pores, rubbed down between coats. Now the wood is still plain, but it has a solid uniform appearance and at least I know it's sealed.

OP: If they don't mention it in the manual, the guns are drilled and tapped for a scope mount under the rear sight. NOE, the bullet mold people, make a scope mount for it. I have a 4X Weaver scout scope on mine that works fine for these old eyes.
 
Tallinar said:
I’ve owned four Rossi 92’s, total. Sold three, and basically regret each sale. The one I have left is a newer build. It runs just as solid as all the others but the stock is of noticeably lesser quality than the others. I had bought this one new, and the finish is uneven and the shades of the fore-end and butt stock don’t match. But hey, you gotta love the one you’re with.

I’ve since added a 20” Henry side gate model, which I am generally preferring over the 92 if for no other reason than the fact that the side ejection design made for a friendlier receiver sight mount. And though I don’t much care for the aesthetics of the brass peeking out the bottom of the magazine tube, I do find myself appreciating the option of loading and unloading the magazine. Never was fully comfortable with the idea of having to cycle rounds to unload a magazine. I’d be shooting the 92 more if I still shot cowboy action.

Regardless, the Rossi 92 will always have a home with me. I’m not selling another one if I can help it. Great rifles.

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Speedo66 said:
The finish on them is as minimal as you can get, I found it would come off on me if my hand was wet.

I stripped it off and replaced it with several coats of Tru-Oil, filling in the wood pores, rubbed down between coats. Now the wood is still plain, but it has a solid uniform appearance and at least I know it's sealed.

OP: If they don't mention it in the manual, the guns are drilled and tapped for a scope mount under the rear sight. NOE, the bullet mold people, make a scope mount for it. I have a 4X Weaver scout scope on mine that works fine for these old eyes.
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Are these rifles capable of handling thumpers? My standard load is a cast 280gr over 18gr of 2400. Certainly not the hottest loads but over most commercial offerings.

And what can be done about that steel butt plate? It makes my shoulder hurt just looking at it.
 
Show Me said:
Bought it at a tire shop. 45 colt. Puma. Never found much info about them
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I never saw that model ! It must be at least 20-30 years old ! Probably fetch a real price on Gunbroker, but again you would have to pay a bit to replace it ! Is it plated or solid brass ?
 
I have read on other forums where folks load them to Ruger only loads. My booklet that came with it. Said it can handle the hotter loads. But not a steady diet of it. I'll stay with loads under 15000 PSI. No reason to beat it up. If i want to shoot higher powder loads. I'll use my CVA hunter in 44 mag. The steel but plate did not bother me when i shot it the other day.
 
Since Rossi made these in .454C I would guess that the rifle workings can handle "Ruger" loads but that is a guess. I understand that the .454 did get beat up a little doing so (with .454C).

I love that stainless and wood. Beautiful.

3C
 
Gordon said:
I never saw that model ! It must be at least 20-30 years old ! Probably fetch a real price on Gunbroker, but again you would have to pay a bit to replace it ! Is it plated or solid brass ?
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Seen debates on that. All while I was holding it. At one time I was drilling R92s for the lyman sight. Well that would end the debate but I just couldn't do it to the brass one. Since then I've decided the lyman sights just don't look right just like the rail for a round barrel just dosent look right. They were fun affordable guns but like you said hard to replace now. The only one I don't have or have had is the 455 cassoul. Spelling is off. Thanks for your comment.
 
3Crows said:
Since Rossi made these in .454C I would guess that the rifle workings can handle "Ruger" loads but that is a guess. I understand that the .454 did get beat up a little doing so (with .454C).

I love that stainless and wood. Beautiful.

3C
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Like other examples we have no way to know what hardening they did
 
Larry in wyoming said:
Are these rifles capable of handling thumpers? My standard load is a cast 280gr over 18gr of 2400. Certainly not the hottest loads but over most commercial offerings.

And what can be done about that steel butt plate? It makes my shoulder hurt just looking at it.
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Mine are what might be called +p+ after that the 45 70 can take over.
 
Gordon said:
I never saw that model ! It must be at least 20-30 years old ! Probably fetch a real price on Gunbroker, but again you would have to pay a bit to replace it ! Is it plated or solid brass ?
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I don't have the foggiest how old it is but remember John Wayne used them right after the civil war ,I like to say
 
Ugly Sauce said:
I have a pre-safety SRC with 20" round barrel and it seems just right. Yes she's only a .357, but with WW296 and a hard cast 200 grain bullet she hits nice and hard. I don't mind not having one in .45, although I wouldn't mind having one either.

Sometimes the Rossi's come off the line a little rough, or with some feeding problems. Mine has never suffered any and seems to feed anything. Nice gun to carry in the woods, nice balance and feels light.
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.357 out of a 20 inch barrel with a full load of 296 isn't a "just" situation. It's a wow
 
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