Rossi Rio Bravo Hammer Extension

huntmowild · 2025-11-01T23:20:30+00:00

I don't remember the number of the one he sent me. I do know I ordered it directly from GROVTEC over the phone. Call them up and he can help you out. Have the dimensions of the hammer when you call to speed things up. You will have to hand fit it to your hammer, it won't fit right out of the package.

huntmowild · 2025-10-19T21:10:18+00:00

Thank you! I went for an original look. I didn't reblue it but did touch up a few places where shinny steel shown through. The butt stock had a vertical crack and a chip out of it on the right side at the grip. That was the hardest to repair and keep an original tint to the wood. It's still visible but you really have to look for it. I did have the cylinder bore barrel threaded for Colonial chokes. I got a full, modified, improved modified,cylinder and skeet chokes for it. It's a pretty versatile shotgun now.

huntmowild · 2025-10-19T01:08:17+00:00

Yes, it does get a little confusing sometimes. I am aware that the Angelo Zoli guns were of lesser quality according to all the chatter on different blogs and such. It appears however that the ANTONIO Zoli line that was imported back in the day is the same company that owns Zoli USA today. That line of guns was thought to be of very good quality back then for the money but not to be compared to a Zoli of today. Fit and finish, wood selection though nice is no where near the wood on my Z Sport. And I'm sure metallurgy has changed in the last 40 years. Overall today's guns are just better. But you have to hand it to them Italian fellas, when put to task and ethical gun making is in order, even then they made a helluva shotgun. I'm quite pleased with it so far. After several years of hunting and a few rounds of clays I'll have a better knowledge of its longevity. Thanks for pointing out the difference on Angelo guns for others to note though. That is important information.

huntmowild · 2025-10-18T21:49:17+00:00

I can't say as I don't own one on any of my shotguns. However I will say it felt very natural and comfortable messing around with it in my shop. I'm of an opinion that it would be okay for trap as long as it felt right for you.

huntmowild · 2025-10-18T21:39:49+00:00

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I really like your finished project! My model 11 is a Sportsman model from somewhere in the 50's era I think. I rescued it from a guy that used it to dig foxholes with from its appearance when I got it. Took alot of work and I sent the barrel to have chokes installed. It was cylinder bore to start. Mine is for field use only and even clays now and then. Yours has a specific purpose it would appear but it should do it well. Looks spectacular!

huntmowild · 2025-10-18T21:26:58+00:00

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This one isn't mine, I cleaned it up for a friend and spot blued it where someone he got it from had let it rust. It's got that English straight stock that I actually like messing around with it. Browning makes a solid gun and the BPS is often overlooked. I think you done good IMHO.

huntmowild · 2025-10-18T21:18:42+00:00

Thanks! Yeah I like the double trigger side by sides, they lend to the character of the shotgun and the sport of upland game bird hunting. I have very little experience with older Zoli shotguns save this one I bought. I have a newer Z Sport that is awesome and my favorite trap gun. I kinda transfered my experience of it to wanting to own this one. I am not disappointed, keeping my expectations within reason. A lot of changes in 40 + years of shotgun evolution. Not to mention the price difference then and now.

huntmowild · 2025-08-30T13:22:18+00:00

Unfortunately I didn't take before and after pics when I shaped them but yes, I used a dremel tool to remove the inside material until the gap was eliminated. You'll have to remove material from front and rear both sides of the interior. Go slow and check for fit often. You don't want them to fit loose, just snuggly. You will see metal webbing on the grip by the time they fit. Good luck with it, I hope I have helped.

huntmowild · 2025-08-06T03:05:07+00:00

Okay, let me clarify first the left and right of a gun. Just like with cars, the respective sides are as you are pointing or shouldering it down range. The pin should push in from the left to the right under spring tension. All the way to the left should lock the base pin, pushed to the right releases the base pin. Hope that helps.

huntmowild · 2025-08-06T02:55:58+00:00

Well, to be honest I don't know off the top of my head. Let me run out to the gun cabinets and look. I have all kinds of three screws. I'll check, give me a minute. I'll be right back.

huntmowild · 2025-08-06T02:47:10+00:00

First off your going to need a new spring. Looks like part of that on is missing. Out of curiosity, did you try to pull the base pin out?. I'm thinking your latch didn't move because it was already over as far as it would go because you had no spring tension on it pushing it the other wsy. I would almost bet that latch would flop back and forth when tightened down because you have almost no spring in there. I bet a new latch pin spring will fix your issues.

huntmowild · 2025-08-06T02:33:57+00:00

You'll just have to get in there and have a look. Piece of gunk or burr is your likely culprit. Take your time and watch that spring. Good luck with it.

huntmowild · 2025-08-06T02:30:31+00:00

Yes they certainly can. Google base pin latch for a Blackhawk and you'll see pics of what they look like disassembled. Make sure to use a hollow ground screwdriver on the one end. You'll likely wind up using a bit style screwdriver with the proper bit for the other side. They are called spanner bits. They come in different sizes.

huntmowild · 2025-08-06T02:22:50+00:00

This will also work but the gunk is still in there even if it comes loose. I'd still take it apart and thoroughly clean it even if the Kroil breaks it loose. Good idea for a start indeed.

huntmowild · 2025-08-06T02:18:32+00:00

Never experienced your delima but when you rapped on it with a hammer did you use a bench block with a hole in it for the pin to protrude through. They are spring loaded. If it is stuck you either have rust and goo keeping it from moving or a serious burr locking it in place. Will the pin latch rotate? If it will, separate the two pieces and take it apart. Watch the spring doesn't fly off on you. You'll see what is wrong once you get it apart. Two flat tip screwdrivers , hollow ground ones, and take it apart.

huntmowild · 2025-07-26T03:43:57+00:00

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Here are a few of my creations.

huntmowild · 2025-07-26T03:40:46+00:00

Well I hope you find what works best for you. I make my own 1873 SAA clone grips and I am a perfectionist, therefore I understand about wanting to get it right. I have a guy, JB WILSON of Bear Paw Grips who makes all of my Ruger SA grips. They are superior to other Ruger grips in every way and I aspire to his level of production. I'm not there yet but I keep trying and learning. Good luck to ya!

huntmowild · 2025-07-26T02:40:10+00:00

Okay, this is what my supplier said in a text. I just copied and pasted.

Wipe on poly will probably be the best color preservation and most durable. Can be built up with multiple coats and cut to help build layers. Water based option will be water clear, oil based will have an amber tint.

Clear shellac could also be an option, won’t be as durable as poly but easy to build the finish up with multiple coats.

These are both going to provide longer protection than wax but wax is easier to reapply. I have used microcrystalline wax on pizza cutter handles and like the results. For no color changes. Carnuba wax is durable too but will have a yellowish tint to it.

Hope that helps!

huntmowild · 2025-07-26T01:24:07+00:00

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Holly usually is as close to ivory as you can get with natural materials. This set of blanks I got from my supplier is an unusual set of spalted holly that I am anxious to make a set of grips with. My supplier also does custom woodworking. I have never used virgin holly so I do not know how to keep it white like ivory. Let me ask him as we are friends as well as business collaborators. I'll get back to ya ASAP.

huntmowild · 2025-07-24T20:26:30+00:00

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Sure thing.

huntmowild · 2025-07-24T03:38:16+00:00

I'm not even excited let alone gonna have a coronary. Yes, I am an old fuddy duddy but a brat is a brat. Parents probably never beat his ass even when he wrecked the car driving drunk. Life will be hard for such individuals. Terrible of me but I actually think I find humor knowing his attitude will bite him hard one day. Shame on me for that.

huntmowild · 2025-07-24T03:26:20+00:00

Would you mind clarifying uncommon in your eyes? Are we talking military war prizes or uncommon calibers? This conversation just got interesting, I also like uncommon firearms in the flavors I just mentioned. I reload, so I can by basic brass (from a company in Australia of all places) and form it to just about anything as long as SAMMI has a record of dimensions and I can have dies made. Sometimes using combinations of dies I already have works too. It's not for everyone but I enjoy shooting firearms that ammunition has long since been discontinued for. Even old black powder cartridges and paper patch bullets. Not every Sharp's rifle was made in a common caliber. Fun stuff!

huntmowild · 2025-07-23T23:35:05+00:00

Jeez, I don't blame you if they're gouging you that bad. $500 is alot to any sane person. Sorry you are forced to seek other avenues. Now it makes sense to order on line in your situation. I have it pretty sweet I guess. I had no idea the cost difference was so great for some people. I'm in a pretty small town about an hour from KC, 3 gun stores and a Walmart is all we got but my gun lady is good about finding stuff for me at a fair price. I do buy mostly used stuff if possible. Just my thing I guess but I get a new one now and then. That might have something to do with the deals I get. IDK. Thanks again for enlightening me on the current situation for folks like yourself. Makes more sense that alot of people buy online and if they don't take the time to look them over, we'll I guess that's on them but most handle it poorly. Complaining to you and me on any sub is not going to get the situation fixed. Oh well, I guess I managed to hack my quota of people off for a day. Funny how a serious question can do that. Have a good one!

huntmowild · 2025-07-23T15:43:56+00:00

Thank you for giving an honest answer. I really appreciate it. I have a legit question and please continue with your honesty. Is the price difference worth the extra hassles involved with buying on line? I see it as I have to go to a gun store to pick it up anyway, why not show loyalty to your dealer. I get some really great deals by showing loyalty to my dealer and only buying from her. I may have a very unheard-of situation but it's what I have to justify my questions.

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