Anyone do any of their own gunsmithing? I’ve put together a bunch of Ar-15s, they are super easy to work with.
The reason I’m posting this is really to find some tips and tricks. My dad gave me an old Rossi 68 .38special which is super similar to a S&W Model 10.
The Rossi will fire soft loads but anything hard, the hammer might not hit with enough force to shoot the bullet. I’ve pulled it apart and nothing is really damaged. I’m thinking about replacing the hammer Nose (30) and Main Spring (39). It only seems logical that the spring could be weak or the nose might be too warn. Any ideas?
The only kicker is I can’t really find parts for this gun online, so I might order the Smith & Wesson parts and try to fit them myself.
I’m not sure why this picture isn’t linking…
Here is a good write up on how to take apart a revolver, specifically this model Rossi.
Rossi Model 68
Similar/Identical Pattern Guns
The same basic assembly/disassembly steps for the Rossi Model 68 also apply to the following guns.
Rossi Model 88 Rossi Model 511 Rossi Model 951
Rossi Model 971
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Rossi Model 68
Brazil
Amadeo Rossi, S.A.,
Sao Leopoldo
38 Special
5 rounds
7 inches
(with 23/i6 -inch barrel)
23/i6 inches
(3-inch available)
22 ounces
With the exception of its removable hammer spring base
and rear sight arrangement, the Rossi design is very close
to the small-frame Smith & Wesson. The Model 68 was
introduced in 1978, is still in production, and is imported
by Interarms. The other models of the Rossi, listed in the
cross-references, differ only in construction material,
sights, or other features that do not relate to takedown.
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Disassembly:
" | Remove the front sideplate screw, located just forward O
of the trigger on the right side. "
Move the crane forward out of the frame and remove
the cylinder and crane assembly toward the left.
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2 Remove the crane from the front of the cylinder.
[ Grip the ejector rod with leather-padded smooth-
" jawed pliers, and unscrew it counterclockwise (front
view). Remove the ejector rod from the front of the
cylinder.
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C Remove the cylinder lock pin from the front of the C Remove the ejector spring from the front of the
cylinder, along with its spring. v" cylinder.
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Remove the ejector/ratchet from the rear of the
cylinder.
Q Remove the two remaining sideplate screws on the
w " right side of the frame. Hold the gun as shown, and
tap the grip frame with a nylon or plastic mallet until
the sideplate falls into the palm of the hand.
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Q The hammer block will likely come off with the
^ " sideplate, but it is shown here in the proper position
for reassembly, along with the other internal parts.
Q Grip the upper neck of the hammer strut with
smooth-jawed sharp-nosed pliers, and move it
slightly downward against the tension of the hammer
spring, then ease it out toward the right and
upward for removal.
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Take care not to lose the hammer spring cup, as it
" will be freed when the spring and strut are removed.
O Move the cylinder latch to the rear, hold it there, and
pull the trigger to tip the hammer back. Remove the
hammer toward the right. Drifting out the small pin
at the front of the hammer will allow removal of the
double-action lever and its spring.
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Q Insert a small screwdriver into the rear of the
rebound slide, and lift it outward off its post in the
frame. The released spring will be caught on the
shaft of the screwdriver. Remove the rebound slide
and spring toward the rear.
A Tip the cylinder hand out of its slot toward the rear,
and remove the trigger toward the right.
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1 g Use a screwdriver to depress the cylinder stop
C Remove the cylinder hand from the right side of the • w« D e | O W n s s | 0 t , n t n e f r ame, and a smaller one to
trigger. Drifting out the small pin at the top of the nudge the stop out toward the right. Take care to
trigger will release the cylinder hand spring for restrain the cylinder stop spring at the front, as it
removal. The larger pin at the center of the trigger will be released as the spring clears the edge of the
retains the trigger strut. recess in the frame.
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7 Remove the screw which retains the cylinder latch
’ " thumbpiece, and take off the thumbpiece toward
the left.
Q Move the internal portion of the cylinder latch all the
" • way to the rear, then remove it toward the right.
Take care to restrain the small spring and plunger
at the rear of the latch, as these parts will be
released as they clear the edge of the frame
recess. Removal of the two small screws on each
side at the top of the frame will allow removal of the
rear sight blade.
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Q Drifting out the cross-pin in the barrel underlug will
release the front latch plunger and spring for 20 T n e n a m m e r s P n n 9 D a s e is retained by a cross-pin
removal toward the rear. fc v • in the frontstrap of the grip frame.
Reassembly Tips:
•fl When replacing the cylinder hand on the trigger, insert
a small screwdriver into the rear of the trigger and lift
the rear arm of the cylinder hand spring as the hand
is moved into the trigger. The rear arm of the spring
must rest on top of the smaller forward pin on the
inside of the hand.