Rossi 92 .38/.357 chamber front machining, sloppy or normal?

[bikemutt]

I was looking over my new Rossi 92 today and noticed the front of the chamber looks as if someone started machining it and quit half way, or realized they were making a mistake and bailed out. I looked at it some more and thought maybe that's how it's supposed to be.

Without any point of reference I wonder if anyone here who owns one would tell me if this is the way it's supposed to be or not?

Thanks.

 

[Tommygunn]

It looks like the machine that milled it experienced a bit of "chatter" at the beginning or end of the cut to me.
It should be a smooth surface up to the transition. That won't effect anything but it doesn't look real good.
I have a Rossi made "Ranch Hand" in .357 mag. which has some unusual machining along the top of the bolt. As well, the rear sight isn't true (it's to one side in the dovetail and the horizontal base is not 90° to the barrel) even though the rear sight itself seems aligned right.
I am not 100 percent happy with the Rossi product even though it functions OK. My Miroku made Browning B-92 in .44 Magnum OTOH is excellent -- probably better workmanship there than on original Winchesters.

 

[wriggly]

In all honesty, I do not see anything in your picture you should be concerned about. They seem to have set your barrel a little deeper than some I have seen, and the milling to the top of the receiver where it curves upward has a little chatter marking to it, but if you are referring to the extractor cutout, and the curve at the bottom of it, its normal.

Rossi's are fine at the price point. I have one that the bluing is absolutely outstanding, and the wood is fitted well, and the color of the wood is a nice dark authentic looking walnut color. I paid $379 for mine a few years ago, and it functions with 38's and 357's equally well. I replaced the ejector spring with the one sold by StevesGunz, and also replaced the plastic follower with the steel one he sells. The trigger on my gun came perfect from the factory at 4 pounds with no creep, and it is accurate to boot.

I owned a Browning B-92 in .357, It was finished much better than a Rossi, but consider the price differences between a Miroku Winchester these days versus a Rossi.

 

[Upstater]

I just bought mine today as well, a 20" ss model, I checked it out and mine doesn't seem to be any different. What was the price point on the west coast? Mine was 499.00 otd. I must say as has already been said the fit and finish seem very good to fine.

 

[VA27]

If you're talking about the mouth of the chamber being a little egg-shaped, it has to be because of the steep angle from the shell lifter. Normal.

 

[az_imuth]

If you're talking about the mouth of the chamber being a little egg-shaped, it has to be because of the steep angle from the shell lifter. Normal.

I think he's talking about the inside face of the receiver where it steps back on the right side. I've indicated the same area on my '92 with a red arrow. I agree with Tommygunn that it won't have any effect other than aesthetics.

 

[bikemutt]

I just bought mine today as well, a 20" ss model, I checked it out and mine doesn't seem to be any different. What was the price point on the west coast? Mine was 499.00 otd. I must say as has already been said the fit and finish seem very good to fine.

Mine was $472 shipped from Buds, $20 transfer, 8.6% sales tax, so around $532 otd.

 

[bikemutt]

I think he's talking about the inside face of the receiver where it steps back on the right side. I've indicated the same area on my '92 with a red arrow. I agree with Tommygunn that it won't have any effect other than aesthetics.

That's exactly what I was referring to., thanks.

 

[BCRider]

It's a shame that it's a little rough in that spot. But as mentioned unless the bolt is coming forward and resting against the left side instead of against the back of the barrel then it shouldn't be an issue.

Of course if it bothers you and if you end up taking it in to a smith to have it slicked up then have him dress up the left side so it matches the right and removes the chatter marks seen on both sides. It shouldn't take the smith more than about 10 to 15 minutes to file and then polish that out in among the rest of the slicking up work.

 

[bikemutt]

Thanks BCRider, that's exactly what I'll do. I can't bear the thought of sending it back to Rossi for a minor cosmetic blemish, who know what else they might fix