Where is the serial number on a Rossi 38 Special?

The serial number, D273915 is located on the butt of the gun.

Are 38 specials powerful?

38 Special is one of the best revolver cartridges ever made. 38 Special is a mild recoiling, low-pressure round that enjoys a very healthy following. The cartridge itself has come in a number of iterations over the years and is the parent case for the more powerful . 357 Magnum.

What’s the best snub nose revolver?

Top 5 Best Snub Nose Revolvers | My Personal Pick (2021)

Charter Arms Off Duty.
S&W J-Frame.
Kimber K6.
Ruger LCR.
Colt King Cobra.

Can a 38 Special kill a deer?

You can legally use a . 38 Special 2″ barrel to hunt deer, as long as you use expanding bullets. For Elk, you have to have a 4″ barrel.

Why is a 38 special better than a 9mm?

Standard pressure . 38 Special only produces 264 foot-pounds of force (147-grain bullet at 900 feet per second out of a 4-inch barrel), while standard pressure 9mm can produce 365 foot-pounds of force (124-grain bullet at 1,150 feet per second). This is 38.25% more energy at the muzzle in favor of the 9mm.

What are the top rated revolvers?

What are the 10 Best Revolvers of All Time?

Colt Single Action Army (SAA)
Smith & Wesson Model 19.
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Ruger Blackhawk.
Smith & Wesson Model 29.
Ruger Super Redhawk.
Freedom Arms Model 83.
Colt Detective Special.

What’s the price of a rossi.38 special?

$200 would be a good price, those “stress lines” would be a concern for me which may make the gun unsaleable. Rossi is not noted for quality products, mediocre would be at the top end of their product line and the 70’s guns were not their best efforts.

How much does a Rossi m 88 revolver cost?

38 Special Rossi Stainless 2″ Compact Revolver, 5-Shot, Model 88, Lightly Used M-88 PRICE: $395.00 MANUFACTURER: Rossi

How much does a Rossi 357 Magnum cost?

ROSSI pistol PRICE AND HISTORICAL VALUE Price Item Condition $330.00 .22 LR ROSSI GARRUCHA DOUBLE BARREL HAMM Used $310.00 ROSSI M69 .32 S&W LONG Austin, TX 78758 Used $404.00 .357 MAG. ROSSI 461 357 MAGNUM 6 SHOT SN Used $430.00 .38 SPL. ROSSI M68 68 SPL 2″ REVOLVER IN New Old Stock

Is the Rossi a good self defense gun?

Rossi’s seem to like +P in moderation. They are a great self defense gun. Cost has nothing to do with it. They function great and the bullet out of that gun will kill something just as dead as a $1,500 gun. I got a little 3″ Rossi stainless 5 shot .38 about 30 years back as a gift for my father.