Anybody else have one of these? - The Firearms Forum

millman · 07-01-2010, 06:26 PM

I bought this Rossi Princess, but have found little info on it. This thing is so tiny and cute, that I couldn't pass it up. Is there anyway to determine the Date of manufacture?
Thanks,
Millman

raydcarter · 07-01-2010, 07:07 PM

You must not have tried very hard. Here's the first result of a web search for 'rossi firearms serial number'.

http://www.rossiusa.com/find-model.cfm

millman · 07-01-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by raydcarter

You must not have tried very hard. Here's the first result of a web search for 'rossi firearms serial number'.

http://www.rossiusa.com/find-model.cfm

Gee, I never thought to Google it.

That was the first thing I found too. But since that yielded no answer, I thought I would ask at the friendly rimfire forum. Do I have the wrong place?

raydcarter · 07-02-2010, 09:42 AM

No offense, but when you seek information, it's good to give what you DO know. For example, you might have mentioned that you had already tried that unsuccessfully - and you might give an edited version of the serial number - e.g. 123xxx.

oscarmayer · 07-02-2010, 10:30 AM

Millman it was a fair question. i never think to google stuff either , it never hurts to ask here , there are so many knowledgable guys and gals here it quick and easy. beside here you'll get more than you asked for . such as your question was anyone ever see one of these ? not only wll you find that out you'll more than likely get a opinion or two as to it's value and history. don't become discouraged because someone brings up google.... here you'll get real life answers and experiences

Big Shrek · 07-02-2010, 04:22 PM

Ah, a Rossi Princess

Cute lil rascals

Here's a buttload of info on 'em.
http://unblinkingeye.com/Guns/RLS/rls.html

This revolver is called the "Rossi Princess". It was imported for a short time in the 60's prior to the enactment of the Gun Control Act of 1968. It was a knock-off of the S & W LadySmith revolver.

Being that they were pre-1968...you'll probably have to call Rossi themselves...hope ya speak da Espanol

millman · 07-02-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by oscarmayer

Millman it was a fair question. i never think to google stuff either , it never hurts to ask here , there are so many knowledgable guys and gals here it quick and easy. beside here you'll get more than you asked for . such as your question was anyone ever see one of these ? not only wll you find that out you'll more than likely get a opinion or two as to it's value and history. don't become discouraged because someone brings up google.... here you'll get real life answers and experiences

Perhaps I was too hasty.
Yes Oscar, real life opinions and experiences are what I am looking for. Thank you.

Thanks for the link BigShrek.

07-01-2010, 06:26 PM	#1
millman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 80	Anybody else have one of these? I bought this Rossi Princess, but have found little info on it. This thing is so tiny and cute, that I couldn't pass it up. Is there anyway to determine the Date of manufacture? Thanks, Millman Attached Images -->

07-01-2010, 07:07 PM	#2
raydcarter V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 160	Re: Anybody else have one of these? You must not have tried very hard. Here's the first result of a web search for 'rossi firearms serial number'. http://www.rossiusa.com/find-model.cfm

07-02-2010, 09:42 AM	#4
raydcarter V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 160	Re: Anybody else have one of these? No offense, but when you seek information, it's good to give what you DO know. For example, you might have mentioned that you had already tried that unsuccessfully - and you might give an edited version of the serial number - e.g. 123xxx.

07-02-2010, 10:30 AM	#5
oscarmayer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Contributor Posts: 2,387	Re: Anybody else have one of these? Millman it was a fair question. i never think to google stuff either , it never hurts to ask here , there are so many knowledgable guys and gals here it quick and easy. beside here you'll get more than you asked for . such as your question was anyone ever see one of these ? not only wll you find that out you'll more than likely get a opinion or two as to it's value and history. don't become discouraged because someone brings up google.... here you'll get real life answers and experiences

07-02-2010, 04:22 PM	#6
Big Shrek Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NorthWest Florida Posts: 923	Re: Anybody else have one of these? Ah, a Rossi Princess Cute lil rascals Here's a buttload of info on 'em. http://unblinkingeye.com/Guns/RLS/rls.html This revolver is called the "Rossi Princess". It was imported for a short time in the 60's prior to the enactment of the Gun Control Act of 1968. It was a knock-off of the S & W LadySmith revolver. Being that they were pre-1968...you'll probably have to call Rossi themselves...hope ya speak da Espanol __________________ Marlin Specialist Calico Specialist A gun should be a tool in the hands of a deadly weapon, not a deadly weapon in the hands of a tool. Last edited by Big Shrek; 07-02-2010 at 04:25 PM..