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Rio Grande parts schematic

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 07:53
by Trib
Gentlemen/ladies,
Can anyone direct me, or share with me a parts schematic for a Rossi "Rio Grande" (SS) in .30/.30. She was made by Taurus in Brazil by Braztech out of Miami, FL. Serial # SS886
Barring that, she is strikingly similar to a Marlin 336. (of the same caliber) can anyone tell me the differences between these two models/manufacturers? Can I use Marlin parts in replacement of Rossi?
Have had one sitting in my closet for a number of years and when I went to cycle it she froze up on me. Would like to take her apart and take a look but don't want to wind up with a bunch of "Parts". Thank you all in advance and am looking forward to being an active member of this forum.
-Trib-

Re: Rio Grande parts schematic

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 08:21
by HarryAlonzo
Welcome aboard!

Numrich sells downloadable pdfs for $1.50. They don’t have one for the Rio Grande, but the RG is a 336 clone with cosmetic differences. It may not be exact, but it should keep you out of trouble.

Re: Rio Grande parts schematic

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 08:45
by Trib
Harry,
Thank you for the welcome. And thank you for you input. Yes, I noticed that the 336 and the RG are similar. that could also mean that parts interchangeability is possible. Thank you again. :)

Re: Rio Grande parts schematic

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 11:41
by HarryAlonzo
That, I would not bank on.

Re: Rio Grande parts schematic

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 12:16
by Archer
Good luck,
The 336 is probably your best bet on a schematic.
Here's a version that appears to be from Numrich from a few years ago.
https://www.longhunt.com/schematics/popup_mar_336c.html

I would hope their purchased version might be better but I don't know about that.

Re: Rio Grande parts schematic

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 16:30
by Ohio3Wheels
You might also check out Brownels. I've been able to get schematics for older guns there.

Make smoke,

Re: Rio Grande parts schematic

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 18:05
by Trib
Gentlemen,
Thank you for all your replies. Archer, the diagram of the 336 was great thank you.
I have taken the RG down, cleaned, lubed and re-assembled her. No problems. Tomorrow to the range. Will keep you all abreast. Thank you again. :)

Re: Rio Grande parts schematic

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 21:36
by Ranch Dog
At one time, you could get the manuals off of the Rossi website. I haven't been there a while and could no longer find any manuals. I have the PDF and attached it below. There is a schematic in the manual on page 20.

Re: Rio Grande parts schematic

Posted: 29 Dec 2020 21:37
by Ranch Dog
For now, I still have all three of mine; 30-30 AI, 38-55 Win, and 45-70 Govt.

Re: Rio Grande parts schematic

Posted: 30 Dec 2020 08:41
by Trib
RD,
Thank you kindly for the link to the Rossi Manual. It is most appreciated. :)