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Rossi Ranch Hand (Mare's Leg)
« on: June 23, 2010, 08:46:13 PM »
Rossi came out with a Mare's Leg that is very reasonably priced.  Caliber's are .357, .44 mag, and .45 LC.  Price at Able's is $406.48 when in stock.  Can't find one anywhere.

This seems like a fun gun to shoot.  It's in the American Rifleman for July.  Gonna have to have one of these in .44 mag.    ;D

These are just for fun, I know.    :)

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=118248
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Re: Rossi Ranch Hand (Mare's Leg)
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2010, 09:15:24 PM »

Ok, Rifleman; Chuck will be proud of you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzJ6nn7ttEE

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Re: Rossi Ranch Hand (Mare's Leg)
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2010, 09:49:41 PM »
That is some video.  Thanks.
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Re: Rossi Ranch Hand (Mare's Leg)
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2010, 10:03:34 PM »

The Rifleman was one of my favorites. I have a Winchester 73 in 44-40 that has been in my family for over 100 years. When I had it appraised the appraiser told me that the barrel had been replaced by the factory in 1929. It is a real treat to shoot; very soft.  

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Re: Rossi Ranch Hand (Mare's Leg)
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2010, 10:20:55 PM »
Mine as well.  That is some rifle you have there; in 44-40 and over 100 years old.  It has got to be nice.  
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Re: Rossi Ranch Hand (Mare's Leg)
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2010, 04:39:53 PM »
This rifle caught my eye as well. I would love to have one, definitely would be a fun gun to shoot.
Is that a 9mm in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

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Re: Rossi Ranch Hand (Mare's Leg)
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2010, 05:08:39 PM »
I'm trying to find one now.  Able's is the only place I've found and they are not in stock.  They are suppose to notify you if you check the block.  
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Re: Rossi Ranch Hand (Mare's Leg)
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2010, 02:04:09 PM »
Decided to call Rossi and get an update on availability; 3rd quarter, 2010.
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Re: Rossi Ranch Hand (Mare's Leg)
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2010, 05:58:02 PM »
Which probably means maybe sometime in 2011, right around the time the R45, Boberg XR9 and Microtec Archangel are available  ;D

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Re: Rossi Ranch Hand (Mare's Leg)
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2010, 07:46:19 PM »
I sure hope not.  Counting on this one to be on time!    ;D  Not that the R45 had a schedule.  
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Re: Rossi Ranch Hand (Mare's Leg)
« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2010, 03:08:07 PM »
Hate to be negative, but being a Rossi, the action will be rougher than a cob.  But on the positive side, it costs about a thousand bucks less than the other two guys marketing custom "mares legs".

Considering the difference in cost, maybe a $100 action job won't sound so bad.

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Re: Rossi Ranch Hand (Mare's Leg)
« Reply #11 on: July 02, 2010, 03:18:28 PM »
We'll see.  I'm gonna give it a try.
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Re: Rossi Ranch Hand (Mare's Leg)
« Reply #12 on: July 10, 2010, 08:52:01 PM »
Hey KJ, please be sure to let us know when you get the Mares Leg.  I was not knocking it. I lthink they are cool.
As a kid I loved watching Steve Mcqueen as Josh Randall in WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE.  And of course I was disappointed if he did not whip out  the o' 30-30 to shoot someone.

In fact, I bought all three seasons on DVD a while back and watched a few episodes.  Saving the rest for a rainy day.


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Re: Rossi Ranch Hand (Mare's Leg)
« Reply #13 on: July 10, 2010, 08:57:51 PM »
I loved that show too.  Yep!  Be glad when the Mare's Leg is available.  Sure wish it could be bought in the 30-30, but understand the reason.  

Enjoy the WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE DVD.  That's a good one to have.
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Re: Rossi Ranch Hand (Mare's Leg)
« Reply #14 on: July 10, 2010, 11:05:01 PM »
I found another company that makes a Mare's Leg. (no wait they have 9 in stock)




Item #      PCH920185      MSRP      $1,250.00      
Mfg      Legacy Sports Intl|Puma      Your Price:      $1,134.69
Model      Puma M92 Bounty Hunter Lever Action Pistol      Sale Ends:      
Type      Lever Action Pistol      Quantity:      9
Caliber:      45LC      Finish      Blue Barrel, Color Case Receiver      
Additional Specifications
Action:      Lever Action
Stock:      Wood, Non-Checkered, Straight Grip
Capacity:      6+1
Receiver:      Color Case
Sights:      Open Sights
Barrel Length:      12" Round Barrel
Overall Length:      24"
Weight:      3 lbs
Additional Features 1:      Tubular Magazine, Saddle Ring
Additional Features 2:      Barrel Band
   

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