Amadeo Rossi
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| Type | Sociedade Anônima |
|---|---|
| Industry | Defense |
| Founded | 1889 |
| Founder | Amadeo Rossi |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Luciano Von H Rossi |
| Products | Firearms, weapons |
Number of employees | 500 |
| Website | www.rossi.com.br |
Amadeo Rossi SA (or simply Rossi), founded in 1889 in São Leopoldo, Brazil, is a Brazilian arms manufacturer.[1] Rossi produces pistols and revolvers used by both civilians and security forces, and exports worldwide. It is considered one of the largest weapons manufacturers in Brazil.[2]
About[]
In the 1970s Rossis began to be distributed in the United States by Interarms Virginia. This continued until 1997, when Rossi founded BrazTech, their own subsidiary representative in North America . Their revolvers had great popularity in the United States, Canada and some countries in Europe.[3][4]
The production line of revolvers and handguns was acquired by Taurus. Rossi currently produces only hunting rifles, shotguns and traditional line of Puma rifles. It also has a line of own airgun, known as Rossi Dione.
Since 2010, Rossi no longer produces firearms for sale in the Brazilian market,[5] and dedicates itself exclusively to the importation and distribution of airguns and airsoft, a sport that remains popular in Brazil since its legalization. Rossi guns can still be found in the foreign market, made by Amadeo Rossi (exclusively for export) or by Taurus.
In Brazil Rossi distributes the airgun brands Beeman, , SAG, Zoraki, Crossman, among others, besides airsofts brands HFC, CQB, Swiss Arms and Crossman.
Models[]
- Rossi Model 971 .357 Magnum
- (.22 LR)
- Rossi R46102 .357 Magnum
- .38 Special
- .38 Special
- Rossi R46202 .357 Magnum
- Rossi R35202 .38 Special
- Rossi R97206 .357 Magnum
- Rossi Circuit Judge .410-bore/45LC & .22 LR (carbine)
- is a single shot .410-bore shotgun. It features a half thumb-hole stock that holds four additional shot-shells and strongly resembles the original Snake Charmer shotgun. Unlike its predecessor, it also has ejectors that automatically expel spent shells.
- , a copy of the Winchester 1892, chambered in .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .45 Colt, .44-40 Winchester and .454 Casull
See also[]
- IMBEL another Brazilian firearms manufacturer
References[]
- ^ "Rossi Firearms - History". Archived from the original on 2016-04-07. Retrieved 2015-11-01.
- ^ http://apublica.org/2012/01/em-cinco-anos-45-milhoes-de-armas-nas-ruas/
- ^ http://www.spodan.com/recreacao/armas-de-fogo-vesitile-de-rossi-e-disponivel[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://www.rossiusa.com/history.cfm%7Ctítulo=The[permanent dead link] Rossi revolution of firearm design
- ^ http://apublica.org/2012/01/em-cinco-anos-45-milhoes-de-armas-nas-ruas/
External links[]
- Rossi Firearms
- Firearm manufacturers of Brazil
- Defence companies of Brazil
- Companies based in São Leopoldo
- Manufacturing companies established in 1889
- 1889 establishments in Brazil
- Brazilian brands