Specifications

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About the Rossi 462 Stainless 357 Magnum Used Police Trade-in Revolver

Every once in a while, a batch of trade-ins hits the bench that makes you stop and take a second look. That is exactly the case with this Rossi 462 stainless 357 magnum used police trade-in revolver. These are no-nonsense service weapons that have been carried by officers, holstered, shot on qualification courses, and then returned to the department. They show honest wear from real duty, but the mechanicals are typically tight, the timing is solid, and the stainless finish shrugs off the kind of rough handling that would pit a blued gun. If you need a truck gun, a camp gun, or a solid home-defense piece without spending new-gun money, this is the revolver you have been waiting for.

Overview

This Rossi 462 stainless 357 magnum used police trade-in revolver is a five-shot small-frame revolver built on Rossi's proven platform. It chambers both .357 Magnum and .38 Special +P, giving you flexibility at the range or on the nightstand. The stainless steel construction means corrosion resistance is excellent even if you carry it in a sweaty holster or store it in a humid safe. These trade-ins typically show holster wear, minor scuffs, and sometimes a bit of finish thinning at the muzzle and cylinder edges, but the actions are usually crisp and the bores are clean. You are getting a working revolver with character, not a safe queen.

Features & Specs

• Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special +P (5-round cylinder)
• Barrel length: 2-inch stainless steel with fixed sights
• Frame material: Stainless steel with rubberized grips
• Overall length: approximately 7 inches, weight around 28 ounces
• Action type: Double-action/single-action with transfer bar safety

The Rossi 462 stainless 357 magnum used police trade-in revolver comes with a shrouded ejector rod and a bobbed hammer on some examples, though you may find standard hammers depending on the department's original spec. The finish is matte stainless, which helps reduce glare in low-light situations.

• Holster wear, handling marks, and minor surface scratches are common
• Timing and lockup checked on every cylinder position

Who It's For

This Rossi 462 stainless 357 magnum used police trade-in revolver is ideal for the shooter who values practicality over polish. If you want a revolver you can toss in a range bag, keep in the glove box, or carry on a hunting trip without worrying about dings, this is your gun. It also suits the budget-conscious shooter who wants .357 Magnum power without the MSRP of a new production revolver. The shorter barrel makes it easy to conceal or maneuver inside a vehicle, and the .38 Special loads keep recoil manageable for newer shooters. Experienced revolver guys will appreciate the honest wear and the fact that these guns have been through the wringer and still lock up tight.

• Anyone who wants a hard-use stainless revolver for camping or truck duty
• Collectors of police trade-in firearms with real service history

Shipping, returns and FFL transfer

• Firearms ship only to a licensed FFL dealer you choose at checkout, never to a home address. You pick it up there with photo ID after the ATF Form 4473 and background check. The dealer charges their own transfer fee.
• Shipping is $29.99 per order, free on orders over $999. Orders usually leave within 1–3 business days after payment clears and we have your dealer’s license.
• A firearm can be returned before transfer; once transferred it cannot be returned for a refund, but the maker’s warranty still applies.

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