Description
Back in the heyday of the TV Western, Steve McQueen, the star of Wanted: Dead or Alive, rode across black-and-white screens toting a sidearm like nothing any lawman or outlaw had carried before. A cut-down, modified version of repeating rifle, this recognizable shootin iron could be holstered like a pistol but fired with the speed of lever-action rifle. Nicknamed the Mares Leg, this innovative weapon swiftly brought outlaws to justice every week and rose to fame as the real star of the short-lived show. Now fans of those classic westerns and collectors of innovative firearms can holster this lever action pistol manufactured in the spirit and style of the original made for TV classic.
Built in the USA, to Henrys world-renowned standards of quality, the Mares Leg is available in your choice of .45 COLT or in .22 S/L/LR.
The Henry Mares Leg .45 Colt is a modified variation of the Henry model H006C Big Boy .45 Colt. The Henry Mares Leg .22 S/L/LR a modified variation of the model H001 Henry Lever Action.
Like all Henry Rifles, each sports a select, handcrafted American Walnut stock cut to the exact specification of the gun used on the television series. The large loop lever, coupled with the legendary crisp Henry action, makes it easy for you to enjoy those rapid-fire repeating shots Steve McQueen used to take down the bad guys.
Both calibers are equipped with an easy-loading tubular magazine design.
The .22 S/L/LR holds 10 rounds of .22 Long Rifle and the .45 Colt holds 5 rounds.The .22 S/L/LR. weighs in at an easy-to-handle 4.45 lbs. and measures 25? overall The .45 COLT model weighs 5.79 and measures 25?.
Big Boy Mare’s Leg Pistol .45 Colt»
Model Number
H006CML
Action Type
Lever Action Pistol Large Loop
Caliber
.45 Colt
Capacity
5 Rounds
M.S.R. Price
$1,079.00
Additional Specifications
Barrel Length
12.904″
Barrel Type
Octagon Blued Steel
Rate of Twist
1:16
Overall Length
25″
Weight
5.79 lbs
Receiver Finish
Polished Hardened Brass
Rear Sight
Fully Adj. Semi-Buckhorn w/ Diamond Insert
Front Sight
Brass Bead
Scopeability
Drilled and Tapped
Scope Mount Type
BB-RSM
Stock Material
American Walnut
Buttplate/Pad
Brass
Length of Pull
N/A
Safety
Transfer Bar
Best Uses
Target/Hunting/Collector
Embellishments/Extras
Large Loop Lever
