About the Rossi Interarms M33 38

Overview

This offering presents a used trade-in Rossi Interarms M33 38 Special revolver, a practical and historically notable five-shot snub-nose platform. Imported by Interarms during the period of Rossi’s export partnership with the U.S. market, this model represents a straightforward, fixed-sight defensive revolver chambered in .38 Special. As a used trade-in, each piece displays typical holster wear, handling marks, and mechanical seasoning consistent with prior service. The Rossi Interarms M33 38 Special used trade-in revolver is priced affordably for buyers seeking a functional wheelgun without premium cosmetic expectations. All revolvers are inspected for mechanical function, timing, and cylinder lock-up prior to listing.

Features & Specs

The Rossi Interarms M33 38 Special used trade-in revolver is built on a compact steel frame with a 2-inch barrel, fixed front blade sight, and a square-notch rear sight milled into the topstrap. The revolver utilizes a traditional swing-out cylinder with simultaneous ejection, and the finish is a blued carbon steel surface that may exhibit thinning, freckling, or holster wear at the muzzle and cylinder edges. Below are the primary factory specifications and observed characteristics for this trade-in batch.

• Caliber: .38 Special (not compatible with .357 Magnum or +P+ loads; standard pressure and +P loads acceptable per Rossi factory guidelines)
• Capacity: 5 rounds, fluted cylinder with counterbored chambers
• Action type: Double-action / single-action revolver with exposed hammer spur
• Barrel length: 2 inches, rifled with 1:18.75-inch twist, six grooves
• Overall length: 6.5 inches; unloaded weight approximately 22 ounces

• Frame: Carbon steel, blued finish (trade-in condition: holster wear, edge wear, minor surface oxidation common)
• Grips: Checkered walnut or hardwood two-piece panels with Rossi medallion; may show cracks, chips, or replacement grips
• Sights: Fixed front blade, fixed rear notch integral to frame
• Safety: Hammer block transfer bar mechanism; hammer nose rests on frame when at rest

• Cylinder gap: Factory specification 0.004-0.008 inches; trade-in units may exhibit gap up to 0.012 inches due to wear
• Trigger pull: Double-action average 10-12 lbs; single-action average 3.5-4.5 lbs (may vary on trade-in examples)
• Serial number location: Butt of grip frame and underside of barrel flat
• Import mark: Typically “Interarms, Alexandria, VA” on right side of frame or barrel shroud