The Rossi Light Weight Carbine (part no. LWC0556-BKFS) chambers the widely available 5.56x45mm/.223 Remington cartridge in a break-action single shot built with a folding stock for compact storage and transport. Rossi designed this LWC variant for shooters who want a truck gun or backup rifle that stows into a smaller footprint than a fixed-stock design, while still delivering the reliability of a simple break-action platform. The black oxide barrel finish and crossbolt safety round out a straightforward, rugged single shot.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 5.56x45mm/.223 Remington, a widely available and versatile centerfire round.
• Fitted with a 16.5-inch barrel for compact, lightweight carry.
• Rifled at a 1:7-inch twist rate to stabilize a wide range of 5.56 bullet weights.
• Runs a break-action single-shot design for simple, reliable operation.
• Finished with a black oxide barrel for corrosion resistance.
• Built with a folding stock that collapses the rifle for compact storage and transport.
• Equipped with a crossbolt safety for quick, intuitive operation.
• Overall length of about 32.85 inches when folded down for storage.
• Weighs approximately 6.7 pounds, keeping it light for truck-gun duty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What cartridge does this Rossi Light Weight Carbine fire? It’s chambered in 5.56x45mm/.223 Remington.

Does this rifle fold for storage? Yes, it features a folding stock that collapses the rifle for compact storage.

What kind of safety does it use? It has a crossbolt safety for quick, intuitive operation.

Buy the Rossi Light Weight Carbine 5.56x45mm 16.5-inch Black Folding Stock

Truck-gun and backup-rifle shooters will appreciate this compact, foldable single shot from Rossi. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and add a versatile single-shot rifle to your collection.