Mare's Laig reproduction email reply

Yanqui · 03-15-2004, 11:09 PM

Well, live and learn. I contacted Eagle Squadron Productions http://www.eaglesquadron.net/ and sent them an e-mail. I don't think I was derogatory. Was I?

Here is the email.

To whom it may concern,

I love what you are doing but unfortunately I cannot afford a Bounty Hunter Special. I'm not interested in a non-firing model. I have thought about making my own by cutting down a Winchester 1892 that I have. But I will need a lever. Can I purchase an early model lever from you? I would also like to be able to purchase a leather rig. Is this possible?

But on another note. These Bounty Hunter Specials are priced way over that many cannot afford. So I have an idea. Diamond Jim Buchanan http://www.wildwestmerchandise.com/ is coming out with a Mare's Leg that is a legal pistol(BATF approved). They are made out of Winchester 94 receivers that he purchased from Winchester.

So is here is my idea. Why can't you contact Rossi http://www.ampro.co.nz/products/rossi/rossi.htm and have them make a Mare's Leg out of their Rossi 92's. Since they are made into pistols at the start they would not need a tax stamp. You could sell them at a price that more people could afford.

For that matter you could contact United States Repeating Arms and have a special run of Bounty Hunter Special II's like Davidsons did with the 1892's. But they would start out as pistols. No paperwork. Even you could own one.

Just a thought.

Thank you,

Frederick L. Serna

Here is the reply.

----- Original Message -----
From: Eagle Squadron Productions
To: FSerna2591@aol.com
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 1:32 PM
Subject: Mare's Laig Rigs

Mr Serna:

Just a thought Steve McQueen and Chuck Connors never had a "Rossi" or a Winchester Model 1894 on their show. The guns they had were authentic Winchesters 1892 produced from 1892-1941.

Since you think that I charge too much for my product consider the fact that I have to pay alot of money to by Orginal '92's, Unfortunately, I do not make Rigs or Finger Levers to sell both pieces would cost you $800.00. There is a lot of work involved in making these by hand. I know Mr. Diamond Jim and if he wants to make Mare's Laigs out of Model 94's that is fine.

Only the puriest collectors purchase my authentic Mare's Laig and Rigs and all of them agree that I am extremely fair on my prices. Each is certified and my customers have no problem paying the A.T.F. tax registration because, they have an authentic real "Mare's Laig."

My profit is very little in the manufacturing in these custom guns. I do it for the pleasure of making the sincerest fans receive what they pay for a Josh Randall gun.

I occasionally get ignorant people that call me on the phone telling me they want to make their own Mare's Laig out of junk guns such as (Rossi's Model '94's).

I am not worried about my loyal customers that know me worldwide as the Mare's Laig authority. So as you can see I do not cater to your $1.98 people who want to believe they can do like I can.

Thank you
Sincerely,
Mr. Robert Lanthier

Now I'm PO'd. Fricken jackarse and SNOB. He live's in California and legally can't own a firing model.

BattleRifleG3 · 03-16-2004, 03:56 AM

Rossi has since been bought by Taurus. Formerly having some quality control problems, Rossi should be far better under Taurus's control.

Big Dog · 03-16-2004, 06:36 AM

Yeah, he's a snob. As a dedicated member of those "$1.98 people", I'd say this looks like a good market opportunity for someone to produce a less expensive replica that would appeal to more people than the "puriest collectors " that condone the hacking of historic firearms.
Just the humble opinion of this "$1.98 person".

Yanqui · 03-17-2004, 10:48 PM

I sure would like to but I just do not have the sources. I have some great ideas on this subject. I know that a Mare's Laig is really not a practical weapon but is basically a novelty. But the Pet Rock was a novelty. EDIT: Now making it affordable is the main point.
Cutting down a barrel and magazine tube is no big deal. The only obstacle is modifying the lever. I use to be able to use the equipment at work but since the 911 tragedy G-jobs are nil.

I'm planning on making one of my Rossi's into a Mare's Laig. Maybe a Rossi big loop lever will look better.

03-15-2004, 11:09 PM	#1
Yanqui Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 38	Mare's Laig reproduction email reply Well, live and learn. I contacted Eagle Squadron Productions http://www.eaglesquadron.net/ and sent them an e-mail. I don't think I was derogatory. Was I? Here is the email. To whom it may concern, I love what you are doing but unfortunately I cannot afford a Bounty Hunter Special. I'm not interested in a non-firing model. I have thought about making my own by cutting down a Winchester 1892 that I have. But I will need a lever. Can I purchase an early model lever from you? I would also like to be able to purchase a leather rig. Is this possible? But on another note. These Bounty Hunter Specials are priced way over that many cannot afford. So I have an idea. Diamond Jim Buchanan http://www.wildwestmerchandise.com/ is coming out with a Mare's Leg that is a legal pistol(BATF approved). They are made out of Winchester 94 receivers that he purchased from Winchester. So is here is my idea. Why can't you contact Rossi http://www.ampro.co.nz/products/rossi/rossi.htm and have them make a Mare's Leg out of their Rossi 92's. Since they are made into pistols at the start they would not need a tax stamp. You could sell them at a price that more people could afford. For that matter you could contact United States Repeating Arms and have a special run of Bounty Hunter Special II's like Davidsons did with the 1892's. But they would start out as pistols. No paperwork. Even you could own one. Just a thought. Thank you, Frederick L. Serna Here is the reply. ----- Original Message ----- From: Eagle Squadron Productions To: FSerna2591@aol.com Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 1:32 PM Subject: Mare's Laig Rigs Mr Serna: Just a thought Steve McQueen and Chuck Connors never had a "Rossi" or a Winchester Model 1894 on their show. The guns they had were authentic Winchesters 1892 produced from 1892-1941. Since you think that I charge too much for my product consider the fact that I have to pay alot of money to by Orginal '92's, Unfortunately, I do not make Rigs or Finger Levers to sell both pieces would cost you $800.00. There is a lot of work involved in making these by hand. I know Mr. Diamond Jim and if he wants to make Mare's Laigs out of Model 94's that is fine. Only the puriest collectors purchase my authentic Mare's Laig and Rigs and all of them agree that I am extremely fair on my prices. Each is certified and my customers have no problem paying the A.T.F. tax registration because, they have an authentic real "Mare's Laig." My profit is very little in the manufacturing in these custom guns. I do it for the pleasure of making the sincerest fans receive what they pay for a Josh Randall gun. I occasionally get ignorant people that call me on the phone telling me they want to make their own Mare's Laig out of junk guns such as (Rossi's Model '94's). I am not worried about my loyal customers that know me worldwide as the Mare's Laig authority. So as you can see I do not cater to your $1.98 people who want to believe they can do like I can. Thank you Sincerely, Mr. Robert Lanthier Now I'm PO'd. Fricken jackarse and SNOB. He live's in California and legally can't own a firing model. __________________ "A sword is never a killer, it's a tool in the killer's hands" Lucius Annaeus Seneca "the younger" ca. (4 BC - 65 AD)

03-16-2004, 03:56 AM	#2
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,470 Images: 13	Rossi has since been bought by Taurus. Formerly having some quality control problems, Rossi should be far better under Taurus's control. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

03-16-2004, 06:36 AM	#3
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,421	Yeah, he's a snob. As a dedicated member of those "$1.98 people", I'd say this looks like a good market opportunity for someone to produce a less expensive replica that would appeal to more people than the "puriest collectors " that condone the hacking of historic firearms. Just the humble opinion of this "$1.98 person". __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

03-17-2004, 10:48 PM	#4
Yanqui Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 38	I sure would like to but I just do not have the sources. I have some great ideas on this subject. I know that a Mare's Laig is really not a practical weapon but is basically a novelty. But the Pet Rock was a novelty. EDIT: Now making it affordable is the main point. Cutting down a barrel and magazine tube is no big deal. The only obstacle is modifying the lever. I use to be able to use the equipment at work but since the 911 tragedy G-jobs are nil. I'm planning on making one of my Rossi's into a Mare's Laig. Maybe a Rossi big loop lever will look better. __________________ "A sword is never a killer, it's a tool in the killer's hands" Lucius Annaeus Seneca "the younger" ca. (4 BC - 65 AD) Last edited by Yanqui; 03-17-2004 at 10:59 PM.