Hello,
I recently picked up a Rossi R92 in .357 from around 1982, and it looks like it was stored in a safe most of its' life.
I am new to the 1892 action design.
In using it, I noticed that the extractor lever seems so stiff it feels almost 'seized/gummed' up tight.
In closing the bolt [with or without round], the last 1/4" of bolt travel [before full lockup] requires a significant amount of force, as the extractor is being forced up by the chamber cut or by the rim of the cartridge.
Before I try to yank the extractor up and polish the sides/clean it up, I'd like to know if this is normal for the design?
or, does it seem mine is in need of disassembly/tweaking, to allow it to flex with less resistance?
Any tips would be appreciated.
Thank you!
I recently picked up a Rossi R92 in .357 from around 1982, and it looks like it was stored in a safe most of its' life.
I am new to the 1892 action design.
In using it, I noticed that the extractor lever seems so stiff it feels almost 'seized/gummed' up tight.
In closing the bolt [with or without round], the last 1/4" of bolt travel [before full lockup] requires a significant amount of force, as the extractor is being forced up by the chamber cut or by the rim of the cartridge.
Before I try to yank the extractor up and polish the sides/clean it up, I'd like to know if this is normal for the design?
or, does it seem mine is in need of disassembly/tweaking, to allow it to flex with less resistance?
Any tips would be appreciated.
Thank you!