Description
Styled after the gallery guns that lined carnival midways and shooting galleries back in the late 1890s, the Rossi Gallery is a slide-action .22 LR that trades on nostalgia without skimping on function. It pairs an 18-inch polished black barrel with a German beechwood stock and ribbed forend, giving you that old-school feel with a light, handy package that tips the scale right around five and a half pounds. There's a reason pump .22s earned a cult following, and this one carries the torch nicely.
What Makes the Gallery Fun to Shoot
The action is the star here. The pump stroke is short, so follow-up shots come quick and the rifle cycles with very little effort. Reviewers consistently note the Gallery runs through a wide spread of .22 LR ammo without hiccups, from standard velocity to high velocity, with no fuss about feeding or ejecting. Load up the 15+1 tubular magazine, and you've got plenty of rounds on tap before you need to top off, which is exactly what you want when you're knocking down cans or working a dirt bank.
Sights and Optic Options on the Rossi Gallery
Out of the box you get a brass bead front sight and an elevation-adjustable buckhorn-style rear, both set in dovetails for easy drift and swap. If irons aren't your thing, the receiver has an integral 3/8-inch dovetail scope rail built right in. Since the Gallery ejects spent brass out the side, a scope or red dot clears the ejection path with no interference, making it one of the more scope-friendly classic pumps out there.
Range and Field Duty
This is a plinker and small-game rifle through and through. Testers have printed sub-inch groups off the bench at 25 yards, which is plenty of accuracy for squirrels, rabbits, and reactive targets. A cross-bolt safety sits at the receiver for straightforward handling, and the steel construction with that polished black finish keeps the whole thing looking the part. Whether you're introducing someone new to rimfire or just want an afternoon of trigger time, the Gallery delivers.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Rossi
- Model: Gallery
- Manufacturer Part Number: RP22181WD
- UPC: 754908229802
- Action: Pump Action
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Capacity: 15 + 1
- Barrel Length: 18"
- Overall Length: 36"
- Weight: 5.5 lbs
- Rate of Twist: 1-in-16
- Front Sight: Brass Bead, Dovetailed
- Rear Sight: Adjustable Buckhorn Style
- Receiver: Steel, Integral 3/8" Dovetail Scope Rail
- Stock: Hardwood (German Beechwood)
- Safety: Cross-Bolt
- Finish: Blued / Polished Black
What’s Included
- Rossi Gallery 22LR Pump-Action Rifle
- Cable Lock
- Owner's Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you mount a scope on the Rossi Gallery?
Yes. The receiver has an integral 3/8-inch dovetail rail built right in, so you can mount a scope or red dot without drilling and tapping. Because the Gallery ejects spent cases out the side, your optic clears the ejection path with no interference. You may need a dovetail-to-Picatinny adapter depending on the optic and rings you choose.
Is the barrel on the Rossi Gallery threaded?
No, the 18-inch barrel on this model is not threaded from the factory. If running a suppressor is a priority, you'd need to have the barrel threaded by a qualified gunsmith. Out of the box it's set up as a standard muzzle.
What kind of ammo does the Rossi Gallery 22LR shoot?
It's chambered for .22 LR, and reviewers have found it reliable across a wide range of loads, from standard velocity to high velocity. Many of the classic Rossi pumps will also cycle .22 Shorts and Longs, though .22 LR is the go-to. It's an easy gun to feed and a cheap one to shoot all day.
How accurate is the Rossi Gallery for small game?
Plenty accurate for its intended work. Testers have printed sub-inch groups off the bench at 25 yards, which is more than enough for squirrels, rabbits, and reactive targets. The adjustable buckhorn rear sight lets you dial in elevation, and the short pump stroke makes quick follow-up shots easy.





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