RG Industries RG 40 .38 Special DA/SA Snub-Nose Revolver, 2 Inch Barrel, 6-Shot, Blued
This RG Industries RG 40 is a compact, U.S.-marked snub-nose revolver with a two-inch barrel and six-shot capacity. Made in Miami, Florida, it features double-action/single-action operation with an exposed wide-spur hammer, an originally black-coated alloy frame that now shows heavy finish wear with significant bare alloy exposed, paired with a steel barrel and cylinder retaining thinned bluing, and distinctive RG checkered grips. Its fixed sights, fluted swing-out cylinder, and serrated topstrap and barrel rib round out a straightforward defensive-style wheelgun.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver displays heavy wear from prior use and handling. The original black frame coating is heavily worn with significant bare alloy exposed, and the barrel/cylinder bluing is thinned.
What’s Included
- RG Industries RG 40 .38 Special revolver
The RG 40 uses a double-action/single-action system with a smooth trigger and an exposed hammer featuring a wide spur for confident thumb-cocking. Its six-shot fluted cylinder swings out to the left and uses a star extractor for positive ejection. The rectangular push-button cylinder release is located on the left side, and the ejector rod is unshrouded.
Built as a compact carry revolver, it has an approximately 2-inch barrel, an overall length of about 7 inches, and a factory-referenced weight of about 21 ounces. This size-to-weight balance keeps it easy to handle while maintaining a full six-round capacity.
The frame is a die-cast zinc alloy with its original black-coated finish now heavily worn, exposing bare alloy; the steel barrel and cylinder retain thinned bluing. Brown checkered molded plastic grips with RG medallions provide a secure hold and period-correct appearance.
Sighting is straightforward with a fixed rear notch in the topstrap and a ramped front sight that includes a longitudinal lightening slot. The topstrap and barrel rib carry fine longitudinal serrations.
Markings include the "RG IND. MIAMI, FLA." roll-mark and a small circular proof/inspection-style mark on the right side forward of the cylinder. This example is U.S.-marked RG Industries Miami, Florida production.