A few new releases are coming in now that the NRA Annual Meeting is underway and Heritage Manufacturing just dropped an unexpected one today. The Roscoe revolver is a 5-shot small frame .38 Special revolver available in 2 and 3-inch barrels. A snub-nosed revolver may not be that unusual, but it’s a different path for Heritage, and they did it in a classic blued steel and slim wood grip style.
I saw the announcement on the Heritage Instagram page today and it’s a homage to the 1940’s film noir hard-boiled detective.
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While there are certainly advantages to the modern lightweight titanium and aluminum framed, and stainless guns, there’s something that speaks to me with a simple blued snubbie with wood grips.
The finish is technically a glossy black, but it emulates the deep blueing of the past. It’s classy, a bit nostalgic, and still completely functional for EDC. The Roscoe is +P rated so it’ll take any modern defensive ammo, too. Maybe the best part, though, is the price. The Roscoe revolvers have an extremely reasonable MSRP of only $363.99.
Heritage Manufacturing proudly introduces the Roscoe, the first centerfire double action revolver to join the esteemed Heritage lineup. Designed to evoke the spirit of the small frame fighting revolvers carried by the iconic gunfighters of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, the Roscoe seamlessly blends vintage aesthetics with modern defensive capabilities, embodying the timeless legacy of American gun culture.
Inspired by the hard-boiled detectives battling mob crime, the movie sleuths, and the real-world cops of yesteryears, the Heritage Roscoe pays homage to these legends with its classic design and rugged performance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Roscoe features a deep glossy polished black finish, reminiscent of the iconic firearms of the era.
Key Features of the Heritage Roscoe:
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- 5-round capacity of 38 Special + P
- Classic style wood grips
- Available in 2-inch or 3-inch barrel lengths
Whether you’re re-enacting your favorite noir films or defending yourself in the modern world, the Heritage Roscoe stands as a testament to American grit and ingenuity. With its timeless design and reliable performance, it’s more than just a revolver—it’s a piece of history you can hold in your hands.
Experience the legacy of the American gunfighters with the Heritage Roscoe. For more information, visit www.heritagemfg.com.
8 Responses
overall appearance very similar to the astra constable 0.38 5 shot available in the 1970’s .
Made by Taurus, I see, very interesting…
Hard not to have a soft spot for the classics
“While there are certainly advantages to the modern lightweight titanium and aluminum framed, and stainless guns, there’s something that speaks to me with a simple blued snubbie with wood grips.”
Fly-weight revolvers flat *hurt* to shoot.
I like the way these look, with violent ‘yoots’ on the prowl, a ‘Roscoe’ may be just the thing…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6qGwmXZtsE
Looking to get my hands on one because it closely resembles a model 36 and it would be a great backup to my Rock Island m200.
I like the classic look and the finish. I was a BIG fan of the blued Steele Taurus revolvers in the 90s that came standard with Brazilian hardwood grips. They provided excellent and affordable protection for a poor young college student. Unfortunately, I no longer have any of them, but these are similar and I am very interested.
I would like to know more about the frame. Is it side plate design or solid like the Ruger handguns? Most pictures show only one side. If proves to be reliable it would make a great low priced carry handgun.
I see the guns in the photo were made in Brazil, unlike the Heritage revolvers made in Florida, or the Taurus G3 pistols made in Georgia.
That is ok, but it is one consideration.
Heritage and Rossi are owned by Taurus, and this kinda seems like a re-named Taurus or Rossi. Again, that is ok.
I guess it is nice to have another inexpensive, but acceptable revolver to compete with the ArmsCorp M200/M206. I picked up one of those last year for $229.