rossi muzzleloader User Guide

Owner’s Manual

for the Rossi

Muzzleloading Rifle

& Muzzleloading

Matched Pair

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR FIREARM

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Notice:

It is recommended that you record the model number, serial number and
date of purchase of your Rossi firearm for future reference. Be sure to
retain your store receipt and any other documentation that came with
your Rossi.

Model Number ______________________________________

Serial Number ______________________________________

Date of Purchase ____________________________________

Notice:

The Rossi Muzzleloading Rifle has a receiver that can be fitted with
a centerfire cartridge barrel. Therefore, it is a FIREARM. All
regulations governing the sale, shipment and transfer of firearms
must be followed, including, but not limited to use of Form 4473
by Licensed Dealers and the use of Licensed Dealers for shipment.

Owner’s Manual

for the Rossi

Muzzleloading Rifle

& Muzzleloading

Matched Pair

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR FIREARM

This Booklet

The safety warnings in this booklet are important. By understanding the
dangers inherent in the use of any firearm, and by taking the precautions
described herein, you can enjoy complete safety in the use of your Rossi
firearm. Failure to heed any of these warnings may result in serious
injury to you or others, as well as severe damage to the firearm or other
property.

Dangerous Weapons

SHOTGUNS, RIFLES and PISTOLS are classified as FIREARMS or
DANGEROUS WEAPONS and are sold by us with the specific
understanding that we are not responsible in any manner whatsoever for
their improper or negligent handling or resale under local laws and
regulations.

BrazTech shall not be responsible in any manner whatsoever for
malfunctioning of the firearm, or for physical injury or property damage,
resulting in whole or in part from (1) criminal or negligent discharge,
(2) improper or careless handling, (3) unauthorized modifications, (4)
defective, improper hand-loaded, or reloaded ammunition, (5) use of
other than specified muzzleloading components or improper loading
methods(6) neglect, or (7) other influences beyond our direct and
immediate control. This limitation applies regardless of whether liability
is asserted on the basis of contract, negligence or strict liability
(including any failure to warn). Under no circumstance shall BrazTech
be liable for incidental or consequential damages, such as loss of use of
property, commercial loss and loss of earnings or profits.

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Warning

Securing your firearm may inhibit access to it in a defense situation and
result in injury or death.

Warning

Failure to properly secure a firearm may result in injury or death.

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Safety Warnings

Not Just For Beginners

Regardless of your familiarity or experience with firearms, you need to
study this manual.

The safe handling of firearms requires specialized training, discipline and
caution. Firearms, by their nature and intended function, are deadly
instruments. Accidental death or serious injury can result if they are
handled improperly or carelessly.

Firearms rarely cause accidents. Firearms accidents almost always are
caused by a failure to obey the basic rules of gun safety. Unfortunately,
experienced shooters seem to violate these rules as frequently as
beginners. Thus the basics of safe firearms handling cannot be repeated
too often. Read, re-read and practice the basic principles of firearms
safety until they become second nature: habits that you don’t forget.

If you have any question about your knowledge or ability to use this or
any other firearm with complete safety you should seek supervised
instruction. Personalized instruction is often available from firearms
dealers, gun clubs, state hunter safety programs or police departments in
the United States. If none of these sources is accessible, write to the
National Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 or
at www.nra.org. THEY WILL ASSIST YOU.

Handbooks dealing with muzzleloading basics and safety can be obtained
from the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association at
P.O. Box 67, Friendship, IN 47021 or at www.nmlra.org.

A person with a firearm in his possession has a full-time responsibility.
He must KNOW how to keep and use his firearm safely, and then must
always TAKE the precautions necessary -all of them. He cannot guess; he
cannot forget. This responsibility is his alone. It cannot be passed off to
someone else.

Remember: no firearm can be made accident-proof. A firearm is just a
machine, with no judgement of its own. It responds to your actions,
whether wise or foolish. The only truly effective safety device is the mind
of a cautious shooter who never forgets that a moment’s carelessness can
produce permanent tragedy.

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Firearms Are Not all Alike

Many makes and models of firearms might LOOK nearly the same. However,
they differ widely in design and operation, and in the location and function of
various controls.

Study this manual thoroughly. Educate yourself on the characteristics and
operation of your particular firearm before attempting to handle it. Do not
permit others to handle it - unless they also have done so.

You should have an instruction manual for every firearm you own. If you do
not, write the manufacturer and obtain one. Most manufacturers will gladly
send you one free. If for any reason a manual is not available, visit your
public library. Many books have been published which contain detailed
information on obsolete or discontinued firearms.

Your knowledge can prevent injuries.
Rossi firearms are designed and made to offer maximum safety when

correctly used. However, as with any other weapon, it is not foolproof, and
may become very dangerous if the following basic recommendations are not
RIGIDLY observed:

Attention

1. DANGER: Never, never-ever point any firearm, loaded or unloaded, at
anything you do not intend to shoot.

2. WARNING: Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded.

3. NOTICE: Get instruction from a competent firearms instructor before
using any firearm.

4. SAFETY FIRST: The safety is only a mechanical device, not a substitute for
common sense.

5. WARNING: Keep your finger off the trigger until you are actually aiming at
the target ready to shoot.

6. WARNING: Be certain the firearm is unloaded before cleaning.

7. WARNING: Always empty firearms before entering a place where there
are people.

8. SAFETY FIRST: Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.

9. SAFETY FIRST: Store ammunition, powder, bullets and primers safely and
separately from firearms and always beyond the reach of children.

10. WARNING: Don’t test the safety by pulling the trigger while the safety is on
unless you are absolutely sure the firearm is empty and you are pointing
away from everyone.

11. SAFETY FIRST: Be sure of your target and backstop before you shoot.

12. SAFETY FIRST: Firearms and alcohol or drugs don’t mix.

13. WARNING: Never pull a firearm towards you by the muzzle. Don’t climb a
tree or cross a fence with a loaded firearm.

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14. DANGER: Load and unload with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

15. SAFETY FIRST: If a firearm fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, keep it
pointed at the target for at least 30 seconds. Sometimes slow primer
ignition will cause a “hang” fire and the cartridge will go off or the rifle
will discharge after a short pause.

16. SAFETY FIRST: Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water, bullet may
ricochet.

17. DANGER: When receiving a firearm always check that it is unloaded
(open breech and inspect the chamber for either a shell, cartridge or
primer), even if you saw it done previously.

18. DANGER: Never put your hand over the muzzle of a firearm.

19. DANGER: Check ammunition to be sure it is the right size and caliber,
and that it is not dented.

20. SAFETY FIRST: Charge and or prime the rifle only if you intend to shoot.

21. NOTICE: Never cock the firearm until you are ready to shoot.

22. SAFETY FIRST: Dry firing is bad for this firearm, whether the hammer
block is engaged or not.

23. DANGER: WHILE HANDLING ANY FIREARM, NEVER ALLOW IT TO POINT
AT ANY PART OF YOUR BODY OR AT ANOTHER PERSON. NO HARM
SHOULD RESULT IF YOU OBEY THIS RULE, EVEN IF AN ACCIDENTAL
DISCHARGE OCCURS.

24. CAUTION: If there is any reason to suspect that a bullet is obstructing the
barrel, immediately unload the firearm and look through the bore. It is
not sufficient to merely look in the chamber.

25. SAFETY FIRST: Treat this firearm as a precision instrument.

26. WARNING: Old or reloaded ammunition may be dangerous. We
recommend against using it.

27. DANGER: Don’t try to change your firearm’s trigger pull, because
alteration of trigger pull usually affects sear engagement and may cause
accidental discharge.

28. SAFETY FIRST: Write to us concerning any items or circumstances which
might relate to your safety and the operation of our products.

29. DANGER: Never engage a gun lock on a loaded firearm.

30. SAFETY FIRST: Protect your eyes and ears. Wear shooting glasses and ear
protectors (ear-muff-type or ear-plugs) while you’re firing any firearm.
Avoid wearing clothing made of nylon or other synthetics while near
black powder. Static electricity can set off Pyrodex.

31. DANGER: Never smoke while loading, shooting or handling black
powder or Pyrodex. Do not smoke near a charged muzzleloader.

32. DANGER: Do not keep powder or primers any where near a shooting
bench or firearms that are being discharged. Both powder and primers
can be detonated by sparks or intense heat. For more details on safe
handling of powder and primers, read the manufacturers’ instructions.

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Warning

Rossi firearms are manufactured to perform properly with the original
parts as designed. It is your duty to make sure any parts you buy are
installed correctly and that neither replacements nor originals are altered
or changed. Your gun is a complex tool with many parts that must relate
correctly to other parts. Putting a gun together wrong or with modified
parts can result in a damaged gun, danger and injury or death to you and
others through malfunction. Always have a qualified gunsmith work on
your gun.

Protect Your Eyes and Ears

Always wear adequate shooting glasses and ear plugs or “ear muff” type

protectors whenever you are shooting.

Always make certain that persons close to you are similarly protected.

Unprotected eyes may be injured by powder, gas, carbon residue,
lubricant, metallic particles or similar debris which may emanate
occasionally from any firearm in normal use.

Without ear protection, repeated exposure to shooting noise may lead to
cumulative, permanent hearing loss.

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Ammunition

1. This muzzleloading rifle is designed to utilize only Pyrodex™ 50
grain pellets, Barnes™ 250 or 300 grain solid copper hollow point
sabot projectiles and 209 shotgun primers. The maximum load is
three (3) 50 grain Pyrodex pellets. The recommended load is two
(2) 50 grain Pyrodex pellets. Use of any other black powder
equivalent or projectiles is dangerous and may result in accidental
death or serious injury. Use only new, good condition primers. DO
NOT USE SMOKELESS POWDERS IN THIS GUN. Use of old or
damaged primers or the use of smokeless powder in this
muzzleloading rifle can result in death or serious injury.

2. Use only high quality, original, factory-manufactured ammunition,
projectiles and Pyrodex pellets. Do not use shot shells or cartridges
that are dirty, wet, corroded, bent or damaged. Do not use damaged,
wet, rusted or otherwise imperfect projectiles. Do not oil shot shells
or cartridges. Do not spray aerosol type lubricants, preservatives, or
cleaners directly onto shot shells or cartridges or where excess spray
may flow into contact with shells or cartridges. Lubricant or other
foreign matter on shot shells or cartridges can cause potentially
dangerous ammunition malfunctions. Use only ammunition of the
gauge for which your firearm is chambered. The proper gauge is
permanently engraved on your firearm; never attempt to use
ammunition of any other gauge. This shotgun is suitable for use of
factory loaded shot shells or cartridges containing steel shot.

3. The use of reloaded, “remanufactured”, hand-loaded, or other non­standard ammunition voids all warranties. Improperly loaded
ammunition voids all warranties. Use of hand cast projectiles in the
muzzleloading rifle voids all warranties. Hand cast projectiles can
cause damage to the firearm and accidental death or serious injury.
Improperly loaded ammunition can be extremely dangerous. Severe
damage to the firearm and serious injury to the shooter or to others
may result. Always use ammunition that complies with the industry
performance standards established by the Sporting Arms and
Ammunition Manufacturers Institute, Inc., of the United States,
(SAAMI) or the equivalent from other countries.

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4. Firearms may be severely damaged and serious injury to the shooter

or to others may result from any condition causing excessive
pressure inside the chamber or barrel during firing. Excessive
pressure can be caused by obstructions in the barrel, propellant
powder overloads, or by the use of incorrect shot shells, cartridges,
projectiles, Pyrodex pellets or defectively assembled shot shells or
cartridges. In addition, the use of a dirty, corroded, or damaged shot
shell or cartridge can lead to a burst shell or cartridge case and
consequent damage to the firearm and personal injury from the
sudden escape of high-pressure propellant gas within the firearm’s
mechanism. The use of improper powder charges can lead to a burst
barrel and personal injury or death.

5. Immediately stop shooting and check the barrel for a possible
obstruction whenever:

•You have difficulty in, or feel unusual resistance in, chambering a
shot shell or cartridge, or

•A shot shell or cartridge misfires (does not go off), or

• The mechanism fails to extract a fired shot shell or cartridge case, or

• Unburned grains of propellant powder are discovered spilled in
mechanism, or

•A shot sounds weak or abnormal. In such cases it is possible that a
bullet is lodged part way down the barrel. Firing a subsequent shot
shell or cartridge into the obstructed barrel can wreck the firearm
and cause serious injury to the shooter or to bystanders.

6. Shot, wads, sabots and bullets can become lodged in the barrel.

• If the shot shell or cartridge has been improperly loaded without
propellant powder, or if the powder fails to ignite (Ignition of the
shot shell or cartridge primer alone will push the shot and wad or
bullet out of the shot shell or cartridge case, but usually does not
generate sufficient energy to expel them completely from the barrel).

• If the muzzleloading rifle has not been properly charged or the
powder fails to ignite or the sabot fails, there may not be enough
pressure to fully expel the projectile from the barrel.

7. If there is any reason to suspect that the barrel is obstructed,
immediately unload the firearm and look down the bore with the
action open. It is not sufficient to merely look in the chamber. Shot
and/or the wad or the bullet may be lodged some distance down the
barrel where it cannot easily be seen. Do not attempt to “shoot
clear” the obstruction.

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On the muzzleloading rifle, if the powder has discharged, open the
breech and carefully remove the primer while keeping the muzzle
pointed in a safe direction. Then, using the breech plug wrench,
carefully remove the plug and look down the bore. If you cannot see
clear through then there is something lodged in the barrel. Do not
attempt to “shoot clear” the obstruction.

If the bore is obstructed, do not attempt to shoot it out by using
another shot shell or cartridge or by blowing it out with a blank.
Such techniques can generate excessive pressure, wreck the firearm
and cause serious personal injury.

If the obstruction can be removed with a cleaning rod or the muzzle
loading ram rod, clear any unburned powder grains from the bore,
chamber, and mechanism before resuming shooting. If the
obstruction cannot be dislodged by tapping it out with a rod, take the
firearm to a gunsmith.

8. Dirt, corrosion, or other foreign matter on a shot shell or cartridge
can impede complete chambering and may cause the shot shell or
cartridge to burst upon firing. The same is true of shot shells or
cartridges which are damaged or deformed. Sabot projectiles which
are deformed or damaged may jam in the barrel causing an unsafe
situation. If the Pyrodex pellet is broken, chipped or otherwise
damaged, do not use it.

9. Do not oil shot shells or cartridges, and be sure to wipe the chamber
clean of any oil or preservative before commencing to shoot. Oil
interferes with the friction between shot shell or cartridge case and
chamber wall that is necessary for safe functioning, and subjects the
firearm to stress similar to that imposed by excessive pressure.

10. Use lubricants sparingly on the moving parts of your firearm. Avoid
excessive spraying of any aerosol gun care product, especially where
it may get on ammunition. All lubricants and aerosol spray lubricants
in particular, can penetrate shot shell or cartridge primers and cause
misfires. Some highly penetrative lubricants can also migrate inside
shot shell or cartridge cases and cause deterioration of the propellant
powder; on firing, the powder may not ignite. If only the primer
ignites, there is danger that the shot shell or cartridge may become
lodged in the barrel.

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Muzzleloading Glossary

Muzzleloading is an exciting and different part of the shooting sports. As
with any other specialized area, muzzleloading has its own set of terms
and definitons. It is very important that you learn and understand these
key terms to ensure safe and enjoyable shooting.

Charged: A muzzleloading firearm is considered charged when the
Pyrodex or powder has been put into the barrel.

WARNING: A charged muzzleloading rifle must be handled with extreme

care. The muzzle must be kept pointed in a safe direction and the fingers
kept well clear of the trigger and trigger guard.

Primed: A muzzleloading firearm is considered primed when the
primer has been inserted into the breech plug.

WARNING: A primed muzzleloading rifle must be handled with extreme

care. The muzzle must be kept pointed in a safe direction and the fingers
kept well clear of the trigger and trigger guard. A primed muzzleloading
rifle is one step away from firing and should never be set down or
carried any distance. If you must carry the firearm after priming, open
the breech, remove the primer and carry the rifle with the breech open.

Breech Plug: The screw-in plug at the receiver or breech end of the
barrel. This breech plug effects the seal and serves as the primer carrier.

WARNING: After removing the breech plug, clean away any powder grains

that may be in the barrel threads before attempting to reinstall the plug.
Black powder can be ignited from the friction of screwing in the plug,
and can result in accidental death or serious injury.

Ramrod: A long rod designed specifically for this firearm to be used for
the insertion and tamping down of the Pyrodex charge and the projectile.

WARNING: When using the ramrod, hold it with your fingers around its

shaft. Do not cup your palm over the end of it, and keep the muzzle
pointed in a safe direction. Use only the ramrod provided with your
firearm. Use of an improper ramrod or unsafe handling while using the
ramrod can result in accidental death or serious injury.

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Warning

Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or
handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other
substances known to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other
serious physical injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands
thoroughly after exposure.

Operation of Your Firearm

Warning

These firearms have a “transfer bar” firing mechanism. This means that
when the hammer is in the fully forward (rest) position, and the trigger
is released, there is no mechanical contact between the face of the
hammer and the rear of the firing pin. When carrying the firearm, the
safety lever should be “on” and the hammer resting on the safety
intercept bar.

When the hammer is manually pulled back to its rearmost position (full­cocked), the transfer bar moves up and is positioned between the face of
the hammer and the rearmost portion of the firing pin so that when the
hammer is released from the fully-cocked position by pulling the trigger,
the face of the hammer will strike the transfer bar which, in turn, strikes
the firing pin which fires the shot shell or cartridge. When the trigger is
released, the transfer bar drops down leaving a space between the face of
the hammer and the rearmost face of the firing pin.

THESE FIREARMS ARE DESIGNED SO THAT THE BARREL AND CHAMBER
CANNOT BE EITHER OPENED OR CLOSED WHEN THE FIREARM IS FULLY
COCKED. ATTEMPTING TO FORCE THE CHAMBER OPEN OR CLOSED
WILL DAMAGE YOUR FIREARM AND MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.

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Manual Safety

These firearms are manufactured with a manual safety - USE IT!

Make the Firearm Safe — The safety lever
must be rotated counter-clockwise, fully, so
that the lever covers the red F and exposes
the green S. THE SAFETY LEVER CAN BE
ROTATED COUNTER-CLOCKWISE TO THE
SAFE POSITION WHEN THE HAMMER IS IN
THE REARMOST FULLY COCKED POSITION
OR IS PULLED TO THE REAR ABOUT 1/2”.
NOTE: IN THIS POSITION, (HAMMER DOWN
ON THE MANUAL SAFETY INTERCEPT), THE
ACTION CAN BE OPENED AND CLOSED.

If you wish to safely decock the hammer from
the fully cocked position, engage manual
safety as described above and with the
hammer under the full control of the user
and

keeping the muzzle pointed in a

safe direction

, holding and controlling the
hammer with the thumb, pull the trigger and
slowly and carefully let the hammer move
forward until same is intercepted by the
manual safety.

The manual safety can be disengaged with the
hammer in the forward safe position or with
the hammer in the fully cocked position by
rotating the manual safety lever clockwise to
the position where it covers the green S and
exposes the red F.

“Rest” Position - Fully Forward

“Intercept” Position - Safety On

Fully Cocked - Safety On

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De-Cocking

If the firearm is fully cocked and the user desires to place the hammer in
the rest position, then the hammer must be under full control of the user.

KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. PUT THE SAFETY
LEVER ON.

WHILE CAREFULLY HOLDING AND CONTROLLING THE HAMMER WITH
THE THUMB, PULL THE TRIGGER, SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY LET THE
HAMMER MOVE FORWARD APPROXIMATELY 1/2” AND RELEASE THE
TRIGGER.

CONTINUE TO LET THE HAMMER DOWN UNTIL IT IS RESTING ON THE
MANUAL SAFETY INTERCEPT BAR.

CAREFULLY OPEN THE ACTION AND REMOVE THE PRIMER FROM THE
BREECH. THE DE-COCKING PROCEDURE IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL THE
PRIMER IS REMOVED AND SAFELY STOWED.

Warning

You should practice this method with an empty firearm until you
are completely familiar and comfortable with this procedure.

Ramrod

Your Rossi Muzzleloader is equipped with a collapsible ramrod. The
ramrod must be fully extended before use. To extend the ramrod:

Remove ramrod from storage under barrel. Firmly grasp the wooden
handle and turn the tip until it extends freely. Pull to full length and
continue turning until ramrod is locked in fully extended condition.

To collapse ramrod for storage under barrel, reverse above instructions.

Warning

Ramrod should not be used unless it is locked in the fully
extended position. Do not place the ramrod in the barrel unless
it is fully extended. It can drop fully into the barrel and become
lodged.

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How To Load Your Firearm

Muzzleloading Rifle

See Page 22 for Shotgun and Centerfire Rifle Instructions

Warning

Before loading this or any firearm, always check the bore to be sure it is
free of grease, oil or any other obstruction. BE SURE the chamber is
empty and the entire barrel is clear. Open the breech and remove the
breech plug using the wrench so you can visually check the full length of
the barrel for any obstruction by looking through the chamber end of the
barrel. Failure to do so may damage your firearm and can result in
accidental death or serious injury.

Warning

Unlike cartridges or shells which are factory made to exacting
specifications to ensure consistent shooting performance, muzzleloading
requires that you create your own load for each shot. The performance,
safety and consistency of each shot depends entirely upon your following
these instructions precisely. Failure to do so can result in accidental
death or serious injury.

Warning

Before charging your muzzleloading rifle for the first time, it is very
important that you perform the following steps. Failure to do so may
damage your firearm and can result in accidental death or serious injury.

1. Make sure the safety is set to the ON position.
Open the breech and use the breech plug
wrench to carefully remove the breech plug.

Using a cleaning rod and a
patch, make sure the
barrel is clear of all oil. Oil can affect the
performance of the Pyrodex and sabot bullet and
can create a hazardous situation.

2. Once the barrel is clean, apply a very light coating of oil to the
threads of the breech plug and replace in breech, tightening securely.
It is necessary to recoat the threads with oil regularly to ensure easy
removal.

Breech Open

Removing Breech Plug

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3. Make sure the barrel is clear and the safety is in the ON position.
Close the breech, keeping the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
Carefully push the ramrod into the EMPTY barrel until it comes to a

stop. Make a permanent mark in green on the
ramrod just at the muzzle, being careful to keep
your face away from the muzzle. This will give you
a way to quickly verify an empty barrel by putting

the ramrod into the barrel. If the green mark
lines up with the muzzle, then the barrel is most likely empty. If the
ramrod stops before the green mark, then the barrel is NOT clear and
you will need to carefully remove the primer and the breech plug for
a visual inspection.

Charging the Rifle

WARNING: Put the safety ON before loading and leave it on until you are

ready to fire.

WARNING: Open the rifle and make sure there is no primer in the breech

and leave the breech open during the charging process. Loading a
primed rifle can result in accidental death or serious injury.

WARNING: Once the rifle is charged with Pyrodex, do not look down the

muzzle. Ignition of the powder, even without a bullet, can result in
accidental death or serious injury.

WARNING: Do not smoke while charging your rifle and do not fire the

rifle near the Pyrodex charges. Always be sure the Pyrodex package is
fully closed before firing. The powder can ignite and cause accidental
death or serious injury.

Before loading, make sure the rifle is empty. Loading one charge on top
of another that’s already there can damage your firearm and cause
accidental death or serious injury. Check for a loaded barrel by inserting
the ramrod marked with the red indicator. If the ramrod stops with the
red mark above the muzzle, then the barrel has an obstruction or may be
charged. Make sure the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction and
unscrew the breech plug and investigate.

Mark Ramrod at Muzzle

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Before first loading the rifle for any shooting session, and after cleaning
the bore in the field, fire a few primers without powder or bullets to burn
out any moisture that may be present in the barrel breech. This aids
reliable ignition, and helps avoid a potentially hazardous hangfire
(delayed ignition of powder). Wait one minute for any glowing ember to
die before loading.

If the barrel is clear, than insert two (2) 50 grain
Pyrodex pellets into the barrel, with the black
igniter base facing towards breech. Follow all
package directions regarding the handling of
Pyrodex pellets.

When using the ramrod, hold it with your fingers

around its shaft. Do not cup your palm over the

end of it, and keep the muzzle pointed in a safe

direction.

Using the ramrod, seat the bullet fully down against the powder. Do not
leave any airspace between the bullet and the Pyrodex, as this may result
in accelerated burning and dangerously high pressure. However, DO NOT
pound the bullet forcibly into the powder charge with the ramrod.
Pyrodex can be impact sensitive and ignite from shock.

NOTICE: At this point, check to make sure the breech is still not primed

and open. With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, push the ramrod
down onto the fully seated bullet. Make a red
mark on the ramrod at the muzzle. This will give
you a measure of when the rifle is properly
charged since the Pyrodex and sabot bullet
should always be at the same point in the barrel.
You should never attempt to put the ramrod into the barrel until you have
verified that the safety is ON, there is no primer and the breech is open.

Be sure to remove the ramrod before firing. If the gun is fired with a
ramrod inside the barrel you will damage your firearm and can cause
accidental death or serious injury.

Black Igniter To Breech

Hold Ramrod Safely

Mark Ramrod at Muzzle

Priming the Rifle

Warning

1. Do not prime your muzzleloading rifle until you are ready to fire, and
not a moment before. Ignoring this rule can result in accidental death
or serious injury.

2.

Always carry your muzzleloading rifle with no primer in the breech, with
the hammer fully forward (un-cocked) or with the safety in the ON
position and the hammer resting on the safety intercept bar. Cock the
hammer only when you are in position and ready to fire. Only prime
your muzzleloader when you are ready to fire. Dropping or jarring a
primed and charged muzzleloading rifle can cause the rifle to discharge
unexpectedly and can result in accidental death or serious injury.

3. Do not pass a charged muzzleloader to someone else; do not fire a
muzzleloader that someone else has charged; be aware at all times of
the state of your muzzleloading rifle. Never climb, cross a fence, ride,
drive, jump a ditch or engage in any distracting activity while holding a
charged and primed muzzleloader.

4. When the muzzleloading rifle is charged and primed, it should be in
your hands. If you must, for any reason, put it down, make sure it is
unprimed, secure, and cannot fall. Do not lean it against any surface
that does not provide a safe and secure rest.

5. Resist the urge to clean a charged or primed muzzleloader: Attempting
to do so can result in accidental death or serious injury.

6. Between shots check the hammer face for fragments of spent primers
and clean them out if necessary.

With the safety in the “ON” position and the hammer resting on the safety
intercept bar, open the breech and carefully place a 209 shotgun primer
in the breech plug. The primer can be seated with fingers. No tools are
required or recommended. The primer should be completely seated in
the breech plug without undue pressure.

THE RIFLE IS NOW PRIMED AND CHARGED.

To Fire

Warning

Always be sure the firearm is pointed at the target and away from other
people, buildings and vehicles before firing. Do not fire into water.

With the gun pointed at the target and your finger clear of the trigger and
trigger guard, release the safety and cock the hammer fully back. Pull the
trigger to fire the firearm.

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Primer in Breech Plug

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Unloading Your Firearm

To unload your muzzleloading rifle, discharge it into a safe backstop. This is
the best and safest way to unload a muzzleloading rifle. In some
circumstances, it may not be possible to use this method safely. In these
instances, the following procedure should be followed for the safe unloading
of a charged and/or primed muzzleloading rifle.

WARNING: Be sure the firearm is always pointed in a safe direction and your
fingers are well clear of the trigger and trigger guard area. Pull the hammer
back slightly and put the manual safety in the ON position. Make sure the
hammer is resting on the manual safety intercept.

Open the breech and carefully remove the primer.

WARNING: Do not proceed with removal of the breech plug until you have
checked and rechecked that there is no primer present. Failure to verify the
absence of a primer before unloading can result in accidental death or
serious injury.

Now, using the breech plug wrench, remove the breech plug by rotating it in a
counterclockwise direction.

WARNING: Do not attempt to force the breech plug or use any tool other than
the breech plug wrench. The barrel is still charged and could fire if any
sparks are generated by unnecessary or excessive force on the plug.

Carefully elevate the muzzle and dump the Pyrodex pellets out through the
rear of the barrel into a container. DO NOT attempt to catch the pellets in
your hand. Carefully inspect the Pyrodex for any damage or malformation.
Damaged or malformed pellets should be disposed of properly in accordance
with the Pyrodex package directions.

NOTICE: Your area may have certain regulations dealing with the disposal of
black powder products like Pyrodex. Make sure you are in compliance with
all regulations before disposing of any powder product.

Clean Pyrodex from the chamber area by using an oil saturated patch on the
end of your ramrod. This will saturate any remaining powder and residue,
and it will aid in lubricating the projectile for easy removal.

Take your ramrod with an extension attached and place it into the muzzle of
your barrel. Gently tap the end of the rod or apply pressure, pushing
projectile out through barrel and receiver.

The firearm is now ready for a thorough cleaning of receiver face and barrel
bore.

What to do If Firearm
Fails To Fire

If the rifle fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, ALWAYS WAIT ONE FULL
MINUTE WITH THE RIFLE POINTED AT THE TARGET. It might be a
hangfire: a delayed ignition of the primer or slow burning of the powder,
with the rifle suddenly firing at any time during this minute. Hangfires
result from wet or deteriorated powder or primers contamination from
aerosol lubricants and other causes. If the rifle does not fire, try another
primer. If it still misfires wait ANOTHER full minute, then remove the
breech plug and unload the charge following the directions on Page 18.

Black Powder Fouling

The chemical compounds formed by Pyrodex residue, and certain
percussion caps and primers, are extremely corrosive; rusting will begin
within a few hours after firing, if the firearm is left uncleaned. Fouling
will also slow down or “bind up” moving parts, possibly resulting in
misfires (failures to fire), and “hangfires” (firing delayed up to one
minute). It is, therefore, important that your firearm be cleaned
thoroughly and without delay after each use.

Furthermore, black powder fouling promptly hardens with the passage of
time, making disassembly difficult, and this fouling is extremely corrosive

- even to stainless steel.
ALWAYS INSPECT THE BARREL AND BORE VISUALLY TO MAKE SURE THAT

THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY.

Warning

The barrel can be bulged or burst if earth, snow, water or vegetation is
allowed to enter the muzzle and obstruct the bore. Whenever the muzzle
of your rifle comes into contact with the ground, or you have reason to
suspect that foreign matter may be in the barrel, unload the rifle and
look through the bore from the rear. It’s not enough to just look at the
muzzle; debris can fall some distance inside where it can’t easily be seen.
If anything is lodged inside, never attempt to shoot it out; if the barrel
bursts, it can result in accidental death or serious injury.

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How to Clean Your Firearm

Warning

Before cleaning your firearm, be certain that it is completely unloaded
and the bore and chamber are clear.

Field Cleaning

Firing black powder produces heavy carbon fouling in the barrel with
only a few shots. In order to maintain accuracy it is necessary to clean
the barrel frequently while shooting. “Field cleaning” is readily
accomplished with commercial water-based solvents specially formulated
to dissolve black powder residue.

Put the safety “ON”, open the breech and make sure there is no primer
and the rifle is empty. Screw the brass cleaning jag into the end of the
ramrod; place a solvent-saturated patch over the jag and swab out the
barrel. Repeat with a second wet patch, followed by dry patches until the
bore is clean and dry.

Make sure the hole in the breech plug is not clogged and remove any
fragments of primer lodged in the hammer face or in the action. When
field cleaning is completed, fire a primer or two without powder or
bullets to dry out any moisture remaining from the solvent. Wait one
minute to allow any smouldering spark to burn itself out before
reloading.

WARNING: After removing the breech plug, clean away any powder grains

that may be in the barrel threads before attempting to reinstall the plug.
Black powder can be ignited from the friction of screwing in the plug,
and can result in accidental death or serious injury.

Warning

Further disassembly of the firearm is not recommended and should only
be attempted by a qualified gunsmith.

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Full Cleaning

After each shooting session, always thoroughly clean your rifle. Black
powder residue is corrosive and will rust the action and bore if not
completely cleaned away.

Use a commercial bore solvent specifically formulated for black powder
firearms. Put the safety “ON” and make sure the rifle is unloaded, and
open the action. Unscrew the breech plug and thoroughly clean. Clean
the barrel from either end, following the same procedure described in
“Field Cleaning”.

Wipe up promptly any spilled solvent in the action. Reinstall the breech
plug.

WARNING: After removing the breech plug, clean away any powder grains

that may be in the barrel threads before attempting to reinstall the plug.
Black powder can be ignited from the friction of screwing in the plug,
and can result in accidental death or serious injury.

Wipe a thin film of oil in the bore to prevent rust. Check that no patch or
bits of cleaning material are left in the bore. If the rifle will be stored
unused for a long period, use a light rust-inhibiting grease (which
should be wiped out before the rifle is next used). If you store the rifle
upright, leave the breech open.

Clean the outside of the breech plug, paying special attention to remove
all traces of powder residue and any metallic fragments of primer that
might be lodged there.

Inspect the breech plug to make sure its orifice is not clogged. If the plug
is eroded, cracked, chipped or badly peened, replace it. AVOID excessive
use of aerosol-spray lubricants or preservatives, as these tend to migrate
into places where they shouldn’t be. A light film of oil in the bore and on
the breech threads and hammer, and wiping down the exterior metal
surfaces with an oily rag are all that is necessary.

Warning

DO NOT put the rifle away with a charge in the barrel, even if you have
removed the primer. It is still potentially dangerous: the powder and
bullet are waiting to be accidentally fired later by some careless person
unaware or forgetful of their presence or worse, double-charged.

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To Fire

Warning

Always be sure the firearm is pointed at the target and away from other
people, buildings and vehicles before firing. Do not fire into water.

With the gun pointed at the target, utilize your thumb to pull the hammer
back to the full-cock position. Then pull the trigger to fire the firearm.

How To Load Your Firearm

Shotgun and Centerfire Rifle

See Page 14 for Muzzleloading Instructions

Warning

Before loading this or any firearm, always check the bore to be sure it is
free of grease, oil or any other obstruction. BE SURE the chamber is
empty and the entire barrel is clear. Open the breech and visually check
the full length of the barrel for any obstruction. Failure to do so may
damage your firearm and can result in accidental death or serious injury.

Warning

Do not rely on the color of a shotgun shell to
determine gauge or bore. Always check the box
and the headstamp of the actual shell BEFORE
loading. Failure to do so may damage your firearm
and can result in accidental death or serious injury

With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, press
down on the opening lever and pull the barrel
down. Insert the appropriate gauge shot shell or
cartridge in the chamber and then lift up on the

barrel which will cause it to close into the receiver.

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Chamber
Open

Hammer

Opening

Lever

Trigger

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How to Clean Your Firearm

Warning

Before cleaning your firearm, be certain that it is completely unloaded
and the bore and chamber are clear.

Clean the bore and barrel by using any standard shotgun, rifle or pistol
cleaning rod, brass bore brush and cleaning patches. First run the brass
brush through the barrel several times with powder solvent. Then run
clean patches with the rod through the barrel until the patches come out
clean. Then apply a light coating of oil on a clean patch and run it
through the chamber and barrel. Then put a light coat of oil on all metal
surfaces.

Warning

Further disassembly of the firearm is not recommended and should only
be attempted by a qualified gunsmith.

Unloading Your Firearm

To unload the firearm, press down on the top lever and pull down on the
barrel. This will cause the fired or unfired shot shell or cartridge to be
ejected from the chamber. Rimfire cartridges and shot shells will fully
eject from the firearm, while centerfire cartridges will be partially
extracted and need to be removed by hand.

Warning

Always make sure the chamber will open in a safe direction. Cartridges
and shells ejecting from the chamber can cause injury.

ALWAYS INSPECT THE BARREL AND BORE VISUALLY TO MAKE SURE THAT
THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY.

What to do If Firearm
Fails To Fire

1. Misfires - If you squeeze the trigger and the shot shell or cartridge
does not fire, remain in the shooting position and count to 30. Then,
open the firearm as previously described. This will eject the misfired
shot shell or cartridge from the gun.

2. Underpowered Shot Shell or Cartridge - An underpowered shot shell
or cartridge is unusual if the ammunition is fresh, clean, and factory
loaded. However, if you hear an unusual sound or low report, you
should stop immediately and check, visually, both the chamber and
bore to make sure that there is no obstruction.

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Take Down Instructions

If you wish to “take down” your firearm for transport or storage,
proceed as follows:

1. Make sure firearm is unloaded.

2. Unscrew, counter clockwise, the forward sling swivel until it is not
engaged in the barrel, then pull forearm down and forward from
barrel and receiver assembly. Press the opening lever down and pull
barrel down and then back out of receiver.

3. Reassemble in reverse order.

Use a very thin coat of light oil during below freezing conditions.
Condensation droplets will form soon after the firearm is brought into a
warm room, or it may become wet during inclement weather. In any
case, all moisture should be removed. Exterior metal finishes may be
wiped down with a slightly oiled cloth. For long term storage, lightly oil
the bore, barrel and action with gun oil. Your firearm should be
completely unloaded and stored in a dry area. Never store your firearm
in a carrying case.

To Change Barrels

1. If you wish to change barrels, follow steps set out above in “Take Down
Instructions.”

2. Your rifle barrels have adjustable sights that consist of a front sight that
can be adjusted for elevation (up or down) of the point of impact of the
bullet and an adjustable rear sight that can be moved to affect windage
(point of impact) right and left.

•The front sight is adjusted by using a 1mm allen wrench on the screw
located in front of the sight.

•The rear sight is adjusted by loosening the allen set screw using a
2mm allen wrench and then moving the sight in the dovetail.

•To raise point of impact lower front sight.

•To lower point of impact raise front sight.

•To change point of impact to right, move rear sight in dovetail to right.

•To change point of impact to the left, move rear sight to the left.

Parts

All firearms require periodic maintenance and inspection which may reveal a
need for adjustment or repair. Have your firearm checked by a competent
gunsmith annually, even if it seems to be working well, since breakage,
improper functioning, undue wear, or corrosion of some components may not
be apparent from external examination. If you notice ANY mechanical
malfunction, do NOT continue to use the firearm. UNLOAD the firearm and take
it to a competent gunsmith immediately.

Our Service Department maintains a full complement of replacement parts for
our firearms of current manufacture. Even though most gunsmiths have the
knowledge, training and ability to make the necessary repairs to your firearm,
the skill and workmanship of any particular gunsmith is totally beyond our
control. Should your firearm ever require service, we strongly recommend that
you return it to BrazTech. Follow the instructions outlined on the warranty card
included with your firearm. Remember, unauthorized adjustments or parts
replacement can void your warranty. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to
be absolutely certain that any parts ordered from BrazTech are of the correct
type and are properly fitted and installed by a competent person.

THIS FIREARM
IS A PRECISION MECHANISM AND THE IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS OR
IMPROPER MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MAY RESULT IN A DANGEROUS
MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM, AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY TO
THE SHOOTER OR TO OTHERS.

Therefore, the purchaser and/or installer of
parts must accept full responsibility for the correct adjustment of and function of
the firearm after such installation has been made or attempted.

Repair Instructions

Your firearm has been designed, engineered and manufactured in
accordance with Rossi’s rigid quality control standards. However, any
mechanical device may occasionally require adjustment or repair.

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ROSSI

43H

44H

42H

35F

40

77

34F

33F

27

26M

28M

29

17

16

27

50

46J

47J

48J

49

15D

20

27

52

27

24L

23L

45

38

21

25

14D

39

A

H

31

30

68

70

69

71

73F

72

41

79

Muzzleloader Exploded Diagram

52

27

20

15D

48J

47J

J

49

46J

50

27

D

69

68

28M

M

26M

27

38

71

70

30

17

16

29

27

45

24L

L

21

25

14D

33F

F

79

23L

77

41

40

73F

34F

39

G

ROSSI

31

E

43H

H

44H

A

42H

72

35F

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Muzzleloader Parts List

Barrel Assembly...................A

Receiver Assembly...............B

Receiver .........................14-D

Barrel Pin .......................15-D

Firing Pin ...........................16

Firing Pin Spring................17

Locking Plate.....................20

Trigger Guard ....................21

Trigger Assembly..................L

Trigger ............................23-L

Trigger Lever Pin ............24-L

Trigger Spring....................25

Hammer Assembly..............M

Hammer.........................26-M

Hammer Spring Pin .......28-M

Receiver Assembly Pin.......27

Hammer Spring .................29

Stock Assembly Bushing ....30

Forearm Assembly

Screw Nut ......................31

Forearm Assembly Screw.....E

Stock Assembly ...................F

Stock ...............................33-F

Butt Plate ........................34-F

Butt Plate Screw .............35-F

Recoil Pad Plate ..............73-F

Lower Swivel ......................G

Locking Plate Spring .........38

O-Ring................................39

Butt Stock / Receiver

Screw .............................40

Receiver Locking Nut........41

Forearm Assembly...............H

Forend Locking Screw ...42-H

Wood..............................43-H

Forend............................44-H

Trigger Lever .....................45

Transfer Bar Assembly ..........J

Transfer Bar Lever ...........46-J

Transfer Bar .....................47-J

Transfer Bar Pin ...............48-J

Transfer Bar Lever

Spring.............................49

Opening Lever...................50

Trigger Guard Pin ..............52

Manual Safety ...................68

Manual Safety Screw..........69

Locking Ball.......................70

Locking Spring ..................71

Nylon Washer ....................77

Breach Plug .......................78

Ram Rod ............................79

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Muzzleloader/Rifle Matched Pair

ROSSI

E

39

79

66

65

31

H

43H

52

27

20

15D

48J

47J

49

J

46J

27

D

50

69

68

28M

26M

M

27

38

71

70

30

17

16

29

27

45

24L

L

23L

21

25

14D

33F

F

77

75F

64

67

44H

A

H

A

43H

G

41

40

34F

ROSSI

42H

73

71

66

62

63

78

74

72

7

6

35F

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Muzzleloader/Rifle Matched Pair

Barrel Assembly...................A

Extractor..............................6

Extractor Rod ......................7

Front Sight ..........................9

Extractor Lever Pin............12

Barrel Pin .......................15-D

Firing Pin ...........................16

Firing Pin Spring................17

Locking Plate.....................20

Trigger Guard ....................21

Trigger Assembly..................L

Trigger ............................23-L

Trigger Lever Pin ............24-L

Trigger Spring....................25

Hammer Assembly..............M

Hammer.........................26-M

Receiver Assembly Pin.......27

Hammer Spring Pin .......28-M

Hammer Spring .................29

Stock Assembly Bushing ....30

Forearm Assembly

Screw Nut ......................31

Forearm Assembly Screw.....E

Stock Assembly ....................F

Stock ...............................33-F

Recoil Pad.......................34-F

Recoil Pad Screw............35-F

White Spacer ..................75-F

Lower Swivel ......................G

Locking Plate Spring .........38

O-Ring................................39

Butt Stock / Receiver

Screw .............................40

Receiver Locking Nut........41

Forearm Assembly...............H

Forend Locking Screw ...42-H

Wood MZL .50 ...............43-H

Wood 243.......................43-H

Forend............................44-H

Trigger Lever .....................45

Transfer Bar Assembly ..........J

Transfer Bar Lever ...........46-J

Transfer Bar .....................47-J

Transfer Bar Pin ...............48-J

Transfer Bar Lever

Spring.............................49

Opening Lever...................50

Trigger Guard Pin ..............52

Rear Sight Screw ...............62

Rear Sight ..........................63

Front Sight Base Screw......64

Front Sight.........................65

Front Sight Screw..............66

Front Sight Base.................67

Manual Safety ...................68

Manual Safety Screw..........69

Locking Ball.......................70

Locking Spring ..................71

Cap Screw .........................72

Extractor Stop Pin Slide ....73

Extractor Spring ................74

Nylon Washer ....................77

Breach Plug .......................78

Ram Rod ............................79

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Muzzleloader/Shotgun Matched Pair

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Muzzleloader/Shotgun Matched Pair

Barrel Assembly...................A

Extractor Spring ..................5

Extractor 20GA....................6

Extractor Stop Pin ...............8

Front Sight ..........................9

Extractor Lever..................10

Extractor Lever Spring ......11

Extractor Lever Pin............12

Barrel Pin .......................15-D

Firing Pin ...........................16

Firing Pin Spring................17

Locking Plate.....................20

Trigger Guard ....................21

Trigger Assembly..................L

Trigger ............................23-L

Trigger Lever Pin ............24-L

Trigger Spring....................25

Hammer Assembly..............M

Hammer.........................26-M

Receiver Assembly Pin.......27

Hammer Spring Pin .......28-M

Hammer Spring .................29

Stock Assembly Bushing ....30

Forearm Assembly

Screw Nut ......................31

Forearm Assembly Screw.....E

Stock Assembly ....................F

Stock ...............................33-F

Recoil Pad.......................34-F

Recoil Pad Screw............35-F

White Spacer ..................75-F

Lower Swivel ......................G

Locking Plate Spring .........38

O-Ring................................39

Butt Stock / Receiver

Screw .............................40

Receiver Locking Nut........41

Forearm Assembly...............H

Forend Locking Screw ...42-H

Wood .............................43-H

Forend............................44-H

Trigger Lever .....................45

Transfer Bar Assembly ..........J

Transfer Bar Lever ...........46-J

Transfer Bar .....................47-J

Transfer Bar Pin ...............48-J

Transfer Bar Lever

Spring.............................49

Opening Lever...................50

Trigger Guard Pin ..............52

Rear Sight Screw ...............62

Rear Sight ..........................63

Front Sight Base Screw......64

Front Sight 223..................65

Front Sight Screw..............66

Front Sight Base.................67

Manual Safety ...................68

Manual Safety Screw..........69

Locking Ball.......................70

Locking Spring ..................71

Nylon Washer ....................77

Breach Plug .......................78

Ram Rod ............................79

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Muzzleloading Rifle

Barrel Approx. Overall

Calibers Length Weight Length

.50 23” 6 lb., 5 oz. 38”

Muzzleloading Matched Pair

Barrel Approx. Overall

Calibers/Gauge Length Weight Length

.50/20 ga. 23”/28” 5 lb., 10 oz. 38”/43”
.50/.243 WIN 23”/23” 6 lb., 5 oz. 38”

rev. 06/03

Specifications

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A WORD TO THE WISE

MOST GUN ACCIDENTS HAPPEN BECAUSE THE

SHOOTER CARELESSLY VIOLATES THE SINGLE

MOST IMPORTANT RULE OF SAFE GUN

HANDLING:

ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED

IN A SAFE DIRECTION!

IMPORTANT:

DO NOT DISCARD

KEEP THIS MANUAL WITH YOUR FIREARM.

UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP TRANSFER THIS

MANUAL WITH THE FIREARM.

© Copyright 2002 Braztech International, L.C.

Rossi is a registered mark of Amadeo Rossi, S.A.

The information in this manual is provided as guidelines and directions for the

safe use of your firearm. Braztech and/or Rossi can not be held responsible for

the misuse, illegal or negligent use of our products.We strongly encourage all

firearms owners to observe all firearms safety rules.

Keep this and all firearms and ammunition away from unsupervised children.

Firearms safety is everyone’s responsibility.

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR FIREARM