I owned a 3" Rossi 88 for many years, it was a good gun. Mine was purchased brand new in Dec 1998 for $179. I wanted a .38 to keep in my tool box, and the new Rossi cost less than a used Model 60. The Rossi was a decent, accurate little gun. The grips on mine had a slightly larger area of checkering than the grips in the OP's photos, otherwise the guns are identical. I only sold the Rossi last year to support buying more S&W's. I put it out for sale for $350 and it sold in a day. I miss the Rossi, but the 60-7 that replaced it is nice too.

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