The classic Winchester repeating rifle was the weapon that won the American West.  Featuring the distinctive lever action, in the hands of anyone that could shoot these were deadly weapons, capable of fending off an entire horde of Sioux or Comanche on the warpath because of  it’s ability to reload and fire in a standing or kneeling position without losing the site picture.  It was said that western guns such as this and the Henry that you’d be able to load it on Sunday and fire all week.  Though this weapon wasn’t too popular with militaries due to the fact that in the prone position they’re rather cumbersome to operate, these were the rifle of choice for trailblazers, pioneers, cowboys, lawmen, and even Indian braves who managed to get their hands on one.  They are an icon of the old west made so by such legendary western actors as John Wayne, who favored a larger loop in the rifle’s lever so that he could whirl the rifle around like spinning a pistol.  This action would immediately expel the spent cartridge and reload, as seen in such classic John Wayne films as Stagecoach and True Grit.  The M1892 Western Rifle With Loop Level Black Finish Non-Firing Replica Gun is a fine representation of John Wayne’s weapon of choice that will be instantly recognized by anyone who’s seen just about any of Wayne’s westerns.  A fine choice to have in any collection or any room with a decided western motif that will immediately draw admiration and attention from guests who have an appreciation for the romance of the old west.