Another gunsmith question - Texas Hunting Forum

Posted By: PolishTexan

Another gunsmith question - 03/14/15 01:03 AM

I tried to sight in my great uncles Rossi single shot. 223 today and discovered that either the firing pin is broken or the spring that pushes the firing pen is worn out. The firing pin struck the cap, but not hard enough to fire the bullet. Does anyone know of a gunsmith in the Dfw area that works on Rossi rifles. Thank you

Posted By: CitySlickerHunter

Re: Another gunsmith question - 03/14/15 01:12 AM

Maybe Elk Castle in FTW @ Las Vegas Trail

Posted By: Bullfrog

Re: Another gunsmith question - 03/14/15 04:49 AM

Originally Posted By: PolishTexan

I tried to sight in my great uncles Rossi single shot. 223 today and discovered that either the firing pin is broken or the spring that pushes the firing pen is worn out. The firing pin struck the cap, but not hard enough to fire the bullet. Does anyone know of a gunsmith in the Dfw area that works on Rossi rifles. Thank you

Did you give up after one round or did it happen to numerous rounds? Just out of curiosity

Posted By: kmon11

Re: Another gunsmith question - 03/14/15 05:47 AM

Very well could just need a good cleaning.

Posted By: PolishTexan

Re: Another gunsmith question - 03/14/15 07:49 AM

I tried a couple rounds before I stopped and put it up. I don't know how to take it completely apart for a through cleaning

Posted By: boonee

Re: Another gunsmith question - 03/14/15 09:49 AM

Go see Jerry or Lee at Bakes Smoking guns in Terrell, they are off I-20.