Rossi “bodyguard” 38 special

A good friend just bought this Rossi 38 spcl. It is a “bodyguard” type revolver, 5 shots, DAO (there is a "slot" where you can see the hammer, like in the S&W 38/49, but you can not cock it).
It came with a big wood grips – now it has rubber Pachmayr.

The box says it is a “model 627”, but in the inside of the crane it says “726” ( I do not know where Rossi's are supossed to have their model written)

I was looking for information about this revolver – model 627 or model 726 - but found nothing. Does somebody know anything about this gun?

Thanks for your help.

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii567/Gonfis/DSC09927.jpg

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii567/Gonfis/DSC09925.jpg

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii567/Gonfis/DSC09914.jpg

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii567/Gonfis/DSC099092.jpg

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii567/Gonfis/DSC09905.jpg

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii567/Gonfis/DSC09903.jpg

Odd. The worst of both worlds, an open slot in the frame for grime to enter, without the benefit of a single action trigger.

I am a tad confused as why the manufacturer would shroud the hammer and then bob it ( IF the intent was No SA function). As to the alternative of internal hammer. Hmmm... maybe just me...

Don't get the idea I'm downing the pistol... just find it odd.

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Here, a pic of the logo on the sideplate.....hope it rings a bell....

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii567/Gonfis/Rossilogo1.jpg

Oh Boy.....

Do ya have to make that " LALALALALALALALALA" sound when you shoot it?