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2wheelwander · June 13, 2018, 09:03 AM

A recent visit to one of my favorite shops had 2 Rossi gallery guns. They appeared very old, obviously .22. Octagon barrels, small pump handle. To me, they appeared clean but rough. One had a price tag of $1300, the other $3200. They looked identical to me. Owner said there was a local collector who has several of these and brings them into him on consignment as he doesn't want to deal with a private sale. Owner of the shop said when he puts them online people will drive from all over buy these. He didn't know the intricacies of each model but claimed there was a cult following and those who do know every detail.

I vaguely know the history of these from my Dad, but nothing else. What is the draw these guns bring $3k+?

June 13, 2018, 09:03 AM	#1
2wheelwander Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2018 Posts: 539	Please explain Rossi Gallery guns? A recent visit to one of my favorite shops had 2 Rossi gallery guns. They appeared very old, obviously .22. Octagon barrels, small pump handle. To me, they appeared clean but rough. One had a price tag of $1300, the other $3200. They looked identical to me. Owner said there was a local collector who has several of these and brings them into him on consignment as he doesn't want to deal with a private sale. Owner of the shop said when he puts them online people will drive from all over buy these. He didn't know the intricacies of each model but claimed there was a cult following and those who do know every detail. I vaguely know the history of these from my Dad, but nothing else. What is the draw these guns bring $3k+?