Rossi The Overland 12 Gauge Side-by-Side, 28 in Barrels, 3 in Chambers, External Hammers, Double Triggers
Rossi's The Overland is a Brazilian-made side-by-side 12 gauge with exposed hammers and double triggers, imported into the U.S. by Interarms in the late 20th century. This example features 28 inch barrels with 3 inch chambers, a solid matted rib with a front bead, and a hardwood pistol-grip stock with a splinter forend and a steel buttplate bearing the circular ROSSI logo. Rib markings include "THE OVERLAND," "AMADEO ROSSI S.A.," "MADE IN BRAZIL," and "12 GAUGE 3".
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes on the metal and wood. The bore is clean and shiny. There are many spots of pitting across the bluing, with some pitting inside the receiver.
What’s Included
- Rossi The Overland 12 Gauge side-by-side shotgun
This side-by-side uses external hammers with checkered spurs and dual triggers, providing straightforward manual control of each barrel. A single central extractor services both chambers. Capacity is two rounds.
The 28 inch barrels are paired with 3 inch chambers. A solid matted rib runs the length of the barrels and is topped with a front bead for a clean sight picture. The rib is marked "THE OVERLAND," "AMADEO ROSSI S.A.," "MADE IN BRAZIL," and "12 GAUGE 3".
The hardwood stock features a pistol-grip profile and a slim splinter forend. The steel buttplate bears the circular ROSSI logo. Length of pull measures 14.0 inches.
Manufactured in Brazil with "MADE IN BRAZIL" markings, this model was imported into the United States by Interarms during the late 20th century. It retains the classic side-by-side configuration with practical field features and a traditional layout.