Did you know that "Roscoe" is a century-old slang name for a handgun? Heritage Manufacturing does, having recently introduced a nostalgically designed wheelgun that hearkens back to the age of film noir. There may not be a grizzled detective or a wisecracking lady sidekick, but you can build your own Maltese Falcon with the Heritage Roscoe revolver.
Although Heritage is primarily known for its faithful reproductions of Old West guns, the early 20th century definitely counts as part of our heritage ... and that's where the Roscoe comes in. Inspired by the classic Smith & Weson J-frame, the Roscoe revolver has a set of slim, checkered wood stocks with a high-gloss black treatment finish on the frame, barrel, and cylinder to mimic the look of mid-century bluing.
All that said, the Roscoe isn't just here to look like a private-eye's carry piece--it's here be your carry piece. (This, regardless of your profession or predilection for stolen art and double-crossing dames.) This five-shot wheelgun weighs in at just 22 ozs. unloaded, with a 2" barrel and an overall length of just 6.5", making it a great choice for CCW. Check out this great video review from our friends at American Rifleman spells out all of the features of the Roscoe!
