Rossi Gallery Rifles Pump Action 3

About this product

The Rossi Gallery is a slide-action (pump) rimfire rifle styled after the classic gallery guns of the late 1890s — the kind of rifle you'd have found at a carnival shooting gallery generations ago, rebuilt by Rossi as a modern, affordable .22 LR for plinking, small-game hunting, and general rimfire fun.

What is a 'gallery gun' and why does the pump action matter?

Gallery guns get their name from carnival and boardwalk shooting galleries, where fast-cycling pump-action .22s let operators run a steady stream of paying shooters through quickly. The pump action itself is part of the appeal today: it's a different, more hands-on shooting experience than a bolt-action or semi-auto .22, requiring the shooter to manually cycle the action between shots, similar to a pump shotgun. That makes it a fun trainer for building manual dexterity and follow-through, and a distinctive rifle for shooters who already own the more common semi-auto or bolt-action rimfire options.

What are the key specs?

The Gallery runs an 18-inch barrel with a 15-round tube magazine capacity, an overall length of about 36 inches, and a weight of roughly 5.3 pounds (84 ounces). It uses traditional buckhorn sights rather than a modern fiber-optic or aperture setup, along with a cross-bolt safety for straightforward, traditional operation. Rossi offers the Gallery in both wood and synthetic stock configurations, giving buyers a choice between a classic look and a more weather-resistant, lower-maintenance build.

Because the design deliberately echoes rifles from over a century ago, don't expect modern conveniences like a threaded barrel, optics rail, or adjustable stock — this is a purpose-built traditional rimfire rifle, not a tactical or modern sporting design.

Who is the Rossi Gallery built for?

This rifle suits plinkers and small-game hunters who want a fun, different shooting experience from their usual semi-auto .22, as well as shooters who appreciate the classic gallery-gun aesthetic and want a modern, reliable version of that style rather than a worn antique. Its light weight and manageable length also make it a reasonable option for introducing a new shooter to a manually-cycled rimfire rifle, where the deliberate pump action encourages more careful trigger discipline between shots.

Because this is a firearm, it cannot ship to your home address. It transfers to a licensed FFL dealer near you, where you'll complete a background check and the required paperwork in person before taking possession. California buyers should confirm current compliance requirements with their FFL before ordering, since rimfire rifles generally face fewer restrictions than centerfire semi-autos under California law, but requirements can still vary.

Because .22 LR ammunition is inexpensive and widely available compared to nearly any centerfire round, the Gallery is an easy rifle to shoot often without worrying about ammunition cost the way you might with a centerfire hunting rifle. That makes it a practical choice for building shooting fundamentals in a new shooter, or simply for burning through an afternoon of plinking without a big ammunition bill at the end of it. The tube magazine's 15-round capacity also means fewer reloads during a casual range session, so more of your time is spent actually shooting rather than topping off ammunition between strings. Maintenance is simple and typical of any rimfire rifle — routine cleaning after each range session and periodic lubrication of the action are all it takes to keep the Gallery cycling reliably. Given its light weight and manageable overall length, it also makes a genuinely easy rifle for smaller-statured shooters to handle comfortably during a full day at the range.