Rossi is an import firearm from Brazil I think. I have handled a few of their guns logging them in and out of our inventory books and was not all that impressed. I never saw a 22lr or any of the centerfire rifle calibers but I looked at the 12ga, 20ga, and .410. They also sell a shotgun/rifle combo. Such as one receiver with a .410 and a 22lr. Great for a youngster. They are just a step down from the NEF and are not too much cheaper than an NEF and in my opinion, I would rather have an NEF. Rossi is just a cheap import gun made to give a cheaper option to introductory shooters/hunters.