.32 s & w long

JSWHITEX

This is another inheirited gun and I can't seem to find any information on it or I am looking in the wrong place. It is a revolver, the stamp on it is Amadeo Rossi and the barrel has .32 s&w long. It also says brasil. I do not have the fire arm infront of me at the current moment, so I am going from memeory and the little info I wrote down. Anyone with any help would be greatly appreciated.

1KYDSTR

Madein Brazil. Rossi guns now carry (IN THE RIFLES ANYWAY)the Puma name. Good quality guns of late, but in years past something of a spotty record. They are not as good as Smiths, Colts or Rugers, but they are better than Rohms and many of the Spanish Eibar junk.

gotstolefrom

I have two Rossi Revolvers, 5 shot 38 snub that in 15+ years have never had a failure. Neither pistol probably never had more than 750 rounds through them though. The finish is deep blue gloss, fit is better than the the early Taurus Revolvers I had. Neither DA or SA fire has any creepy or rough spots, the SA break is actually crisp.

Two weeks ago an old friend came by to visit, and we see each other 3 or 4 times a year....at least one for a shoot. He said he was shopping for a carry snubby, and may go 38. I brought him the revolvers and told him to see which fit him best (grips are different on identical revolvers). He said which one he liked, and I said great, it's yours. He refused to take it as a gift, so I've loaned it to him for an indefinite period. YEAH YEAH....THIS IS LONG AND SAPPY....but

He called yesterday and has really enjoyed getting familiar with the gun and has had several people tell him that they COULD NOT BELIEVE IT WAS ROSSI.

So, they have made some crap, but have also made some nice pieces, really roller coaster quality.

Now you've had two responses that tell you that you may have a good gun, or may have a P.O.C.

Seems to me you've got some shooting to do.
If you like it, you have a nice pistol.

JSWHITEX

Thank you for your insight. I hope to like it as much as you like yours. Only time will tell. I sincerely thank you for sharing you thoughts.

Bamavol

I have fired a Rossi 38 and it shoots as well or better than most other revolvers.

ATF

Rossi Firearms Co.I believe is now owned by Taurus.[:)]

Marc1301

Wouldn't worry too much with a tame load like that anyway, unless the gun has some inherent defect.

jbw1776

quote:Originally posted by ATF
Rossi Firearms Co.I believe is now owned by Taurus.[:)]


I noticed that too last time I ordered a Rossi Pistol.

Ben

nmyers

Rossi's were popular in the '50s & '60s. They cost around $60 when a J-frame S&W cost > $100. Serviceable, but the fit & finish are not up to S&W, Colt, etc. I would not fire high power loads in one.

Taurus bought out Rossi in 1997; Taurus produces guns with the Rossi name, but they are Tauri. Taurus will not provide parts or service for any Rossi not imported by Braztech.

Neal