| Rossi Model 461 [1] | |
|---|---|
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Rossi Firearm Company[1] |
| Variants | 1 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 26 Ounces[1] |
| Length | 6.5"[1] |
| Caliber | .357 Magnum and .38 Special [1] |
| Barrels | 2" |
| Action | Double Action/Single Action |
| Feed system | 6 shots |
| Sights | Fixed |
The Rossi Model 461 is a revolver manufactured by the Rossi Firearms company.[1]
Description
The 461 is offered in calibers.357 Magnum and .38 Special +P only. The revolver is double action and it fires six rounds per load. It weighs 26 oz. (1 lb. 10 oz.). It is 6-1/2" long. It is made of steel and its finish is blued. The 461's sights are fixed gutter revolver sights.[2]
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. In 2019, Taurus Armas agreed to pay $38 million to settle allegations that Rossi revolvers are prone to fire if dropped due to a manufacturing defect. The affected units are those with serial numbers beginning with the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, Y, or Z, manufactured between January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2017.[3][4]
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" 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 models 461 and 462 are certified for use with .38 Special +P rounds, and have a limited lifetime warranty through Rossi USA.
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f Ken Ramage (2006). Guns Illustrated 2007 (39th ed.). Krause Publications. p. 139. ISBN 0896894266.
- ^ "MODEL R46102 .357 MAGNUM 2" BARREL IN BLUE". Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ^ "La Resolución de una Demanda Colectiva sobre el Defecto 'Drop Fire' de Revólveres Rossi". World Class Actions. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
- ^ "SOME ROSSI REVOLVERS MAY FIRE WHEN DROPPED" (PDF). Violence policy centre. Retrieved 2025-01-04.
