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[[Image:Wanted - Dead or Alive Poster.jpg |thumb|right|300px|''Wanted: Dead or Alive'' (1958-1961)]] | [[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 on CBS for three season from 1958-1961. A [[Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987)|1987 feature film of the same name]] starred [[Rutger Hauer]] as a descendant of McQueen's character. | ''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 on CBS for three season from 1958-1961. 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]] 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. | 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|300px|A publicity still of Josh Randall ([[Steve McQueen]]) with shortened Winchester 92 in "Wanted: Dead or Alive]] | [[Image:Mcqueen.jpg|thumb|none|300px|A publicity still of Josh Randall ([[Steve McQueen]]) with shortened Winchester 92 in "Wanted: Dead or Alive]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Schofield == | == Smith & Wesson Schofield == | ||
[[Image:S&WSchofieldleft.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 with blued finish - .45 Schofield.]] | [[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 == | ||
[[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.]] | ||
Revision as of 20:59, 17 April 2012
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 on CBS for three season from 1958-1961. A 1987 feature film of the same name starred Rutger Hauer as a descendant of McQueen's character.
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.
Winchester 1873
Several characters in the series are seen using the Winchester 1873.
Winchester Model 1894
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
