another pic of the buckskin wrap.

also gave the wood about six coats of tru oil

 

That looks sweet Tom looks like a good shooter . I picked up a Rossi Ranch Hand couple weeks ago they didn't have any 357's at that time got a couple boxes 38's they cycled an shot fine,got some Win. 357 110gr. jhp today they cycle fine in the gun just can't get them in the loadin gate without workin with them they go almost all the way in an just hang work them alittle they go in, any input would be appreciated. The action was pretty slick out of the box good trigger too. Thanks for posting that Smith Shop site need that Magazine Follower just don't like plastic one

 

thank you cornbread.
My rossi hangs up with the 357 just like yours.
While I had it apart I sanded the area just to the left, just before the mag follower, it helped a lot.
sometimes one will hang up but not often.
partially open the bolt, then while looking down into the receiver, insert a 357 rd through the gate, you can see where it hits, just smooth that area..

 

Great find. That looks and sounds like a shooter. I have just about given up on 1894c Seem a little pricey still. I am going to check out those Rossi Thanks for sharing

 

thank you Krisr.
I have been looking for a JM marlin, henry,etc
Gave up on Henry, just to hard to find.
Local gun shop has a used JM marlin, he wants $600.00, that was 6 months ago, probably wants $700 now

 

Sweet gun. I might get one of those. I actually want the large lever, 16" and blue. Those .357/38 are too pricey and hard to find in Marlin. By the way nice to see a fellow wood burner on the site. I love my chainsaws and woodstove almost as much as my Marlins.

 

Thank you Poppa,
I was hesitant about rossi, so decided to give it a try, im pleased with it.
Rossis just need a little fine tuning, and they work fine.
Ive been busy bringing in firewood, got a cord left over from last year, so started on a second cord.
Took my fireplace propane insert out, and told the gas company to come get their propane tank.
got over 60 acres of heavy forest and 10 acres of pasture, Buddy of mine told me I was stupid if I wasnt burning wood.
put me in a small wood box stove, heat and cook on it if need be, then got myself a well bucket in case the electric goes off, which it usually does.
Bought the George McQueen Farm in southeast KY.
George McQueen was the fourth greatgrandfather of Steve McQueen.
Stones in the fireplace are from the first home they built in the 1760s.

I can build a fire, go out and check the traps, then come back and warm by the fire.

 

Looks really good. I bought an M92 Stainless in 44 Mag with the 20" barrel a few months ago, and just love mine. I'm sure you will too.

 

Thank you NIS.
I ordered a uncle mikes sling swivel set last night.
Amazon.com: Uncle Mike's Quick Detachable Marlin .357 Magnum / 1894C Carbine Split Band Sling Swivels (Blued, 1-Inch Loop): Sports & Outdoors
Its for a marlin, but should work fine as long as its for a 357 in order to fit the mag tube.
started working on the sling last night.
It will be a 1" strip of 8 oz,(1/8" thick) leather stained brown.
Butt cuff will be the same, add as many cartridge loops as I can.
May start on the butt cuff pattern today.
I measured this rifle with a yardstick, 33"
sure will be easy to carry around, easy to maneuver also.
I have a blackhawk in 357, but may match it up with a 22 combo revolver.

Heres a pic of a RR and single six.
I can add this Buck folder and have everything I need for a quick hunting trip.

 

This is the DVD I used.
Rossi 92 DVD - $29.95 : Steve's Gunz, The Home of the Rossi 92 Specialist
Put my laptop on the table, rifle laid out in front, tool kit to the side, just like a surgeon.
Steve made it very easy.
I think I used Steves ejector spring instead of the one I got from Brownells.
The factory ejector was shooting cartridges 20 ft away,
But Steves ejector has them landing right at my feet.
I replaced the trigger,lever and hammer springs, I can now cycle this rifle with my little finger.
Trigger is very light and crisp.
I believe the spring set from Brownells was $15.00.
It is marked $25.00, but when I logged into my account, the price came up $15.00
I got Steves tool kit also.
http://store.stevesgunz.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=79
I was hesitant with the price, but it was worth it.
The impact driver helped me with a stubborn screw.
No screw heads were injured during this process, I am very thankful for that.
I dont like damaged screw heads, something I seem to always do, just getting old and unsteady.
the drivers fit all the screws perfectly.
I bought the mag follower from the smith shop, it was $17.00 with shipping.
Steves was $29.90 with shipping.
http://store.stevesgunz.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=3

 

Finished the butt stock cover and added a few more coats of tru oil and gunstock wax.
Was in hobby lobby in Lexington a while back, saw a large bag of scrap leather, $6.00
Grabbed it up I did.
It had some large pieces of white leather, 7 to 8oz, so I dyed them brown and used them for the project.

I used heavy weight linen thread waxed with beeswax.
10 loops with 8 rds in the mag, gives me 18 rds on the rifle.
Sling swivels will be in next week, sling is already cut and ready to go.

 

Great info and nice leather work you have done. Your Rossi looks great
and I'm sure it is a great shooter .

 

Thank you longstreet,
Ive not shot it yet, may try tomorrow.
Been busy splitting and stacking firewood, overdid it today, so may try tomorrow.

 

I bought this rifle three weeks ago for $441.00.
This morning it is $470.71 on buds website.
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...5/products_id/56501/Rossi+357+Magnum+Large+Loop+Lever+Action+w16"+Round+Blue+Ba

each week it has gone up $10.00 in price.
Whats up with that?

 

Nice rifle. Have fun shootin!

 

Thank you rn918

 

sling swivels arrived today, so I installed them.
came out great.
This will be my pack rifle.
put together a blanket,canvas tarp,add some jerky,trail mix,coffee, knife, fire kit,ammo,canteen, and throw it in my truck whenever I head out.

add a 22 pistol to the pack also

 

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Is that Ash?

 

Hello, I am new to this forum and new to Rossi as well. I just purchased a Rossi 92 in .44 mag. When I took it out of the box I noticed that the ears on the breech bolt that slip past the hammer look like the breech bolt fell about 10 feet and landed on a hard surface. While I don't think the ends of the breech bolt will affect anything operationally, it is dissappointing to have a new rifle that is not in excellent condition. The bottome of the slot in the reciever where the breech bolt travels also is not totally square. It looks like whatever machined the slot for the breech bolt knurled out the edges of the receiver a bit. Does anyone know if it is possible to work with Rossi to resolve issues like this? I was thinking perhaps they could send me a new breech bolt at least. Any thoughts?

 

I would return it for a new rifle, take it back to where you purchased it.
If they wont help, contact Rossi, they should take it back and send you a new one.