Description
There was a time when pump action .22s ruled the carnival midway and the family farm alike, and Rossi decided that formula was too good to leave in the past. The Gallery takes that turn-of-the-century sliding action concept and dresses it in modern black synthetic furniture, giving you a lightweight rimfire that runs fast, points naturally, and shrugs off weather and rough handling in a way wood stocks never could.
What Makes the Rossi Gallery Fun to Run
The pump stroke on this rifle is short, since a .22 LR cartridge doesn't need much bolt travel to cycle. That translates to quick follow-up shots and a satisfying rhythm once you find your groove. The under-barrel tube magazine holds 15 rounds and loads through a cartridge-shaped cutout, so topping off is simple even for newer shooters. Up top, you get a hooded red fiber optic front sight paired with a fully adjustable green fiber optic rear, a genuine upgrade over the plain blade and buckhorn setups on the old gallery guns. If irons aren't your thing, the 3/8-inch dovetail on the receiver makes adding a rimfire scope easy.
Built for the Range, the Farm, and First-Timers
At roughly 5.2 pounds with a 35.9-inch overall length, the Gallery handles like a rifle should for all-day plinking sessions or squirrel woods walks. The synthetic forend features cutouts that give your support hand solid purchase when working the action, and the cross-bolt safety sits right where your trigger finger expects it. This is the kind of rifle that gets passed around at the range, and it has earned a reputation as a great trainer for spouses and kids learning the fundamentals since the manual action keeps things deliberate.
Why the Gallery Pump .22 Earns Its Keep
Between cheap rimfire ammo, a generous magazine capacity, and an action that never gets old to run, this Rossi delivers a lot of grin per dollar spent at the range. Reviewers consistently report reliable feeding and ejection across a wide range of ammunition, along with accuracy that holds tight groups at typical rimfire distances. Simple, sturdy, and just plain fun.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Rossi
- Model: Gallery
- MPN: RP22181SY
- UPC: 754908229901
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Pump Action
- Capacity: 15+1 (tube magazine)
- Barrel Length: 18 inches
- Barrel Finish: Polished Black
- Overall Length: 35.9 inches
- Weight: 82.7 oz (approx. 5.2 lbs)
- Stock: Black Synthetic
- Front Sight: Hooded Red Fiber Optic
- Rear Sight: Adjustable Green Fiber Optic
- Safety: Cross-Bolt
- Optics Mounting: 3/8" Dovetail
What’s Included
- Rossi Gallery pump action rifle
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mount a scope on the Rossi Gallery pump rifle?
Yes. The receiver has a 3/8-inch dovetail groove that accepts standard rimfire scope rings or a red dot with the right mount. The fiber optic irons are good enough that plenty of owners never bother, but the option is there if you want tighter groups on small game.
Is the Rossi Gallery a good rifle for teaching new shooters?
It's one of the better choices out there for that job. The pump action requires a deliberate motion between shots, which keeps new shooters focused, and .22 LR has almost no recoil or muzzle blast. The bright fiber optic sights are easy for beginners to pick up, and the cross-bolt safety is simple to explain and operate.
What kind of .22 LR ammo does the Gallery run best?
Since it's a manually operated action, it isn't picky the way some semi-autos are. Standard velocity, high velocity, and hollow point .22 LR all cycle fine, and reviewers report reliable function across a wide range of loads. Note the tube magazine is designed for .22 LR, so stick with that rather than shorts.
How is this synthetic version different from the wood-stocked Rossi Gallery?
The internals, 18-inch barrel, and 15+1 capacity are the same. The synthetic model swaps the beechwood furniture for weather-resistant black polymer with a cutout forend, wears a matte black metal finish, and upgrades to fiber optic front and rear sights instead of the brass bead and buckhorn setup. It also weighs slightly less.




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