Replica Mare’s Leg Rifle, USA 1892
SKU: 1095
The Mare’s Leg (aka Mare’s Laig; both sometimes spelled without the apostrophe) was the name given to a customized shortened rifle by Steve McQueen’s character on the television series Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958–1961). McQueen’s character was named Josh Randall, and the gun has also been referred to as a Winchester Randall, or a Randall Special.
The original Mare’s Leg was made by cutting down a .44-40 caliber Winchester Model 1892 rifle to a size that could be worn in a large leg holster and used with one hand. The barrel was cut down to a length of twelve (or possibly nine) inches, and much of the butt-stock was removed. For filming three guns were actually made, each with an enlarged loop on the cocking lever. The first gun differed in the size of its lever enlargement, and the last gun had an octagonal barrel instead of a round one. The actual gun being used could sometimes change from shot to shot in a given scene. While the guns were chambered for the .44-40 round, McQueen wore more impressive looking .45-70 rounds in the loops of his gun belt.
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- No gun licenses are required for replicas. We ask that all customers be 18+ and use common sense.
- Non-firing Denix replicas are designed to resemble the same weight and mechanics of the originals, but at the fraction of the price.
- Perfect for general displays, cosplay, historical reenactments, University theatre departments, or just simply decking out your basement!
- Shipping available throughout Canada
- Shipped from our Calgary warehouse to customers throughout Canada
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Brent (verified owner) –
I love this rifle. Excellent quality replica and a great collector piece from the tv series “Wanted dead or alive” . I really liked the type of wood used for the stock and the grey finish looked nicely aged.