Wanted: Dead or Alive (TV Series)

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 1986 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 "Mare's Leg" saddle ring carbine known affectionately as "Mare's Leg" was used by Steve McQueen through out 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.

1st model Mare's Leg with rounded barrel and D loop.

Steve McQueen with shortened Winchester 92 in "Wanted: Dead or Alive

Stuntman posing with the "Mare's Leg".

Winchester Model 1894

Winchester 1894 - .30-30.

Colt Single Action Army

The fast draw model (4.75") Colt 1873 Single Action was commonly carried in holsters as well as the 5.25" model

Colt Single Action Army 4 3/4" Quickdraw model - .45 Long Colt.

Smith & Wesson Schofield

Smith & Wesson Schofield Model 3 with blued finish - .45 Schofield.

Exposed hammer Double barreled shotgun

Charles Parker 1878 Side by Side Shotgun - 12 Gauge. The Parker Gun Company was absorbed into Remington in 1934.