Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single/double-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Rossi M851.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Rossi
Model: M851
Serial: J125810
Caliber: .38 SPL
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Serrated Ramp with Red Insert and Adjustable Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Hardwood Grips with Rossi Medallions
Action: Single/Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Rossi M851 (Amadeo Rossi) is a six-shot, double-action/single-action .38 Special revolver built on Rossi’s medium-frame platform and produced primarily during the 1980s–1990s era when Rossi was competing directly with Smith & Wesson and Taurus in the service revolver market. Factory configurations include 4-inch (102 mm) barrels and shorter variants, and the 4-inch version is commonly paired with a ventilated rib and full underlug barrel profile, giving it a more balanced, range-oriented feel compared to snub-nose defensive revolvers. It uses a traditional swing-out cylinder for easy loading and ejection, an exposed hammer, and a conventional DA/SA trigger system, with fixed or semi-adjustable sight setups depending on production run. Chambered in .38 Special, the six-shot cylinder and heavier barrel design give it mild recoil, good practical accuracy, and solid control for sustained shooting. While not a premium-grade revolver like contemporaries from Smith & Wesson, the M851 earned a reputation as a durable, straightforward working gun with above-average shootability for its price class, and today it’s recognized as part of Rossi’s more serious mid-size revolver lineup from that era rather than a compact snub-nose design.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: M851
Serial: J125810
Caliber: .38 SPL
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Serrated Ramp with Red Insert and Adjustable Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Hardwood Grips with Rossi Medallions
Action: Single/Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Rossi M851 (Amadeo Rossi) is a six-shot, double-action/single-action .38 Special revolver built on Rossi’s medium-frame platform and produced primarily during the 1980s–1990s era when Rossi was competing directly with Smith & Wesson and Taurus in the service revolver market. Factory configurations include 4-inch (102 mm) barrels and shorter variants, and the 4-inch version is commonly paired with a ventilated rib and full underlug barrel profile, giving it a more balanced, range-oriented feel compared to snub-nose defensive revolvers. It uses a traditional swing-out cylinder for easy loading and ejection, an exposed hammer, and a conventional DA/SA trigger system, with fixed or semi-adjustable sight setups depending on production run. Chambered in .38 Special, the six-shot cylinder and heavier barrel design give it mild recoil, good practical accuracy, and solid control for sustained shooting. While not a premium-grade revolver like contemporaries from Smith & Wesson, the M851 earned a reputation as a durable, straightforward working gun with above-average shootability for its price class, and today it’s recognized as part of Rossi’s more serious mid-size revolver lineup from that era rather than a compact snub-nose design.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1185822769 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-07-12 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
350 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-07-12 17:05:53 |
