The Rossi Model 461 is a revolver manufactured by the

Rossi Firearms Amadeo Rossi SA (or simply Rossi), founded in 1889 in São Leopoldo, Brazil, is a Brazilian arms manufacturer. Rossi produces pistols and revolvers used by both civilians and security forces, and exports worldwide. It is considered one of the lar ...

company.

Description

The 461 is offered in calibers

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and .38 Special +P only. The revolver is

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and it fires six rounds per load. It weighs twenty six ounces. It is six and a half inches long. It is made of steel and its finish is blued. The 461's sights are fixed gutter revolver sights. There is a known issue with the 461 model, in that the firing pin can break off if the revolver is dry fired. However, replacement parts are available, albeit not directly sold by Rossi manufacturers themselves.

Variants

Along with the 461 Rossi also produces the Model 462. This is a polished stainless steel version of the 461. Both revolvers have a 2-inch barrel, a rubberized finger groove grip and fixed sights. The 461 and 462 are both produced in Brazil by Taurus Firearms Ltd. under license from Rossi USA. Both the model 461 and 462 are certified for use with .38 Special +P rounds, and have a limited lifetime warranty through Rossi USA.

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