Pros & cons
What works
- Simple, reliable break-open single-shot action
- Includes scope rail plus usable fiber optic sights
- Lower price point than new or bolt-action alternatives
- Flat-shooting .243 Win chambering suited to deer and varmint hunting
Trade-offs
- Fair condition — expect visible wear, inspect before buying
- Single-shot means no fast follow-up round
- No box or included accessories mentioned in listing
Specs at a glance
About this product
The Rossi Wizard is a break-open single-shot rifle, and this listing is chambered in .243 Winchester with a 23" barrel, sold used in fair condition. Rossi's single-shot rifles are built around simplicity — one round, a break-open action, and a scope rail with a hammer extension so the gun works equally well with optics or its own adjustable fiber optic sights.
What is it used for?
It's an entry-level or backup hunting rifle, well suited to varmint and deer-sized game in .243 Winchester, a caliber known for flat trajectory and mild recoil. The single-shot, break-open design is popular as a first hunting rifle for younger or new shooters, or as a lightweight, low-cost second rifle for an experienced hunter.
How does it compare to a bolt-action rifle?
A single-shot trades follow-up shot speed for simplicity and typically a lower price point than an equivalent bolt-action rifle — there's no magazine or bolt to master, just break the action open, load one round, and close it. Hunters who value a fast second shot should look at a bolt or lever gun instead; those who want the lightest, simplest possible rifle for a single well-placed shot are the target buyer here.
What fits it?
It includes a factory scope rail and hammer extension built to accept common optics, plus sling swivels for a carry strap. The adjustable fiber optic sights work as a standalone sighting system if you'd rather not mount glass at all.
Who is this not for?
Skip it if you want a repeating rifle for fast follow-up shots, or if you're not comfortable buying a used firearm in fair condition — this specific unit is sold as pictured, with wear consistent with that grade, not restored to like-new. Inspect the bore and action carefully, or have a gunsmith do it, before you commit.
Is it worth $251?
For a used single-shot rifle in fair condition, that price reflects both the simplicity of the platform and its used status — new Rossi single-shots cost more, so this is a budget option for someone who doesn't need pristine cosmetics and has verified the action and bore are sound.
Does it work in California?
Single-shot, break-open rifles are not affected by California's assault weapons law, and this one still ships through a licensed FFL with the standard DROS and 10-day wait like any firearm sale. See our California gun laws page, and if you'd rather have a repeating rifle in a similar role, compare it to the Rossi R92 lever action.
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.
Key attributes
| Transfer | Ships to your FFL dealer |
| Caliber | .243 Winchester |
| Action | Break open, single shot |
| Barrel Length | 23 in |
| Capacity | 1 round |
| Finish | Black & green |
| Condition | Preowned, fair |
Frequently asked questions
- What condition is this rifle in?
- It's listed as preowned in fair condition, sold as pictured with visible wear consistent with that grade — not restored to new condition.
- Can I mount a scope on it?
- Yes, it includes a factory scope rail with a hammer extension designed to fit common optics.
- What caliber is it chambered in?
- This unit is chambered in .243 Winchester, a popular flat-shooting varmint and deer caliber.
- Does it hold more than one round?
- No, it's a single-shot, break-open action — you load and fire one round at a time.
- Is it a good rifle for a new hunter?
- Single-shot break-actions like this are a common choice for new or younger hunters because the manual of arms is simple, though buyers should still have a used unit's bore and action inspected before their first hunt.