Rossi Revolver Instruction Manual

							Owner’s Manual
for Rossi Revolvers
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR FIREARM 
						

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The Rossi Revolver is equipped with the exclusive
“Taurus Security System.” The system is designed
to preclude use of the revolver when the
mechanism is engaged. It consists of an integral
mechanism located  in the hammer. 
When properly activated by use of the key, it
prevents the functioning of the revolver. The
engagement of the mechanism can only be done
utilizing a special key that fits the activation pin.
Engagement (Secure)
To activate the system, it is necessary to insert the
key into the activation pin and turn it clockwise until
a “click” is felt or heard (Fig. 1a). In this position, the
revolver’s mechanism is locked and the pin
protrudes above the surface of the hammer (Fig.
1b).
Disengagement (Ready-to-Fire)
To place the revolver in a firing condition, you must
insert the key in the security mechanism pin and turn
the key counter-clockwise (Fig. 2a). In this position
the top of the pin is in the same plane with the
hammer (Fig. 2b). The revolver is now ready to fire.
WARNING:
All handguns must be kept out of the reach of
children or persons not authorized to use them.
Ammunition should be kept separated from the
handgun. Never fully rely on any safety or security
mechanism. It is not a substitute for safe and
cautious gun handling. No safety or security
mechanism, however positive or well designed,
should be totally trusted. Like all mechanical
devices, the safety or security system is subject to
breakage or malfunction and can be adversely
affected by wear, abuse, dirt, corrosion, incorrect
assembly, improper adjustment, repair, or lack of
maintenance.
Moreover, there is no such thing as a safety which is
“childproof” or which can completely prevent
accidental discharge from improper usage,
carelessness or “horseplay”.
Fig. 1A
Fig. 1B
Fig. 2A
Fig. 2B
ROSSI REVOLVER WITH THE TAURUS SECURITY SYSTEM™ 
						

							Owner’s Manual
for Rossi Revolvers
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR FIREARM 
						

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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
revolver. 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
Revolvers 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.
Rossi and/or 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) neglect, or (6) 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 Rossi and/or Braztech
be liable for incidental or consequential damages, such as loss of use of
property, commercial loss and loss of earnings or profits.
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. 
						

							Safety Warnings
Not Just For Beginners
Regardless of your familiarity or experience with firearms, don’t assume that
you have no 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 firearm safety. Unfortunately,
experienced shooters are found to violate these rules as frequently as
beginners. Thus the basics of safe firearms handling cannot be repeated too
often. Read, re-read and memorize 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 firearm dealers, firearm 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.
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 judgment 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 firearms and ammunition separately 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
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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. 
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 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 cylinder and inspect all chambers), 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:Use a proper holster and draw 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.WARNING:Never carry any handgun in your pocket, purse or waist-band.
Use a pistol case or proper holster with safety flap or strap. 
28.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. 
29.SAFETY FIRST:Write to us concerning any items or circumstances which
might relate to your safety and the operation of our products.
30.DANGER:Never engage a gun lock on a loaded firearm.  
						

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Warning
Rossi revolvers 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 firearm is a complex tool with many parts that must
relate correctly to other parts. Putting a firearm together wrong or with
modified parts can result in a damaged firearm, danger and injury or
death to you and others through malfunction. Always have a qualified
gunsmith work on your firearm.
Danger: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. 
						

							Warning: Ammunition
1. Use only high quality, original, factory-manufactured ammunition only.
Do not use cartridges that are dirty, wet, corroded, bent or damaged.
Do not oil cartridges. Do not spray aerosol type lubricants,
preservatives, or cleaners directly onto cartridges or where excess
spray may flow into contact with cartridges. Lubricant or other foreign
matter on cartridges can cause potentially dangerous ammunition
malfunctions. Use only ammunition of the caliber for which your
firearm is chambered. The proper caliber is permanently engraved on
your firearm; never attempt to use ammunition of any other caliber.
2. The use of reloaded, “remanufactured”, hand-loaded, or other non-
standard ammunition voids all warranties. Improperly loaded
ammunition voids all warranties. 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.
3. 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 cartridges or defectively assembled cartridges.
In addition, the use of a dirty, corroded, or damaged cartridge can
lead to a burst 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.
4. Immediately stop shooting and check the barrel for a possible
obstruction whenever:
•You have difficulty in, or feel unusual resistance in, chambering a
cartridge, or
•A cartridge misfires (does not go off), or
•The mechanism fails to extract a fired 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 bullet
into the obstructed barrel can wreck the firearm and cause serious
injury to the shooter or to bystanders.
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							5. Bullets can become lodged in the barrel.
•If the cartridge has been improperly loaded without propellant
powder, or if the powder fails to ignite (Ignition of the cartridge
primer alone will push the bullet out the cartridge case, but usually
does not generate sufficient energy to expel the bullet completely from
the barrel).
•If the bullet is not properly seated tightly in the cartridge case. When
such a cartridge is extracted from the chamber without being fired,
the bullet may be left behind in the bore at the point where the rifling
begins. Subsequent chambering of another cartridge may push the
first bullet further into the bore.
6. 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. A bullet may be lodged some
distance down the barrel where it can not easily be seen.
IF A BULLET IS IN THE BORE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SHOOT IT OUT
BY USING ANOTHER CARTRIDGE, OR BY BLOWING IT OUT WITH A
BLANK OR ONE FROM WHICH THE BULLET HAS BEEN REMOVED.
SUCH TECHNIQUES CAN GENERATE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE, WRECK
THE FIREARM AND CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
If the bullet can be removed with a cleaning rod, clean any unburned
powder grains from the bore, chamber, and mechanism before
resuming shooting. If the bullet cannot be dislodged by tapping it with
a cleaning rod, take the firearm to a gunsmith.
7. Dirt, corrosion, or other foreign matter on a cartridge can impede
complete chambering and may cause the cartridge case to burst upon
firing. The same is true of cartridges which are damaged or deformed.
8. Do not oil cartridges, and be sure to wipe the chamber clean of any oil
or preservative before commencing to shoot. Oil interferes with the
friction between cartridge case and chamber wall that is necessary for
safe functioning, and subjects the firearm to stress similar to that
imposed by excessive pressure.
9. Use lubricants sparingly on the moving parts of your firearm. Avoid
excessive spraying of any aerosol firearm care product, especially
where it may get on ammunition. All lubricants and aerosol spray
lubricants in particular, can penetrate cartridge primers and cause
misfires. Some highly penetrative lubricants can also migrate inside
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 bullet may become lodged in the barrel.
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