Raven Law Dog Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 OK Cowboys, I need your advice. I just acquired a Rossi Overland 12ga, I'm trying to over come old habit of not having to cock manually. Rabbit ears on this animal are small and springs are really stiff. Hammers have coil springs. Does anyone have experience with lightening them up? I can' afford a gunsmith and I don't want to screw it up by not seeking advice. Also, being out of production so long, do you know of any spare parts supplier? Thanks for any help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tequila Shooter Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Here’s a place that still has some parts for it Gun Parts I’ll leave the lightening up to those with more experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 For parts: JACK FIRST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 It possible you local Ace Hardware helpful hardware man may have something that may work. Take a spring (and strut too) in and try to match inside diameter with one that looks lighter. It can be too long - just cut it off. And you can grind the stock coil spring down to weaken it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Rossi double hammer springs are strong but they will weaken in time. They are not made with the best steel. They will break down if you shoot a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 I haven't looked in a long time so don't quote me, but you may also be able to substitute modified Ruger Main Springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 Leave it cocked all the time, and the springs will set a good bit. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Kiowa Jones #6765 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Those spring are really strong. They make them like that because of how they are mounted on the lock plate. If you will notice the spring actually drags on the plate. If the stop there where the strut goes through was a bit more off the plate it wouldn't need such a heavy springs. There is a poor boy fix, though. Mark the plate where the spring is dragging then use a burr to cut a spring clearance trench in the plate. Careful you don't grind through. It also helps to adjust the lower leg of the strut so you get minimum rebound. Just enough to set the sear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Law Dog Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 Thanks Cowboys for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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