I have discovered perhaps the most absurd and annoying technical support and customer service — Rossi/Braztech.
By email for three weeks, and just now by telephone with a human being, Rossi has informed me that the sizes of the two barrel dovetails is not available ANYWHERE from or by Rossi. I left my callback number for a supervisor. I can see Rod Serling walking slowly from our private airfield. He's less than half a mile from the front door. *** Okay. I have the Rossi Model 92 imported by Braztech. Since I bought it NIB, it has the current dovetail sizes. Since the Model 92 has changed importers several times, that this rifle is of current import may be important.
If anyone is able to furnish these dovetail sizes so I can order replacement sights, I will greatly appreciate the information.
It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and then don't say it. Sam Levinson
Posts: 1528 | Location: Seeley Lake | Registered: 21 November 2007
Originally posted by dpcd: I have the hen and the egg; have a new, unfired 44-40 Rossi barrel, with rear sight, for $100. Front sight was part of the barrel band.
Front sights of the new one and also another Braztech 92 are inserted within dovetails. The second one has a replacement front sight, so I was unable ferret information about replacement.
It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and then don't say it. Sam Levinson
Posts: 1528 | Location: Seeley Lake | Registered: 21 November 2007
Yes, I know; my barrel solves your problem of not being able to find a front sight; there is no front sight on the barrel; it is part of the barrel band.
Posts: 17442 | Location: USA | Registered: 02 August 2009
Originally posted by dpcd: Front sight was part of the barrel band.
In my opinion this feature was perhaps the worst feature on the entire rifle.
After a while, that band starts twisting around...
I made myself a little ramp sight and soldered it on the barrel just behind the band. Good thing I am not a professional smith. Would never make any money at it.
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Originally posted by dpcd: Yes, I know; my barrel solves your problem of not being able to find a front sight; there is no front sight on the barrel; it is part of the barrel band.
I'm confused.
It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and then don't say it. Sam Levinson
Posts: 1528 | Location: Seeley Lake | Registered: 21 November 2007
The early Rossi M92's had no dovetailed front sight. The front barrel band held a front sight with a sight blade was pinned into. At least mine was which I bought in the early 80's.
I think dp is saying that he needs not to worry about the dovetail slot size.
Hip
Posts: 1904 | Location: Long Island, New York | Registered: 04 January 2008
Ok, to clear up the confusion; the earlier Rossi carbines had the front sight as part of the front barrel/mag tube band. I never had one come loose. They discontinued that design because you couldn't change the front blade height. Here is one. This is why I said it would solve your dove tail problems because there isn't one. The rear sight is the same as now.
Posts: 17442 | Location: USA | Registered: 02 August 2009
Originally posted by Naphtali: I have discovered perhaps the most absurd and annoying technical support and customer service — Rossi/Braztech.
By email for three weeks, and just now by telephone with a human being, Rossi has informed me that the sizes of the two barrel dovetails is not available ANYWHERE from or by Rossi. I left my callback number for a supervisor. I can see Rod Serling walking slowly from our private airfield. He's less than half a mile from the front door. *** Okay. I have the Rossi Model 92 imported by Braztech. Since I bought it NIB, it has the current dovetail sizes. Since the Model 92 has changed importers several times, that this rifle is of current import may be important.
If anyone is able to furnish these dovetail sizes so I can order replacement sights, I will greatly appreciate the information.
Someone at Rossi/Braztech may be helping?? But I 'm unsure.
"Thank you for the serial number, we do ask for this information to verify the model. Dove tail cuts are a Novick standard. Is there anything else I can assist you with today? Have a nice day."
1. I requested widths of front AND rear sight dovetails. This is one? Which one? Or this an answer for both? 2. What is Novick standard dimensionally? How would I use it to identify sights that will install on my current model Rossi Model 92?
As you may be aware, I'm confused and am considering becoming frustrated.
It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and then don't say it. Sam Levinson
Posts: 1528 | Location: Seeley Lake | Registered: 21 November 2007
The sight is described as intended for Legacy (distributor) rather than Braztech. Legacy ceased being Rossi distributor perhaps as long as a decade ago. And the root of my problem is that Rossi has changed dimensions on dovetail slots.
Having typed that, I wish it were not so. I wish your measurements were confirmed accurate for Braztech 92s.
It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and then don't say it. Sam Levinson
Posts: 1528 | Location: Seeley Lake | Registered: 21 November 2007
