MY INFAMOUS WINCHESTER WANNABE MODEL 62A ROSSI RIFLE

[Faulkner]

I have a Rossi 62 carbine I bought new about 30 years ago. Used it as a first gun for both of my sons. I have found it to be a great little rifle, completely functional and reliable and plenty accurate. Along with the no telling how many holes it's put in cans at the gravel pit, it's taken not a few squirrels and rabbits for the frying pan. Well worth the bang for the buck.

 

[Puller]

I like the looks of that carbine version Faulkner.

 

[Onomea]

Chief, that's a great story. Considering all the time your dad spent with the Rossi, finally getting it in good order, I am sure it is worth more than any Winchester to you.

 

[bananaman]

It was to my understanding that the early Rossi Model 62's were made quite well! I have never fired my Winchester Model 62 A from 1951. Was gifted to me a few years ago by a friend. Don't know if it has ever been fired. Bob

 

[bill-in-texas]

Chief,
That’s a successful outcome to an otherwise hopeless cause. Your dad’s stick-to-it-ness paid off and you received a nice shooter, while paying him tribute at the same time.
Thanks for sharing a great story.

I got my Rossi in a trade. The original owner bought it probably 35 years ago, IIRC.
SN: G272xxx, imported by Interarms.

The bluing and walnut furniture are beautiful, with the bolt turning purple.
(They’re not ALL dogs!)

 

[wundudnee]

My first .22was a old Stevens Favorite. It was severely used and abused and had gone through a flood. I was thrilled to have that, but I had two seriouswants. I wanted a Winchester slide action pump with a hammer and a 1947 Ford coupe. In my old age I have scratched the Winchester itch, but have given up on having the Ford coupe. I have my 62, 61, some nice 1906s and 1890s. I still stop and handle them at gun shows.

 

[51ti]

Beautiful examples of this style rifle are shown in this discussion. Seem to recall that this style rifle was designed by John Browning - that might account for a for a lot of the remarkable features - simple and complex all at the same time.

My 62-A was purchased in about 1947 by my dad for my brother and me to learn gun safety and marksmanship at an early age. It is probably the most sturdy and reliable firearm I've ever owned - and just as fun to shoot as any...

 

[bobsguns]

In my opinion Rossi should have stuck to making wine. I won’t take them on trade at any price or any model. They don’t quite make 2nd rate, maybe top of the 3rd. You get what you pay for.

My 30-30 lever is wonderfully made & nicely accurate using irons.

Clearly, you can choose which brands to take in or not. But their lever actions are nicely made & are above some mfgrs standards.

 

[Drm50]

My 30-30 lever is wonderfully made & nicely accurate using irons.

Clearly, you can choose which brands to take in or not. But their lever actions are nicely made & are above some mfgrs standards.

I have found in low end firearms that are basically reproductions, that a shooter grade original can be had for about same money. Further, the original with proper maintenance will always retain value. Seems like everyone has a low end firearm in a box or sack squirreled away to be fixed someday. I have several of these “kit guns” for parts at Garage Sales and Flea markets.

 

[bobsguns]

I have found in low end firearms that are basically reproductions, that a shooter grade original can be had for about same money. Further, the original with proper maintenance will always retain value. Seems like everyone has a low end firearm in a box or sack squirreled away to be fixed someday. I have several of these “kit guns” for parts at Garage Sales and Flea markets.

I shopped long & hard for a shooter grade lever action before I bought my Rossi. Short version is, there wasn't a decent one within $500-600 of a brand new Rossi. I looked at both Winchester & Marlin.

Despite your besmirching Rossi as a brand, their levers are pretty darn well made. Their handguns are another story, I admit.

 

[Muley Gil]

A friend of mine had a Rossi pump .22. It shot fine, reliable and accurate.

A college buddy had a rough Winchester 1890 in .22 Short. With most firearms, he could outshoot me any day of the week. But for some reason, I shot that '90 better than he did. It has a family gun, so it wasn't for sale.

 

[RebCop]

My son has one of these Rossi's and the extractor broke. The company refuses the warranty as it was made before they bought Rossi. They also refused to sell the part and I can't find one. Any help appreciated.

 

[lihpster]

My son has one of these Rossi's and the extractor broke. The company refuses the warranty as it was made before they bought Rossi. They also refused to sell the part and I can't find one. Any help appreciated.

I had some success modifying Winchester parts to fit, but I never messed with an extractor. Try one of the parts stores to see what they have. Numrich Arms sometimes has exploded views that are extremely helpful, even if they don't have the parts.

 

[chief38]

Chief, that's a great story. Considering all the time your dad spent with the Rossi, finally getting it in good order, I am sure it is worth more than any Winchester to you.

Yes - not only was it my Dad's, a Winchester would more than likely be less "interesting" - lol!

 

[Borderboss]

I like my Rossi a lot. It's a fun gun to shoot. I've not had feeding problems per se, just the occasional issue with getting the next round out of the mag tube. I did some thorough cleaning of the tube, which should take care of it but I haven't had time to test it.