The Rossi Rio Bravo 1776 Engraved is a .22 LR lever-action rifle with an 18-inch barrel and a 15-round magazine (Rossi part no. RL22181WD-EN23). This version is the 1776 Engraved edition. Rossi based the Rio Bravo on its popular R92 lever-action line, and it suits small-game hunting, target shooting and pest control around the property. The rifle is also a fun way to bring a new shooter into lever-action handling. Sights are a drift-adjustable front and an adjustable buckhorn rear.

Key Specifications

• Barrel finish is polished black oxide, a classic blued-style look.
• Chambering is .22 LR, an economical rimfire round that is gentle on the shoulder and the wallet.
• The action is lever action, the classic R92-inspired design with fast, smooth manual cycling.
• Barrel length is 18 inches, a length that balances a long sight radius with easy carry.
• Capacity is 15 rounds in the tube magazine, so a long string of shots needs few reloads.
• The front sight is a drift-adjustable post, which lets you correct windage with a gentle tap.
• The rear sight is an adjustable buckhorn, a traditional style with a wide, clear notch.
• The safety is a cross-bolt design, which locks out the trigger with a push from the trigger hand.
• Twist rate is 1:16 inches, right-hand, a rate suited to standard .22 LR loads.
• Overall length is 35.9 inches, a trim size that handles easily in the field or at the range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 1776 Engraved edition? It is the .22 LR Rio Bravo in a 1776 engraved edition; the caliber, 18-inch barrel and 15-round capacity match the standard Rio Bravo.

How many rounds does the Rio Bravo hold? It holds 15 rounds of .22 LR in the tube magazine.

What sights does it have? A drift-adjustable front sight and an adjustable buckhorn rear sight.

Buy the Rossi Rio Bravo .22 LR Lever-Action Rifle, 18-Inch Barrel, 1776 Engraved, 15-Round

The 1776 engraving gives a patriotic twist to a working rimfire. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more lever-action rifles while you are here.