Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Rossi M971!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Rossi
Model: M971
Serial: F120774
Caliber: .357 Mag
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 2 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Rossi 971 is a sturdy, full-size double-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, built during a period when the Brazilian manufacturer was producing some of its most solid and dependable wheelguns, often taking clear mechanical inspiration from classic Smith & Wesson K- and L-frame designs. Typically equipped with a 4-inch or 6-inch barrel, the 971 uses a traditional swing-out cylinder with a six-shot capacity and a transfer-bar ignition system, giving it modern drop safety while retaining a smooth, familiar double-action trigger pull and a crisp single-action break. Its frame is robustly constructed from carbon steel—commonly finished in a deep, utilitarian blue or later in stainless—and features pinned or fully adjustable rear sights depending on the production run, making it a flexible revolver suited to both range use and field carry. The ergonomics are comfortable and straightforward, with factory rubber or wood grips providing good control under .357 Magnum recoil, and the revolver’s overall weight lends stability during sustained fire while still being manageable for belt carry.
Model: M971
Serial: F120774
Caliber: .357 Mag
Finish: Stainless
Barrel Length: 2 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Synthetic
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Rossi 971 is a sturdy, full-size double-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, built during a period when the Brazilian manufacturer was producing some of its most solid and dependable wheelguns, often taking clear mechanical inspiration from classic Smith & Wesson K- and L-frame designs. Typically equipped with a 4-inch or 6-inch barrel, the 971 uses a traditional swing-out cylinder with a six-shot capacity and a transfer-bar ignition system, giving it modern drop safety while retaining a smooth, familiar double-action trigger pull and a crisp single-action break. Its frame is robustly constructed from carbon steel—commonly finished in a deep, utilitarian blue or later in stainless—and features pinned or fully adjustable rear sights depending on the production run, making it a flexible revolver suited to both range use and field carry. The ergonomics are comfortable and straightforward, with factory rubber or wood grips providing good control under .357 Magnum recoil, and the revolver’s overall weight lends stability during sustained fire while still being manageable for belt carry.
Though not as polished or refined as contemporaneous American revolvers, the Rossi 971 nevertheless earned a reputation for durability, good accuracy, and solid lock-up, offering excellent value for shooters who wanted a reliable .357 without the premium price tag. Over the years, it has become appreciated by enthusiasts as an honest, workhorse-style revolver—simple, rugged, and capable—and many surviving examples continue to serve decades after their manufacture flawlessly, reflecting Rossi’s better-era craftsmanship and the revolver’s straightforward, dependable 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
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment Details
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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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