Description

Rossi M68 38 Special Police Trade-In Revolver

Overview

If you have been looking for a dependable, no-frills revolver that brings real police service history to the table, the Rossi M68 38 Special Police Trade-In Revolver is worth a close look. These are genuine law enforcement trade-ins, meaning they have seen duty use and carry honest wear from holster time and range qualifications. What you get is a solid, function-checked Smith & Wesson J-frame clone built by Rossi in Brazil, chambered in .38 Special, and ready for another tour of duty in your nightstand, truck console, or range bag. At a price point that makes it one of the most affordable wheelguns on the market, this is a revolver that prioritizes reliability over polish.

The Rossi M68 38 Special Police Trade-In Revolver is a five-shot snub-nose built on a compact frame that disappears in a pocket or waistband holster. While these revolvers show cosmetic signs of their police past, the actions are typically smooth from years of use, and the barrels and cylinders are mechanically sound. This is not a safe queen; it is a working gun that still has plenty of life left.

Features & Specs

• Caliber: .38 Special (five-shot cylinder, not +P rated for extended use)
• Barrel length: 2-inch barrel with fixed front sight and rear trough sight
• Frame: All-steel construction with a matte blue or parkerized finish showing holster wear, holster drag lines, and occasional surface scratches consistent with police carry
• Action: Double-action/single-action with a transfer bar safety and a smooth DA pull that benefits from years of dry-fire and live-fire cycles
• Grips: Original hardwood or rubber service grips (condition varies) with a full-size grip frame that accommodates all hand sizes

Each Rossi M68 38 Special Police Trade-In Revolver is inspected for function by our gunsmiths. We check timing, lockup, bore condition, and trigger function. Cylinder gap and endshake are verified within factory tolerances. These are sold as-is cosmetically but mechanically sound.

• Capacity: 5 rounds
• Overall length: approximately 6.5 inches
• Weight: about 22 ounces unloaded
• Safety: transfer bar safety system (hammer must be fully cocked to strike the firing pin)

Who It’s For

This revolver is for shooters who value function over cosmetics. It is ideal for a budget-conscious buyer wanting a reliable home-defense revolver without spending $500-plus. It also suits collectors of police trade-ins who appreciate the honest wear and provenance of duty guns. If you are new to revolvers, the Rossi M68 38 Special Police Trade-In Revolver is a forgiving platform to learn double-action shooting, and .38 Special ammunition is widely available and mild to shoot. For concealed carriers on a tight budget, this snub-nose offers a proven design with a heavy trigger that reduces the chance of negligent discharge.

This is not a revolver for the perfectionist. You will see scratches, holster wear, and possibly a turn line on the cylinder. But if you want a tool that works, carries easily, and costs less than a modern polymer pistol, the Rossi M68 38 Special Police Trade-In Revolver delivers.

Shipping & FFL

This Rossi M68 38 Special Police Trade-In Revolver ships via UPS ground to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer in your state. You must provide a signed copy of your chosen dealer’s FFL license before we ship. Please confirm with your local FFL that they accept transfers from private individuals or online retailers. Some dealers charge a transfer fee (typically $20 to $50), which is separate from our price. We do not ship to P.O. boxes, and we do not ship firearms to California, New York, Massachusetts, Maryland, Hawaii, or the District of Columbia without prior verification of compliance with local laws. All NICS background checks are conducted by the receiving FFL. By purchasing this item, you certify that you are legally eligible to own a firearm.