Fishguy
Ultimate Member
Dad dug out an old 22 revolver the other day that he's had stored away forever. It was my grandfathers apparently (he died in the 70's) so Dad has had it stored in for a while, at least since my grandfather's passing.
I can't find much about it. The only thing I know from calling around is it was under the Rossi name imported through Firearms Intl Corp in DC in the early 60's.
The thing is definitely an el-cheapo that's not worth anything, but I wonder if it is safe to test fire? It's in great shape as far as I can tell. The cylinder lines up to the barrel really well. I cleaned it (although it didn't really need cleaning, it was oiled and almost spotless to begin with) and dry fired it on an empty 22 case. The firing pin made an indent where it should, the cylinder rotated and locks.
Do you think since it is only a 22 there would be much danger in firing it? Or is it best just to leave it alone as a curiosity.
I can't find much about it. The only thing I know from calling around is it was under the Rossi name imported through Firearms Intl Corp in DC in the early 60's.
The thing is definitely an el-cheapo that's not worth anything, but I wonder if it is safe to test fire? It's in great shape as far as I can tell. The cylinder lines up to the barrel really well. I cleaned it (although it didn't really need cleaning, it was oiled and almost spotless to begin with) and dry fired it on an empty 22 case. The firing pin made an indent where it should, the cylinder rotated and locks.
Do you think since it is only a 22 there would be much danger in firing it? Or is it best just to leave it alone as a curiosity.