Rossi Model 68, 69, 70 Revolvers
First imported in 1978, these revolvers bore a remarkable resemblance to the S&W Model 36 Chiefs Special. Intially they were equiped with 3 inch barrels. The model 69 had a 6 shot cylinder and was chambered for 32 S&W . The model 70 had a 6 shot cylinder and was chambered for 22 long rifle. Finally the model 68 was chambered for 38 special and had a 5 shot cylinder.
| Model M68 (Blued) and Model M88 (Stainless) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Caliber | 38 Special | |
| Capacity | 5 rounds | |
| Action | Double Action Revolver | |
| Fixed sights - rear sight is groove in frame | ||
| 2" barrel | 3" barrel | |
| OAL (inches) | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Weight (oz) | 21.0 | 23.0 |
| Model M951 (Blued) and Model M851 (Stainless) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Caliber | 38 Special | |
| Capacity | 6 rounds | |
| Action | Double Action Revolver | |
| Adjustable rear sight. | ||
| 3" barrel | 4" barrel | |
| OAL (inches) | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Weight (oz) | 27.5 | 30.0 |
Medium frame revolver.
| Model M971 (Stainless or Blued) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Caliber | 357 Magnum | |
| Capacity | 6 rounds | |
| Action | Double Action Revolver | |
| Blade front sights, rear sight adjustable for windage and elevation | ||
| 4" barrel | 6" barrel | |
| OAL (inches) | 9.2 | 11.2 |
| Weight (oz) | 36.0 | 40.5 |
Stainless steel version of M971 with rubber grips and unfluted cylinder introduced in 1989 by Interarms(Interarms 1).
| Model R85104 (Blued) | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 38 Special Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Action | Double Action Revolver |
| Sights | Front blade, adjustable rear |
| Barrel Length (inches) | 4 |
| OAL (inches) | 8.5 |
| Weight (oz) | 32.0 |
Rated for 38 Special +P ammunition
| Model R97206 (Stainless) | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Action | Double Action Revolver |
| Sights | Front blade, adjustable rear |
| Barrel Length (inches) | 6 |
| OAL (inches) | 10.5 |
| Weight (oz) | 35 |
Interarms "Interarms 1989" Catalog 1989
Warner, Ken "Gun Digest 1980 Deluxe Ed." 1979