Since Taurus bought Rossi, they don't answer any questions about the Rossis that were imported by Interarms.
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I was wondering if anyone knew what the markings on this Rossi were, and perhaps an approximate year or date of manufacture. I know Remington puts different codes to identify barrels, chokes, the gunsmith who inspected it, repairs, etc. Also there is a number 6 perhaps above the "XII.91". On the frame under the left grip, it looks like "XII.91" maybe, but the numbers to the right of the decimal look like they weren't struck well just the tops of them are visible. Also on the frame under the right side grip is the number 82 above and to the right of "5 9 88". On the cylinder yoke is "5 9 88", and that also appears on the bottom of the frame when you remove the right grip. Then there is some markings I don't understand. On the frame behind the cylinder yoke, it looks like "M685" (Rossi didn't make a Model 685), so I'm thinking it's M68S.
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On the frame on the right side under the cylinder is the INTERARMS stamp, then the serial number AA132502. The left side of the barrel has the "AMADEO ROSSI S.A.", the right side of the barrel has ".38 SPECIAL". The Blue Book doesn't talk about a model 68S, but I saw a website that said that the model 68 was produced from 1978 until 1985, then the model 68S was produced from 1993 until 1998. When I go to the Blue Book of Gun Values, it talks about the Rossi model 68, and no other Rossi models fit the description of this gun.
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This is a Rossi model 68S, as far as I can tell. I just bought this Rossi snubby from another INGO member, and I like to find out as much information as possible about used gun when I buy them. Value in excellent condition$150 for the 68 and $175 for the "S" The current line(much improved) is imported by Braz-TechInternational in Miamia,FL and the firearms carry a lifetime warranty. Rossi will make every efort possible to ensure Rossi Revolvers will be inspected, serviced if necessary, and returned to customers in a prompt, timely fashion. Rossi is developing inspection and repair solutions.
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fixed sights intro 1993 it is no longer in production. R461, R462, R851, R971, and R972 with serial numbers beginning with the letterY, Z, orA through K. View Available Serial Numbers Please Note Many of our pictures are stock photos provided to us by the manufacturer and do not necessarily.
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The textured synthetic Monte Carlo stock is perfectly mated to an 18' free-float barrel for outstandin. Made in Brazil, introduced in 1978 and dropped in 1985.It was reintroduced in 1993 as the Model 68S.The "S" is a heavier framed gun at23 oz. The Rossi RS22 is a reliable and accurate semi-automatic rimfire rifle with blowback action. To make a psoitive ID the type of finish.is it BLUE or Stainless Steel?.does it have adjustable sights? What style of grips does it have? Example: the most common model is the Model 68 and it is discribed as Revolver,double-action.38 Spl., 5-shot, 2" or 3" bbl weighs in at 22 ozs., ramp front sight, low profile adjustable rear, checkered rubber or wood grips all steel frame with swing out cylinder,Blue or nickle funish. Our host lists these model under the same schematic and parts list. Rossi made a number of models in.22 LR. .32 S&W long and in. At that time, the Rossi line of firearms was considered to be cheap entry level of questionable quality. Interarms is no longe in buisness, but when they were they were the sole importers of many of the Rossi firearms.