11/4/2023 0 Comments Rossi lever actions![]() The rear sight is a classic buckhorn sight with a steel graduated elevation ramp for adjustments. The barrel, magazine tube, bolt, trigger, and hammer all have a blued finish-as do the steel iron sights. Barrel and Blued Parts of the Rossi Rio Bravo They are perfectly functional, but steel, or even aluminum, would make a big difference in the aesthetics and overall appeal of a western-style. One of few quibbles I have with the rifle’s build is the plastic construction of the two barrel bands-the front one features an integrated sling swivel stud. It shoulders well, and should hold up just fine. The stock is capped with a plastic ribbed recoil plate that’s secured by two Phillips screws. The finished fit of the fore-end and barrel to the receiver could be better-executed, along with the serial number engraving. It’s acceptable, but not at the level you’ll see on more expensive rifles-particularly the fit between the receiver and fore-end. Fit of the wood is also in step with the price tag. I don’t expect the finish to hold up well to a lot of exposure to moisture, and the wood seems to dent easily. This Rossi Rio Bravo is stocked with an unspecified species of wood furniture, with a decent finish that’s in line with the rifle’s price point. The receiver cover is easily removed for breech-to-muzzle cleaning and lubrication of parts. I measured the overall trigger pull weight at a consistent 5 pounds, 5 ounces on my Lyman trigger pull gauge. It has a two-stage pull with a long first stage and a crisp, reasonably light break that makes pinging steel rimfire targets a cinch. When the hammer is retracted slightly, it clicks into a position that keeps the hammer approximately an eighth-inch off the firing pin. Unlike some lever-action rifles, it does not have a half-cock position, but does have what I’d call an eighth-cock position. The Rossi Rio Bravo has an external hammer and a crossbolt safety. The action operates smoothly and, when closed, the lever has no play or wobble. This might seem odd to those accustomed to loops that touch the stock, but it’s not unprecedented. The lever loop is also finished in gold PVD, and in the closed position there’s a half-inch gap between it and the stock. 22 LR lever-action rifles, and features a small dovetail for mounting a scope with tip-off rings on top. This style of receiver is characteristic of many. It’s held in place by four Phillips screws and can be removed for cleaning the barrel and bolt. The heart of the Rossi Rio Bravo is its aluminum alloy receiver that has a cover plate that encloses the top and sides of the receiver. Aside from the eye-catching gold, it’s actually more similar to rifles like that Ithaca model 72 Saddlegun. ![]() ![]() Finishes like this collect more fingerprints than the ATF, but when it’s wiped down it looks sharp. Its gold-colored PVD finish is durable, flashy, and presents a posture of Old West showmanship. The jazzy finish of the Gold, Wood model Rossi Rio Bravo does give it a look like the Henry Golden Boy rifle, while coming in at a more affordable price. Nuts and Bolts of the Rossi Rio Bravo Gold
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