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[[Image:Wanted - Dead or Alive Poster.jpg |thumb|right|300px|Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958-1961)]] | {{incomplete}} | ||
[[Image:Wanted - Dead or Alive Poster.jpg |thumb|right|300px|''Wanted: Dead or Alive'' (1958-1961)]] | |||
'''''Wanted: Dead or Alive''''' was a Western television series starring [[Steve McQueen]] as Josh Randall, a confederate Civil War veteran who now makes a living as a bounty hunter in the Wild West. The series aired on CBS for three seasons from 1958 to 1961. A [[Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987)|1987 feature film of the same name]] starred [[Rutger Hauer]] as a descendant of McQueen's character. | |||
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== Winchester Model 1892 "Mare's Leg" == | == Winchester Model 1892 "Mare's Leg" == | ||
A shortened version of the [[Winchester Model 1892 | A shortened version of the [[Winchester Model 1892]] saddle ring carbine known affectionately as the "Mare's Leg" is the main firearm used by Josh Randall ([[Steve McQueen]]) throughout the duration of the show, chambered in .44-40 (despite the large .45-70 rounds on his belt). The first version of this gun was a rounded barrel model with a D shaped loop, which was later changed to an octagonal version with a tear drop loop. Randall is seen keeping his Mare's Leg holstered on his thigh. | ||
[[Image:Mare'sleg.jpg|thumb|none|400px|1st model Mare's Leg with rounded barrel and D loop.]] | [[Image:Mare'sleg.jpg|thumb|none|400px|1st model Mare's Leg with rounded barrel and D loop.]] | ||
[[Image:Mcqueen.jpg|thumb|none| | [[Image:Mcqueen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A publicity still of Josh Randall ([[Steve McQueen]]) with shortened Winchester 92 in "Wanted: Dead or Alive]] | ||
[[File:WDOA 18.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The shortened [[Winchester Model 1892|Winchester Model 1892 "Mare's Leg"]] is the main firearm used by Josh Randall ([[Steve McQueen]]).]] | |||
[[File:WDOA 13.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Randall opens fire with the Mare's Leg.]] | |||
[[Image:Wanted92.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Stuntman posing with the "Mare's Leg".]] | [[Image:Wanted92.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Stuntman posing with the "Mare's Leg".]] | ||
There quite possibly may have been 3 models made as evidenced by the model shown in the credits starting from the very first episode. | |||
==Winchester 1873== | |||
Several characters in the series are seen using the [[Winchester Model 1873|Winchester 1873]]. | |||
[[Image:Winchester1873.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1873 - .44-40 WCF.]] | |||
[[File:WDOA 12.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Winchester 1873 is used.]] | |||
== Winchester Model 1894 == | |||
The [[Winchester Model 1894]] is seen used throughout the series. | |||
[[Image:PheonixentWinchester1894.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winchester 1894 - .30-30.]] | |||
[[File:WDOA 22.jpg|thumb|none|500px|In "Die by the Gun" (S1E14), Jesse Cox ([[Warren Oates]]) holds the rifle.]] | |||
== Colt Single Action Army == | == Colt Single Action Army == | ||
The fast draw model (4.75") [[Single Action Army|Colt 1873 Single Action]] | The fast draw model (4.75") [[Single Action Army|Colt 1873 Single Action]] as well as the 5.25" model were the most frequently used handguns in the series. | ||
[[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army 4 3/4" Quickdraw model - .45 Long Colt.]] | [[Image:ColtSAA475barrel.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt Single Action Army 4 3/4" Quickdraw model - .45 Long Colt.]] | ||
[[File:WDOA 17.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Randall holds up his SAA.]] | |||
[[File:WDOA 16.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Closeup of the SAA.]] | |||
== Smith & Wesson Schofield == | |||
The [[Smith & Wesson Schofield]] is seen used in the series. | |||
[[Image:S&WSchofieldleft.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 with blued finish - .45 Schofield.]] | |||
== Exposed hammer Double barreled shotgun == | == Exposed hammer Double barreled shotgun == | ||
The [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] also is used. | |||
[[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge. The Parker Gun Company was absorbed into Remington in 1934.]] | [[Image:CharlesParker1878Shotgun.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge. The Parker Gun Company was absorbed into Remington in 1934.]] | ||
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[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
[[Category:Western]] | |||
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Wanted: Dead or Alive was a Western television series starring Steve McQueen as Josh Randall, a confederate Civil War veteran who now makes a living as a bounty hunter in the Wild West. The series aired on CBS for three seasons from 1958 to 1961. A 1987 feature film of the same name starred Rutger Hauer as a descendant of McQueen's character.
The following weapons were used in the television series Wanted: Dead or Alive (TV Series):
Winchester Model 1892 "Mare's Leg"
A shortened version of the Winchester Model 1892 saddle ring carbine known affectionately as the "Mare's Leg" is the main firearm used by Josh Randall (Steve McQueen) throughout the duration of the show, chambered in .44-40 (despite the large .45-70 rounds on his belt). The first version of this gun was a rounded barrel model with a D shaped loop, which was later changed to an octagonal version with a tear drop loop. Randall is seen keeping his Mare's Leg holstered on his thigh.
There quite possibly may have been 3 models made as evidenced by the model shown in the credits starting from the very first episode.
Winchester 1873
Several characters in the series are seen using the Winchester 1873.
Winchester Model 1894
The Winchester Model 1894 is seen used throughout the series.
Colt Single Action Army
The fast draw model (4.75") Colt 1873 Single Action as well as the 5.25" model were the most frequently used handguns in the series.
Smith & Wesson Schofield
The Smith & Wesson Schofield is seen used in the series.
Exposed hammer Double barreled shotgun
The 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun also is used.
