Rossi .32 S&W Long model 69 Nickel 3 inch 6 Shot 32 Smith & Wesson Long Caliber Model 30 Copy Firearms International 1967 Production

This listing is for the exact revolver in the photos. We began selling Rossis well made copies of the Smith & Wesson Chief’s Special in the 1960s, as the model 20. We have this one recorded as a Model 69, but it may well be a 20. From its 58000 range serial number, it was manufactured in 1967. Manufacturer is Amadeo Rossi of Sao Leopoldo, Brazil, a Taurus affiliate. Importer was Firearms International, located in the District of Colombia. It came to us from its home in New England. Type is traditional double and single action pocket revolver. Construction is entirely steel, with polymer magna type service grips. Frame is J Size small frame, with Round Butt Grip frame and 3 screw side plate. Barrel is 3 inch heavy type. Front Sight is serrated blade fit into its matte rib upper. Rear sight is frame integral fixed notch. Cylinder capacity is 6 rounds of .32 Smith & Wesson [short] and .32 S&W Long ammunition interchangeably. Trigger is .240 serrated face service type with matching shorter spur serrated hammer. Thumb latch cylinder release is classic concave type. Weight empty is a well balanced 19 1/4 ounces with center of gravity at the trigger. Double action trigger pull is smooth and consistent, 12 pound vicinity, with a 3 1/2 pound single action pull. Safety system consists of a transfer bar that prevents the firing pin from touching a cartridge primer unless the trigger is fully depressed. It does not have an internal hammer lock like current production Rossis. Surface detractions are only moderate, with finish damage on the rib behind the front sigh, on the ejector rod, and on two cylinder flutes. We rate this 69 as Very Good, 80 percent vicinity by our estimate; but photos ought to suffice for our distinguished shoppers to judge finish grade for themselves. Bore, chamber, and mechanism are all bright and clean. Cylinder times and aligns correctly in all six positions. Lateral cylinder play is minimal with the trigger relaxed, and negligible with it fully depressed. Blast effect to the cylinder face and top strap is minimal. We do not believe this revolver was fired more than 200 times. Replacement pricing on this model 69’s descendant model 351 is $300 or more in our area. We’re offering the attractive and serviceable model 69 Nickel in the photos, however, for only $ 279.00. Not transferable to civilian residents of California, District of Colombia, or Massachusetts. Any ammunition or personnel showing in our photos is Not included. $15 lower 48; $40 Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico, USPS Priority, insured with Delivery Confirmation. Don’t let your buddies use your account, that kind of thing smells like felony level straw purchase attempt. NO AMEX NO PAYPAL. We accept MC/Visa/Discover/USPS MO paid orders shipped ASAP. 7 day hold on checks. FFL ok by fax, e-mail or mail, please ask your dealer to put your name and Gun Brand on there. 7 day money back on used, no return on New Items, layaway, or ammo. We do not pay transfer fees or return shipping. Lay-away 20% down, balance in 90 days. Phone hours 8:00 – 5:00 CST Mon - Fri CST. Local pickup OK. Robertson Trading Post 117 Front Street PO Box 365 Henderson, Tennessee 38340 We Buy, Sell, or Trade. We always have, since 1952.