Mare's Leg
| Mare's Leg | |
|---|---|
Rossi Ranch Hand | |
| Type | Cut-down lever-action rifle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Kenny "Von Dutch" Howard |
| Designed | 1958 |
| Produced | 1958, 1993 |
| No. built | 3 (1958), ~2 (1993) |
| Specifications | |
| Length | ~2 ft (61 cm) |
| Barrel length | ~12 in (30 cm) |
| Cartridge | .44-40 .44 Magnum .38 Special .357 Magnum .22 Long Rifle |
| Action | Lever-action |
| Feed system | 6-round tubular magazine |
The Mare's Leg is the name given to a customized shortened rifle used by Steve McQueen's character on the television series Trackdown (guest appearance). Steve brought the weapon with him to Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958-1961). McQueen's character was named Josh Randall. Mare's Leg is now a generic term for a Winchester Model 1892 (or modern derivative) with a shortened barrel and stock.