Vintage Rossi 62A
A .22 Pump-Action With Stories to Tell
Sometimes a rifle isn’t just a rifle — it’s a time machine. This Rossi Model 62A is one of those guns.
A compact, nickel-plated pump .22 from the 1980s with a short 16.5″ barrel, the 62A is already fun on its own. But what makes this one special is the history behind it. There’s an old photo of a young daughter — just three or four years old — carefully helping load the tube magazine, dropping shiny .22 rounds in one at a time with total concentration. Moments like that are what turn a simple rimfire into something worth keeping forever.
On the range, the Rossi still delivers. Like many old-school pump guns, it features a trick you don’t see much anymore: hold the trigger back and work the action, and it’ll fire with each pump. It’s fast, it’s a little wild, and it’s guaranteed to put a grin on your face — even if your accuracy takes a hit.
More importantly, it’s a reminder of why .22s matter. They’re approachable, they’re fun, and they’re often the guns that create lasting memories.
If you’ve got an old rimfire tucked away in the safe, take this as your nudge. Dust it off, run a few rounds through it and see what memories come back. Chances are, it’ll still shoot just fine — and it might mean more now than it ever did.
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