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The revolver is an Interarms-Alexandria, VA model (pre-Taurus), and manufacture date is unknown.
#ROSSI 38 SPECIAL SERIAL NUMBER D319035 MANUFACTURING DATE FULL#
The ejector rod is recessed in a full lug under the barrel. The 6513 number is not contained in the serial number in any variation.
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The "6513" is also stamped on the frame under the stocks, on the inside of the lockplate, on the rear of the cylinder (in addition to the "I"), and is also marked in pencil on both the left and right wooden stocks. The crane is stamped "6513," which I believe is a manufacturing number of some kind, perhaps used to keep major components together during assembly. The frame is stamped under the crane pivot with both "M88" and "M885," with the "M885" in slightly larger font. The paperwork on the sale (local pawn shop, FFL) identified the revolver as a "M88." A noticible difference is the presence or absence of a shrouded ejector rod, although the model numbers seem to be applied by many with no regard to shrouded ejector rod.Įarlier this year, I purchased a nice used Rossi 5-shot stainless revolver, 2-inch barrel, chambered in. The Rossi name represents a piece of firearm history and a tradition of excellence. Over the last 115 years, that tradition has grown along with the company and the Rossi Family.
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In fact, it seems to me that both model numbers are used almost interchangeably in the various online forums and auction sites. The Rossi revolution of firearm design and manufacture started with the founding of the company in 1889 by Amadeo Rossi. Here goes on this forum.Ĭan anyone explain to me the difference between a Rossi M88 and M885? I have seen references to both models and I cannot determine any clear difference between the model numbers. 38 Revolver 5 Shot 101mm Barrel in Very Good Condition. You can still hear the crickets chirping in the deafening silence from those experts. Transferring Dealer: Queensland Shooters Supplies, QLD, 4306. Shes got a 20-inch octo barrel and sight dovetails are not 38. Rossi 38 Special Identification Serial Numbr Beginning I read tht later, non-Rssi rifles will hav a serial numbr beginning with T.Mine is K267xxx. I recently posted this in the Rossi Revolvers section of the Taurus Firearms Forum. The rifle is a looker- short, octo barrel and fine wood.I remember hw.) Best I cn tell, its Rossi-made, LSl import.