The Heritage Rough Rider 1776 is a single-action .22 LR revolver with a 16-inch barrel, alloy frame, wood grips, and a matte black finish. The long barrel is the defining characteristic here. It aids accuracy and gives the gun an unusual, carbine-like profile. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Heritage Firearms 
• Model: Rough Rider 1776 
• Type: Revolver (Single Action) 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Barrel Length: 16 inches 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Condition: New in Box 
• Finish Color: Black 
• Frame Material: Alloy 
• Grips: Wood 
• Sights: Fixed Sights 
• Manufacturer Part Number: RR22B16WRN14 
• UPC: 727962707715 
   

Detailed Features 

 
Single-action means you thumb the hammer back before each shot, which keeps the trigger pull clean and deliberate. The 16-inch barrel makes it longer than most revolvers but noticeably steadier at distance for a rimfire. Wood grips provide a traditional feel and adequate purchase during firing. 
 
The alloy frame keeps weight manageable for a long-barreled handgun, and the matte finish cuts glare. Fixed sights are simple and low-profile, functional for plinking and small game at reasonable distances, though not adjustable.

The Rough Rider 1776 draws consistent positive feedback given its price point. Most owners use it for plinking and informal target work, and for those purposes it delivers: reliable cycling, manageable recoil, and a fun long-barrel format that turns heads at the range. The classic design and wood grips get mentioned often by people who appreciate the traditional aesthetic.

Criticism tends to center on the trigger pull, which some find heavier than they'd like for precise work, and the fixed sights, which a few users wish were adjustable. Neither issue is unusual for an entry-level single-action .22. Overall it's well-regarded as a budget-friendly training revolver and collector piece with real practical use.