Rock Island Armory M200 .38 Special DA/SA Revolver, 4-inch, Parkerized Black, 6-Shot
This Rock Island Armory M200 stands out as a current-production, steel-framed .38 Special with a 4-inch service-length barrel, parkerized black finish, and a six-shot fluted cylinder. It is a DA/SA revolver with fixed, integral sights and a bright, clean bore. It comes with the factory box, RIA soft case, owner's manual, and QC/assembly checklist card.
The M200 features a button-rifled, bull-profile steel barrel with a right-hand 1:16 twist and six grooves, plus a partial underlug/ejector-rod shroud. Safety is handled by a transfer bar and floating firing pin. Import and proof markings include APINTL Pahrump NV and ACP Philippines, and the firearm and factory packaging have matching serials. Catalog item code and MPN: 51261.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling marks are present. The bore is bright and clean. Refer to the photos for close-ups.
What’s Included
- Owner's Manual
- Rock Island Armory branded zippered soft case
- Factory Rock Island Armory cardboard box with end label (item 51261)
- Factory QC/assembly checklist card
The 4-inch barrel configuration balances sight radius and carryability, and the steel construction with a parkerized black finish offers a durable service-grade presentation. The ramped front and square-notch rear sights are integral, with the rear milled into the topstrap for a fixed, no-shift sighting setup.
The double-action/single-action system pairs with a transfer bar and floating firing pin for modern safety in a classic layout. The six-shot fluted cylinder operates on a swing-out crane with a star extractor for straightforward loading and ejection.
Barrel details are noteworthy: a button-rifled, bull-profile steel tube with a right-hand 1:16 twist and six grooves for consistent .38 Special performance. A partial underlug/ejector-rod shroud adds protection without excess bulk.
Brand touches include the Rock Island Armory crest on the frame and black finger-groove checkered polymer/rubber grips with the RIA medallion. Import and proof markings read APINTL Pahrump NV and ACP Philippines. This example corresponds to catalog item code and MPN 51261, and the firearm and packaging carry matching serials.