Rossi Model 13 Princess
Amadeo Rossi & Cia · Pistol · Discontinued · 1965
Also known as: Rossi Princess, Rossi Ladysmith, Model 25 Princess
Overview
The Rossi Model 13 Princess is a compact seven-shot .22 Long Rifle double-action revolver produced in Brazil by Amadeo Rossi & Cia from about 1965 to 1969. A close clone of the small-frame Smith & Wesson Ladysmith, it features a short barrel, swing-out cylinder, bright nickel finish, and a Zamak-alloy frame with a steel barrel and cylinder. Marketed as a pocket-sized defensive and utility handgun, it was imported into the United States until the Gun Control Act of 1968 curtailed importation of such short-barreled compact handguns.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 312 g (11.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 152 mm (5.98") |
| Barrel Length | 51 mm (2.01") |
| Height | 95 mm (3.74") |
| Action Type | Double Action Revolver |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 7 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Effective Range | 20 m (22 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | Nickel |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Swing Out Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Rebounding Hammer
- Features: Swing Out Cylinder, Spurred Hammer, Spring Loaded Ejector Rod, Checkered Plastic Grips, Pocket Size
Service history
Operators
- Civilian
Production
Production years: 1965-1969
US importation ended after the Gun Control Act of 1968 restricted small imported handguns
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Discontinued: 1969
Notes
Constructed primarily of Zamak alloy with steel wear surfaces, barrel, and cylinder. Standard barrel length was 2 inches, with rarer 3-inch and 4-inch examples. Weight given as 11 ounces (approx. 312 g) unloaded.
Background
Nicknamed the 'Rossi Ladysmith', the diminutive Princess was a Brazilian copy of Smith & Wesson's Ladysmith aimed at the female and pocket-carry market; it fits entirely within the palm of a hand and weighs just eleven ounces.