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What caliber was the original mares leg?
.44-40 caliber
Designed by Kenny “Von Dutch” Howard, an experienced artist and gunsmith, 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.
Are there any Chiappa 357 mares leg available?
The Mares Leg® version of the 1892 has captured the imagination and desire of fans and shooters alike ever since. The Mares Leg® is built from ground up as a lever action handgun with a pistol grip length stock and pistol length barrel….1892 LEVER-ACTION MARE’S LEG CARBINE (COLOR CASE) 45LC/9″BBL.
| Finish: | Color Case Receiver/Blued Barrel |
| Lever Style: | Standard Lever |
Who makes a mare’s leg?
Henry Repeating Arms manufactures two versions of the Mare’s Leg.
What caliber is a Winchester Model 1892?
| Winchester Model 1892 | |
|---|---|
| Specifications | |
| Caliber | .32-20 Winchester .38-40 Winchester .44-40 Winchester .25-20 Winchester .218 Bee (in late production) |
| Action | Lever action |
| Feed system | 9 to 12 rounds |
How much is a Henry Mare’s leg?
3 of 5
| Price | $449.99 |
|---|---|
| Action | Lever Action |
| Capacity | 10+1 |
| Barrel Length | 12.875in |
| Finish | Blued |
Who makes Chiappa 1892?
Chiappa Firearms, Armi Sport di Chiappa, is an Italian firearms manufacturing company based in Brescia. It was founded in 1958 by Ezechiele Chiappa as Armi Sport. Total unit production is around 60,000 per year.
What is the purpose of a mare’s leg?
Mare’s Leg is a general name referring to a lever-action rifle (commonly a Winchester Model 1892) that has been given a shortened barrel and a sawed off stock so it can be used similarly to a pistol. They are a small enough size to fit into a large leg holster, and can be chambered for .
Is a mare’s leg accurate?
For it’s intended purpose, they are plenty accurate. Interesting idea though, has anyone even tried to hit the gong at 200 yards with one? I got a Mares Leg 1892 44 mag. Its sorta miserable to shoot, but you can hit things with it.
Does Winchester still make the 1892?
Model 1892 Rifles and Carbines These lever-action rifles and carbines make up the core family of the Model 1892s currently being produced by Winchester Repeating Arms.
Is Chiappa Italian?
Chiappa Firearms, Armi Sport di Chiappa, is an Italian firearms manufacturing company based in Brescia. It was founded in 1958 by Ezechiele Chiappa as Armi Sport. Total unit production is around 60,000 per year. Its U.S. headquarters are in Dayton, Ohio.