The Rossi LWC 5.56mm NATO is a lightweight single-shot break-action carbine with a 16.5-inch threaded barrel (Rossi part no. LWC0556-BK). It is part of the Lightweight Carbine family, built for target practice, hunting and plinking in a simple, affordable rifle. A Picatinny rail on top takes a red dot or scope, and the threaded barrel is ready to host a suppressor. A black oxide barrel and polymer stock keep it light for a long day afield.

Key Specifications

• The rifle is chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, a widely available cartridge with plenty of bullet choices.
• Capacity is one round, loaded directly into the chamber of the break-open action.
• The action is a break-open single shot, simple and reliable.
• The barrel measures 16.5 inches and is alloy steel with a black oxide finish.
• The barrel is threaded, as Rossi states for the entire LWC family, so it can host a suppressor.
• Rifling is a 1:7 right-hand twist, quick enough to stabilize heavier 5.56 bullets.
• Overall length is 31.5 inches, compact for a rifle with a 16.5-inch barrel.
• Weight is 83.84 ounces unloaded, light enough to carry all day.
• Safety is a cross-bolt safety with a transfer bar, which blocks the trigger until you are ready to fire.
• A Picatinny rail serves as the rear sight base, so a red dot or scope can be mounted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 5.56 LWC threaded? Yes. Rossi states that the threaded barrel design runs across the entire LWC family, so this rifle can host a suppressor.

Does it include iron sights? No. Rossi supplies a Picatinny rail in place of iron sights, so you mount an optic of your choice.

How many rounds does it hold? One. It is a single-shot break-open rifle, loaded by hand after every shot.

Buy the Rossi LWC 5.56mm NATO Single-Shot Rifle, 16.5-Inch Threaded Barrel, Black

The 5.56 LWC is about as simple as a centerfire rifle gets, and the light weight makes it easy to carry. Our Lubbock, Texas gun shop ships it fast and insured to your FFL, and you can browse more Rossi products in our single shot rifles section.