Rossi 92 feed problem

[R.W.Dale]

I've been going through the motions of slicking up my .357 rossi as per the instructions on http://marauder.homestead.com/files/Rossitune.htm

So far so good the action is much easier to operate but now I've having an issue with the cartridge interrupter not wanting to release the next cartridge after closing the bolt. What I end up having to do is operate the lever twice, once to eject the empty and again to get a fresh round to feed out of the mag.

Any suggestions on what may be the culprit would be greatly appreciated.

 

[rcmodel]

Too much polishing in all the wrong places?

I would check the left-side cartridge guide.
That is what does it.

Make sure it is mounted/seated properly, and the henge pin didn't slip partway out and is holding it up out of the slot.


rcmodel

 

[R.W.Dale]

Make sure it is mounted/seated properly, and the henge pin didn't slip partway out and is holding it up out of the slot.

That's what I keep thinking, But I've had the thing out and back in 3 or 4 times now with no change.

Do you think the ejector spring could cause this issue?

 

[rcmodel]

Well, I'm a little rusty on my 92's right now, as I haven't had one apart in a couple of years or more.

Seems like it's almost gotta be left guide/cartridge stop related when the side of the bolt rides over it though.


rcmodel

 

[MAX100]

I work on the Rossi 92's. It is the cartridge stop. The cartridge stop has to much metal on it. Work on the surface that touches the case rim from the tip back about 1/8" and use a fine file. You will have to remove the cartridge guide to get to it. Remove very very little of the tip, you can round it a little. Remove a little metal then polish. Put it back together and try it. You may have to do that several times to get it to feed reliable. Be careful and don't remove to much metal or you will find yourself looking for a new cartridge stop.

Study the cartridge stop with a round in the mag tube. You can see what part of it touches the cartridge. From there down the surface that slides on the cartridge case rim is where you need to remove some metal. Surface only and a little of the tip then polish. Also use a screw driver and push on the stop and you can get an idea of what is going on and how much and what part needs to be removed to get it to feed reliable.

You can see now why 92 action smiths charge what they do. They run into problems like yours which takes time to correct and sometimes they screw up and take to much metal off and have to replace the part out of pocket. You can screw up by just a few heavy strokes of a file.

The cartridge guide can be a pain to get back in because of the little leave spring. Make sure you have the spring in right and not upside down.


GC

 

[R.W.Dale]

Thanks for the in depth response. Let me make certain I have my bearings right before I start filing.

Are you talking about removing material from the forward face of the cartridge stop favoring the lower portion that actually catches the cartridges rim?

 

[MAX100]

I am talking about the face that is touching the case rim. You may have to remove a little of the tip also because it might be to long. It is hard to say without seeing it. You need to put a cartridge in the tube and push on the stop with your finger to see what is going on. When the bolt comes forward it pushes the stop inward and a cartridge is released for the tube. It may work by just removing very little of the tip by rounding it, then polish the surface that touches the cartridge case rim..

Sorry use a screw driver to push on the stop. If you use your finger you won't be able to see what is going on because it is a tight space.


GC

 

[R.W.Dale]

OK GOTCHYA!

I'll give it a shot and let you know how it goes. Thanks again

 

[MAX100]

How did the 92 turn out.

GC