Rossi Model 685 .38 Special DA/SA Revolver, 2-inch, Blued, 5-Shot, Interarms Import
This Rossi Model 685 is a compact, blued carbon-steel .38 Special revolver imported by Interarms from Brazil. It features a 2-inch barrel with a serrated top rib, fixed iron sights, and a 5-shot fluted cylinder with numbered chambers. Factory varnished hardwood grips with Rossi medallions, a DA/SA action with an exposed, checkered-spur hammer, and an Interarms Alexandria, VA import mark highlight this Interarms-era example.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape with some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Rossi Model 685 .38 Special revolver
The Model 685 is built on blued carbon steel throughout the frame, barrel, and cylinder. The compact 2-inch barrel has a serrated top rib to cut glare, paired with fixed iron sights: a serrated, integral ramp front and a fixed square-notch rear. The double-action/single-action system uses an exposed hammer with a checkered spur for confident cocking.
Its 5-shot fluted cylinder includes numbered chambers on the face, a detail appreciated for quick verification. Operation is via a forward-push, S&W-style cylinder release latch. The ejector rod has a knurled tip and remains largely unshrouded, with a short front lug consistent with this configuration.
Ergonomics are anchored by a square-butt grip frame wearing factory varnished hardwood panels with checkering and Rossi medallions. A frame-mounted firing pin aperture and clean machining throughout reflect the model’s straightforward, serviceable design.
This revolver bears the INTERARMS ALEXANDRIA, VA import mark and MADE IN BRAZIL stamp, placing it in the Interarms era of the late 1970s–1990s. It delivers a classic, compact .38 Special package with notable import provenance and period-correct features.