Description

Rossi Model 57 357 Magnum Police Trade-In Revolver

This is a factory service-grade Rossi Model 57 chambered in .357 Magnum, sourced directly from law enforcement agency surplus inventories. Each revolver shows honest holster wear, handling marks, and operational scuffs consistent with professional carry use. These are not safe queens; they are working firearms that have been inspected, function-checked, and graded by our armorers. The rossi model 57 357 magnum police trade-in revolver offers a budget-conscious entry into a proven defense and field platform without sacrificing the reliability expected from a duty-used sidearm.

Overview

The Rossi Model 57 is a six-shot, double-action revolver built on a medium frame and fitted with a 4-inch barrel. This police trade-in batch represents a generation of revolvers that served in patrol cars and duty holsters across multiple departments. Each unit has been cycled through live-fire qualification courses and daily carry rotations. What you receive is a mechanically sound firearm with the character of actual service history. The rossi model 57 357 magnum police trade-in revolver retains its original matte blue finish, though finish wear is present on high edges, cylinder flutes, and muzzle areas. Cylinder lockup is tight, timing is correct, and bore condition is generally good to very good. Expect some carbon fouling and minor surface rust spots that clean up with standard maintenance.

Features & Specs

• Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special +P compatible; six-round capacity; 4-inch barrel with fixed front sight and rear notch.
• Action: Double-action with exposed hammer spur for single-action cocking; transfer bar safety system.
• Frame: All-steel construction with checkered walnut grips; weighs approximately 35 ounces unloaded.
• Finish: Original factory blue finish with service-grade wear; no aftermarket modifications.

This rossi model 57 357 magnum police trade-in revolver features a standard DA/SA trigger. Double-action pull is smooth but heavy, typical of duty revolvers. Single-action break is crisp with minimal creep. Cylinder release is a traditional push-button type. The revolver accepts standard K-frame speedloaders and holsters. No box, papers, or original accessories are included. Each revolver ships with a zip-tie through the cylinder and a trigger lock.

• No internal lock; no key required.
• Serial numbers match between frame, yoke, and crane on most examples.
• Barrel rifling shows moderate wear but retains strong lands and grooves.

Who It’s For

This revolver is best suited for shooters who value function over cosmetics. It serves as an affordable truck gun, a home defense option, or a training tool for new revolver shooters. The rossi model 57 357 magnum police trade-in revolver is also a practical choice for collectors seeking a representative example of late-20th-century police sidearms. It is not recommended for those requiring a pristine presentation piece or a competition-ready trigger. If you are comfortable with visible wear and want a reliable .357 Magnum at a trade-in price point, this fits that need.

• Ideal for budget-conscious shooters, campers, or as a glovebox companion.
• Suitable for .38 Special practice loads and full-power .357 Magnum defensive loads.
• Not for collectors seeking unissued condition; expect honest wear.

Shipping & FFL

This firearm ships via insured ground carrier to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) holder in your state. You must arrange transfer with a local FFL dealer before ordering. Provide the dealer’s license information during checkout. We ship within three business days of payment clearance. Signature is required upon delivery. No returns or exchanges on used police trade-in revolvers due to their condition variability. By purchasing this rossi model 57 357 magnum police trade-in revolver, you acknowledge that you are legally eligible to own a handgun under federal, state, and local laws. It is your responsibility to verify compliance with all applicable regulations before placing an order.