Von Dutch made the rifle for Steve too... it's a Rossi, the rifle is called the Mare's Leg
Steve brought the weapon with him to Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958-1961).
McQueen's character was named Josh Randall.
Mare's Leg is now a generic term for a Winchester Model 1892 (or modern derivative) with a shortened barrel and stock.
the original Mare's Leg was made by cutting down a .44-40 caliber Winchester 1892 to a size that could be worn in a large leg holster and used with one hand.
The barrel was cut to a length of nine inches, and much of the butt-stock was removed. The original Mare's Leg did not have sights. McQueen was involved in the final design, suggesting the duck-bill hammer and enlarged lever loop, and initiating a redesign of the custom holster.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms was not consulted before the program aired and producers had to pay taxes totaling $1,100 in connection with the National Firearms Act of 1934.
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