Description

Rossi Model 57 357 Magnum Police Trade-In Revolver

This is a factory-service revolver with significant law enforcement provenance. The Rossi Model 57 357 Magnum Police Trade-In Revolver represents a class of duty sidearm that was carried daily by uniformed officers, retired from service, and now available to the civilian market. These revolvers are chambered in .357 Magnum, allowing the shooter to also safely fire .38 Special and .38 Special +P ammunition. Each piece shows honest holster wear, handling marks, and mechanical wear consistent with police service. The action has been cycled, the bore is typically bright with strong rifling, and the cylinder locks up with minimal play. This is a working revolver, not a safe queen, and it delivers the reliability of a forged steel frame at a fraction of the retail cost.

Overview

The Rossi Model 57 is a six-shot, double-action revolver built on a medium-size steel frame. It features a 4-inch barrel, fixed sights, and a traditional side-swing cylinder release. As a police trade-in, this specific batch of the Rossi Model 57 357 Magnum Police Trade-In Revolver has been inspected for function, timing, and endshake. The revolver retains its original blued finish, which may show wear to the muzzle, cylinder flutes, and backstrap. The rubber grips are serviceable and provide a non-slip hold during rapid fire. These trade-ins are an economical entry point into the .357 Magnum platform without sacrificing the robust construction found in duty-grade firearms.

Features & Specs

• Caliber: .357 Magnum (accepts .38 Special and .38 Special +P). Capacity: 6 rounds. Barrel length: 4 inches. Overall length: 9.5 inches. Weight: approximately 34 ounces unloaded.
• Frame: Forged steel, blued finish. Cylinder: Fluted, heat-treated steel. Sights: Fixed front blade and fixed rear notch. Action: Double-action / single-action with a transfer bar safety mechanism.
• Grips: Full-size rubber with finger grooves, designed to absorb recoil. Trigger: Smooth-faced with a factory double-action pull weight typically between 10 and 12 pounds. Single-action break is crisp at approximately 4 pounds.

This Rossi Model 57 357 Magnum Police Trade-In Revolver includes the original factory grips. No box, papers, or aftermarket accessories are included. The revolver is sold as a complete firearm with a functional cylinder release and ejector rod assembly. The barrel is pinned and the forcing cone is properly aligned. Headspace and barrel-to-cylinder gap are within service specifications.

Who It’s For

This revolver is suited for the shooter who wants a functional .357 Magnum with a documented service history. It appeals to those building a defensive handgun battery on a budget, as well as collectors who appreciate the character of a duty-worn firearm. The Rossi Model 57 357 Magnum Police Trade-In Revolver is also a strong candidate for truck guns, ranch security, or as a backup sidearm in rural environments where reliability matters more than cosmetics. It is not a presentation-grade piece. It is a field-ready revolver that has already proven its durability in active law enforcement service. Shooters who reload will benefit from the ability to run .38 Special target loads for practice and .357 Magnum loads for defense, all within the same cylinder.

Shipping & FFL

This Rossi Model 57 357 Magnum Police Trade-In Revolver will ship to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder in your state. You must select a receiving dealer during checkout and provide a valid copy of their FFL. All federal, state, and local firearms laws apply. It is your responsibility to verify that your local FFL accepts transfers and that you meet all legal requirements to purchase a handgun. There are no returns or refunds on firearms shipped to an FFL. Please review your jurisdiction’s waiting periods, magazine capacity restrictions, and permit requirements before ordering. This revolver is sold as a used police trade-in with no manufacturer warranty. All sales are final upon transfer.