Heres the rifle I found a while back......(finally took pics)

[NOLA_Ken]

Here's the rifle I found a while back......(finally took pics)

Found this Rossi .22 pump a while back in an abandoned house that was about to be demolished here. It's a complete wreck as you can see from the amount of metal lost to rust, but the neat thing is the hammer and trigger still work, though the barrel is completely rusted shut. I'm really surprised the wood is in such good shape, even though the rest of it is so rough. I worked it over with a brass brush and got most of the active rust off and I'm about to give it a good oiling and hang it on the wall.

 

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[Curious The George]

Re: Here's the rifle I found a while back......(finally took pics)

You sure it's a Rossi? Sure does look like a Remington to me.

 

[chefrider]

Re: Here's the rifle I found a while back......(finally took pics)

I was about to say the same thing, George. It looks like a 1906 Remington pump, also known as a takedown rifle because you remove the one screw on the side of the receiver and it slides apart. It would have been a good shooter in its day.

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Re: Here's the rifle I found a while back......(finally took pics)

Yeah it's a Rossi model 62, which is basically a clone of the Remington. Unfortunately it's so rusted I can't find any markings on the receiver or barrel. Looks good on the wall though

 

[GAOldsman]

Re: Here's the rifle I found a while back......(finally took pics)

Yep that's a Rossi model 62, I've got one just like it and it is a sweet shooting rifle. My rifle will shoot as fast as you can pump it with the trigger held. Accurate within 3" at 100 yards as well. Good find there NOLA_Ken
Scot

 

[steelheadwill]

Re: Here's the rifle I found a while back......(finally took pics)

That's a great save!!
Never heard of a pump rifle.
good looking vintage firearm

 

[Hasse]

Re: Here's the rifle I found a while back......(finally took pics)

You gun was manufactured in Sao Leopoldo, southern Brazil.
Fit twelve bullets.
Good find, congrats!
http://www.falconarmas.com.br/shop/product_info.php?products_id=4570

 

[detectbrad]

Re: Here's the rifle I found a while back......(finally took pics)

Wow, that is a great find...wonder what else was around that property.

 

[birdman]

Re: Here's the rifle I found a while back......(finally took pics)

Nice wall hanger!

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Re: Here's the rifle I found a while back......(finally took pics)

Wow, that is a great find...wonder what else was around that property.

Not much else there, the lot is on my list to MD though, now that the building and rubble have been cleared.

 

[chefrider]

Re: Here's the rifle I found a while back......(finally took pics)

I did not realize Rossi made a clone....learn something everyday I guess....that will make a great wall hanger in the mancave .

 

[phs3194]

Re: Here's the rifle I found a while back......(finally took pics)

The Rossi 62A is a close copy of the Winchester model 62A. The exteriors look identical, but there are some internal differences. As an example, the Winchester would shoot shorts, longs and long rifle ammunition, while the Rossi is long rifle only. They are a lot of fun to shoot. That one will make a very good wall hanger!
Charles