Description

Rossi M951 38 Special Police Trade-In Revolver

This offering presents the Rossi M951 38 Special Police Trade-In Revolver, a fixed-sight, six-shot revolver chambered in .38 Special. These are genuine police trade-in units, sourced from law enforcement inventories. The M951 is a workhorse sidearm built on Rossi’s medium frame, featuring a 4-inch barrel and a full underlug. Each revolver exhibits holster wear, handling marks, and operational wear consistent with service use, but remains mechanically functional. This is a no-frills, specification-driven revolver priced for the budget-conscious shooter.

Overview

The Rossi M951 38 Special Police Trade-In Revolver is a double-action/single-action revolver manufactured by Rossi, a Brazilian firearms company known for producing reliable, cost-effective handguns. These specific revolvers were carried by various law enforcement agencies, meaning they have been fired, holstered, and cycled under duty conditions. The M951 features a steel frame, a shrouded ejector rod, and a fixed front blade sight with a rear notch. The cylinder swings out on a crane for loading and unloading. These trade-ins represent a functional, utilitarian revolver at a significant discount compared to new production models. Expect honest wear on the blued finish, but solid lockup and timing.

Features & Specs

Below are the manufacturer specifications and observed features common to the Rossi M951 38 Special Police Trade-In Revolver.

• Caliber: .38 Special (6-round cylinder, not compatible with .357 Magnum).
• Barrel Length: 4 inches, with a full underlug covering the ejector rod.
• Action: Double-action / single-action with a transfer bar safety mechanism.
• Frame: All-steel construction, medium frame size, blued finish.
• Sights: Fixed front blade, fixed rear notch. Not adjustable.
• Grips: Factory rubber or wood grips (may vary by trade-in unit).
• Overall Length: Approximately 9.5 inches. Weight: approximately 34 ounces unloaded.

The Rossi M951 38 Special Police Trade-In Revolver is a fixed-sight duty revolver. Cylinder gap and timing should be verified prior to live fire, but these units are sold as functional. Expect minor pitting, holster wear, or finish loss on the barrel and cylinder.

• Police trade-in condition: visible holster wear, handling marks, and potential minor surface rust.
• Mechanical function: double-action trigger pull is typically heavier; single-action pull is lighter and more precise.
• Extractor rod: check for straightness and smooth ejection of spent casings.

Who It Is For

This Rossi M951 38 Special Police Trade-In Revolver is intended for shooters who prioritize value and utility over cosmetic perfection. It is well-suited for the following users:

• Budget-conscious shooters seeking a functional .38 Special revolver for range use or plinking.
• Collectors of police trade-in firearms who appreciate the service history and honest wear of duty weapons.
• New revolver shooters who want an affordable entry point into the double-action platform without investing in a high-end model.
• Backup or truck gun applications where a low-cost, mechanically sound revolver is preferred over a pristine safe queen.

This revolver is not recommended for those seeking a showroom-finished firearm or a dedicated concealed carry piece without first verifying reliability and function. The Rossi M951 38 Special Police Trade-In Revolver is a tool with a history, sold as-is with visible service wear.

Shipping & FFL

This Rossi M951 38 Special Police Trade-In Revolver will ship via a licensed common carrier to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder in your state of residence. You must arrange transfer with a receiving FFL dealer prior to purchase. Provide their license information at checkout. We do not ship to P.O. boxes. All federal, state, and local laws apply. It is your responsibility to verify that you may legally purchase and possess this revolver. FFL transfer fees are not included in the listed price. No returns or exchanges on police trade-in firearms due to their used condition and variable wear. By completing this purchase, you confirm that you are not prohibited from owning firearms under federal law.