Rossi Princess

tonygrz

August 03, 2011 15:22

I recently aquired a Rossi Princess with the small case it came in that was passed to me by my late uncle. It would rate it at 95-98%.
I believe that it was test fired only. I tried looking it up in the Bluebook but there was no reference to it in the book. Can anyone give me a ballpark worth ???

Thanks

tonygrz

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  rufe-snow

  August 03, 2011 15:48

  It was imported for only a short time during the mid to late 60's time frame. Rossi's replica of the Smith & Wesson Ladysmith, only it was made with a Zinc diecast ( potmetal) frame, unfortunately. The S & W's was steel.
  
  There very attractive little revolvers, definitely a plus that you have the original case it came in, few are still together after 40+ years. More a novelty then anything else nowadays, don't see it being a big buck item with the potmetal frame. Maybe in the $200-$300 range to the right person.
  
  Definitely wouldn't be shooting it with any the modern high velocity ammo, probably would self destruct in a very short period of time. Aguila Colibri would probably be the best stuff to shoot in it, if somebody felt they really had to.

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  tonygrz

  August 03, 2011 19:01

  Thanks for the reply. It's too small for my hand but it may find a new home with a granddaughter.

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  spasmcreek

  August 04, 2011 16:46

  yep cute but use low power 22...

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  Bill DeShivs

  August 04, 2011 18:58

  Standard velocity .22 long rifle should be fine. Lots of .22s have zinc frames. The barrel and cylinder are steel.

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  dcs shooters

  August 04, 2011 19:14

  One sold in 2007 on another auction site for $158.50
  Another one went for $119.95 the same year. I'd only use standard velocity ammo in one.

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