Henry Mares Leg 22 WMR 12.875" Barrel 10 Rounds American Walnut
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 Mare’s 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 a replica of that famous made-for-TV sidearm. Built in the USA to Henry’s world-renowned standards of quality the Mare’s Leg is available in your choice of .45 COLT or in .22 S/L/LR. The Henry Mare’s Leg .45 Colt is a modified variation of the Henry model H006C Big Boy .45 Colt. The Henry Mare’s 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.
Specifications :
- Action: Lever Action
- Caliber: .22 WMR
- Barrel Length: 12.875"
- Capacity: 10+1
- Finish: Blue
- Sights: Adjustable/Hooded, Open Rifle Sights
- Stock: American Walnut
- Finish: Brass/Blued
- Overall Length: 25"
- Weight: 4.45 lb.
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 22 Magnum is properly called the 22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire or 22 WMR. It uses a considerably longer 1.0551-inch than the .22 Long Rifle and propels a 40-grain jacketed bullet at considerably higher velocity, up to 1910 feet per second. Other choices include lighter bullets, down to 30 grains at 2250 fps; and heavier bullets up to 50 grains at 1530 fps. The 22 Magnum was introduced by Winchester in 1959. It has remained popular ever since, but although it is much faster and more powerful it has never approached the 22 Long Rifle in popularity. It is offered by all firms who load rimfire ammunition, with wide choices in both rifles and handguns. A historic problem is that it has been very difficult to make it function consistently in semiautomatics, but it offers capability for small and game varmints to at least 125 yards, thus filling a gap between the .22 Long Rifle and centerfire .22 Hornet. — Craig Boddington
