Rossi Gallery Rifles Pump Action 15
About this product
The Rossi Gallery is a pump-action .22 LR rimfire rifle styled after the classic gallery guns used at shooting-range arcades in the late 1800s, updated with a modern 18-inch barrel and polymer stock. This black synthetic-stock version is the base model in Rossi's current Gallery lineup - a step below the wood-stocked variant Rossi also sells.
What does 'gallery gun' styling actually mean here?
Historically, gallery guns were the pump or lever .22s used at carnival and boardwalk shooting galleries, prized for smooth, fast cycling for high-volume plinking rather than hunting power. Rossi's modern Gallery line borrows that name and general profile - a slim pump-action .22 LR built for rapid, repeated shooting - while updating the materials to a polymer stock and aluminum alloy receiver for this synthetic version.
What's the capacity and barrel length?
This model uses an 18-inch barrel and a tubular magazine that holds 15 rounds of .22 LR, giving it a substantial round count for a rimfire pump gun without needing a detachable box magazine. It comes with buckhorn-style sights and a fiber-optic front bead for quick target acquisition, plus a cross-bolt safety.
How does it compare to the wood-stock Rossi Gallery?
Rossi also sells a wood-and-matte-black finish version of the same rifle at a higher price point; this listing is the black synthetic version, which trades the wood furniture for a lighter, lower-maintenance polymer stock at a lower price. Both share the same 18-inch barrel and general action.
What's it good for - hunting, plinking, or both?
A tube-fed .22 LR pump gun like this is well suited to plinking, informal target practice, and small-game or pest hunting where a high per-magazine round count and low ammunition cost matter more than long-range accuracy. It's a practical choice for teaching new shooters the fundamentals of a manually cycled action before moving to a semi-auto.
Because .22 LR is inexpensive and widely available, the Gallery is well suited to high-volume range sessions where cost per round matters, and its light recoil makes it comfortable to shoot for extended sessions without the fatigue that comes with larger-caliber rifles. The polymer stock also holds up well to the elements, making it a practical choice for a truck gun or a rifle kept at a cabin or ranch.
Loading the tubular magazine is done through a spring-loaded tube rather than a detachable box, which some shooters find slower to top off but appreciate for its simplicity and reliability over many years of use.
Because it's chambered in .22 LR rather than a centerfire caliber, the Rossi Gallery doesn't carry the same magazine-capacity restrictions that apply to many centerfire pistols and rifles in California - but confirm current rules for tubular-magazine rimfire rifles with your FFL before ordering, since regulations can vary by exact configuration and change over time. The cross-bolt safety and exposed hammer on the Gallery also give new shooters a clear, visible way to confirm the rifle's condition before and after firing - a detail that matters if this rifle is intended as a first gun for a younger or new shooter in the household rather than a dedicated hunting tool.
How does the purchase process work?
As a firearm, the Rossi Gallery must transfer through a licensed FFL dealer - it cannot ship to a home address. You'll complete a background check and any state-required waiting period at the dealer before taking it home. Checkout on this site runs through secure checkout, and FFL transfer fees are set separately by the receiving dealer.
FFL transfer required
This item is a firearm and ships only to a licensed FFL dealer, never to a home address. At checkout, enter your preferred dealer as the shipping address, or leave it blank and we will assign a licensed dealer near you at no extra cost. You complete the background check and paperwork with the dealer when you pick up.
California buyers: handguns must be on the California roster for delivery to a California FFL, a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) and DROS are handled at the dealer, and the 10-day waiting period applies. Out-of-state buyers receive the firearm through their own local FFL under their state's rules.
Pros & cons
What works
- 15-round tubular magazine for high-volume .22 LR shooting
- Lightweight polymer stock, lower maintenance than wood furniture
- Low ammunition cost for frequent range use
- Classic gallery-gun styling with fiber-optic front sight
Trade-offs
- Iron sights only - no optics rail included on this base configuration
- Manual pump action is slower to cycle than a semi-auto .22
- Tube-loading is slower than a detachable box magazine
Key attributes
| Transfer | Ships to your FFL dealer |
| Caliber | .22 LR |
| Capacity | 15 rounds (tubular) |
| Barrel Length | 18 in |
| Action | Pump-action |
| Finish | Black synthetic |
Frequently asked questions
- What's the magazine capacity?
- 15 rounds in the tubular magazine, chambered in .22 LR.
- What barrel length does it have?
- 18 inches.
- Is there a wood-stock version?
- Yes, Rossi also sells this rifle with wood furniture and a matte black finish at a higher price; this listing is the black synthetic version.
- Can this ship to my home?
- No. It's a firearm and must transfer through a licensed FFL dealer after a background check.
- Are California magazine-capacity limits different for rimfire rifles?
- Tubular-magazine rimfire rifles are generally treated differently than detachable-magazine centerfire guns, but confirm current rules with your FFL before ordering.
- Is this a good first gun for a new shooter?
- Its manual pump action, visible safety, and low-recoil .22 LR chambering make it a reasonable option for teaching fundamentals, though any first-gun decision should involve hands-on instruction.