The Chiappa 1892 Mare's Leg 44 Mag lever-action rifle is a modern take on the iconic short-barreled rifle made famous by the 1950s TV western Wanted: Dead or Alive. This isn't a standard carbine cut down after the fact—it's purpose-built from the ground up as a compact, handheld lever gun with a 12-inch barrel and pistol-grip stock that makes it genuinely different from traditional rifle ergonomics. If you want a distinctive, historically inspired firearm that turns heads at the range and handles like nothing else in your safe, this Mare's Leg delivers.
The 44 Remington Magnum chambering gives you serious power in a package that's only 24 inches overall and tips the scales at just 5.5 pounds. The color case-hardened receiver paired with a blued barrel strikes that classic aesthetic—not quite modern tactical, not purely Old West, but something in between that works. Hand-oiled walnut furniture on the stock and forend adds warmth and durability, while the fixed front blade and adjustable carbine ladder rear sight set you up for intuitive aiming without modern accessories (though the compact profile and shorter sight radius demand shooters who understand the handling characteristics of a lever gun at distance).
This is a lever-action with real personality: five rounds in the tube magazine, smooth D-lever cycling, and zero external safety to fumble with. It's a range toy, a collector's piece, and a genuinely functional hunting or trail companion rolled into one compact, eccentric package. Not for everyone, but for shooters who appreciate unconventional firearms and the romance of lever-action history, the Mare's Leg is hard to beat.
| Caliber | 44 Remington Magnum |
| Action Type | Lever-Action |
| Barrel Length | 12 inches |
| Overall Length | 24 inches |
| Capacity | 5 rounds (tube magazine) |
| Stock | Hand-oiled walnut, pistol grip |
| Forend | Hand-oiled walnut |
| Front Sight | Fixed blade |
| Rear Sight | Carbine ladder, adjustable windage and elevation |
| Receiver/Barrel Finish | Color case hardened receiver / blued barrel |
| Weight | 5.5 lbs |
| Safety | None |
| Lever Type | D-lever |
The Chiappa 1892 Mare's Leg is engineered from the ground up as a short-barreled, pistol-grip lever gun—not a carbine trimmed down later. The 12-inch barrel and compact stock create a uniquely handy platform that handles differently from traditional rifles, offering iconic styling alongside genuine functionality.
The 44 Remington Magnum is a legitimate hunting cartridge with substantial stopping power. The Mare's Leg's compact size makes it portable and quick-handling, though its short sight radius and unconventional ergonomics mean shooters need to practice and understand its ballistics and handling characteristics before relying on it in critical situations.
No. The Chiappa 1892 Mare's Leg has no external safety mechanism. Owners must rely on safe handling practices and trigger discipline.
The product facts provided cover the firearm itself with its factory sights and tube magazine. For details on additional accessories, documentation, or customer support, contact Bosque Outdoors directly.
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