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Old May 11, 2021, 12:39 AM   #1
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Rossi .32

Tomorrow I pick up my first .32 long revolver from the FFL.

I have always wanted. .32 long, but just never got around to buying one. That changed a couple of weeks ago when I found this one on an auction site.

This is not the usual "J" frame sized Rossi, but a pre-1968 gun that is very close to the old S&W "I" frame. Included is it's fitted case.

It will be interesting to see just how nice I can make this little gun!
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Old May 11, 2021, 08:46 AM   #2
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I'm a .32 fan, too. Keep us posted.

A slightly smaller frame to match the cartridge sounds just right. I know that was s.o.p. in those days and I doubt any maker is going to do that again these days. It's great that you found one. Pictures please.
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Old May 11, 2021, 04:46 PM   #3
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That's a great find.
.32s are fun guns.
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Old May 11, 2021, 05:03 PM   #4
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Congrats, Here is mine. Shoots like a target gun in Single action.

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Old May 11, 2021, 07:34 PM   #5
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Here it is. It's a rare model 28. Pictured alongside a 1980s S&W.
The little Rossi is a pre-1968 gun.
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Old May 11, 2021, 09:26 PM   #6
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When Rossi firearms were made with a higher level of craftsmanship.
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Old May 11, 2021, 09:28 PM   #7
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I saw Rossi guns from the late 70s or early 80s that were made much better than any Taurus ever, almost at S&W levels.
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Old May 11, 2021, 09:57 PM   #8
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That looks like a very handy gun. Three inch barrel?
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Old May 12, 2021, 12:44 AM   #9
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Yes, three inch- but a much smaller gun than a J frame!
The grips are slightly shrunken and warped. I'll whip up a new set in a few days.
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Old May 12, 2021, 02:19 AM   #10
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It appears to be in great condition, congratulations! Dad has the same gun and won't sell it or trade it.
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Old May 12, 2021, 07:49 AM   #11
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I also have a .32 Long revolver. It's my reloadable .22
Except mine is an old Colt PPS from the 50's.
Quality from forged was the norm back when.
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Old May 12, 2021, 08:29 AM   #12
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Oh, man, that makes my hands itch. I don't need another gun. [Please say it with me - "I don't need another gun."] But that looks like a lot of fun.

It seems in great shape. Other than grips, what else do you want to do with it?
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Old May 12, 2021, 12:52 PM   #13
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Lordy- I didn't need another gun, either!

Well, I must have. I didn't have a .32 long.
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Old May 12, 2021, 06:07 PM   #14
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I love me some 32Long. I have a few S&W and Ruger 32 cal revolvers and they are fine shooters. I reload the 32L and they are super fun to shoot and cheap to reload. Hope yours brings you alot of fun for years to come.
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