Rossi Model 68 .38 Special DA/SA Revolver, 4-inch, Nickel-Plated, Fixed Sights, Brazil/Firearms Int'l Import
This Rossi Model 68 is a classic Brazilian-made .38 Special revolver with a 4-inch barrel and a nickel-plated carbon-steel build. It features fixed sights, a fluted swing-out cylinder, and early Firearms International, Washington D.C. importer markings. The round-butt hardwood stocks carry Rossi medallions, and the revolver shows clear inspector stamps on the yoke/crane.
Notable features include its double-action/single-action operation with an exposed hammer and hammer-mounted firing pin, an integral rib with a short underlug, and a full-length ejector rod with a knurled tip. The nickel finish and fixed-sight configuration give this Model 68 a straightforward, dependable setup with distinctive import and factory markings.
The revolver is marked "FIREARMS INT'L CORP. WASHINGTON D.C., MADE IN BRAZIL," and the serial is applied on the butt and the left frame. Yoke/crane inspector stamps read "+27 U," matching the period details often seen on early imported examples.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The frame, cylinder, and grips show moderate use wear with visible scuffing and scratches. The bore shows moderate signs of use, with rifling intact and grooves remaining in good condition.
What's Included
- Rossi Model 68 .38 Special revolver
The Model 68 is a 5-shot .38 Special revolver built on a carbon-steel frame and cylinder with a nickel-plated finish. Its 4-inch barrel balances sight radius with manageable size, and includes an integral rib and a short underlug.
The action is double-action/single-action with a smooth-faced trigger, an exposed hammer, and a hammer-mounted firing pin. The fluted swing-out cylinder uses a star extractor, paired with a full-length ejector rod capped by a knurled tip.
Sight configuration is fixed, with a serrated ramp front sight and a topstrap groove notch rear. This durable, no-adjustment setup aligns with the revolver's straightforward defensive and duty-style role.
The round-butt checkered hardwood stocks include Rossi medallions. Markings include "FIREARMS INT'L CORP. WASHINGTON D.C." and "MADE IN BRAZIL," plus yoke/crane inspector stamps "+27 U." The serial is marked on the butt and left frame.