REVOLVER: ROSSI FIREARM MODEL 972 IMPORTED BY BRAZTECH, SERIAL NUMBER BS635412, STAINLESS, CASE NOT INCLUDED, DOUBLE ACTION, 357 MAGNUM, 6" Notes: ROSSI FIREARM 972 357 Magnum The Rossi Model 972 is a Brazilian-made, stainless-steel, six-shot, double-action revolver chambered for .357 Magnum. It was part of Rossi's older medium-frame revolver line and is closely related to the R971. Rossi 972 - basic specifications Caliber: .357 Magnum; it can also fire .38 Special ammunition. Capacity: 6 rounds Action: Double-action/single-action revolver Barrel: Commonly 6 inches on the R97206 version Sights: Adjustable rear sight with a high-visibility front sight Construction: Stainless steel Approx. weight: 34.9 oz Approx. overall length: 10.9 inches Country of manufacture: Brazil The 972 was essentially a full-size target/field-style .357 revolver. Its 6-inch barrel and adjustable sights make it better suited to deliberate range shooting and hunting/field use than to concealed carry. The combination of a 6-inch barrel, stainless construction, adjustable sights, and .357 Magnum chambering gives the 972 a substantial, traditional revolver feel. The longer barrel also makes the gun relatively easy to aim compared with compact .357 revolvers.