Heritage Manufacturing is known for their affordable single action revolvers but their latest release, while staying true to that Old West theme, is something new. While they’ve done some neat revolving carbines before their first true foray into rifles is appropriately enough a lever action. Three of them in fact.
The Settler family consists of a 20 inch rifle, a 16.5 inch carbine and a 12.5 inch Mare’s Leg (which is actually a pistol). They’re built on aluminum receivers with a case hardened style finish, and have hardwood stocks. MSRP pricing runs from $475 to $500 depending on model. Check out the press release for more and jump to their site at the end for full details.
Heritage Manufacturing Presents the SETTLER Family: Authentic Lever Action Style Firearms
[Bainbridge, GA, September 28, 2023] – Heritage Manufacturing, celebrated for its commitment to the timeless appeal of Western-style firearms, proudly presents its debut collection of classic case-hardened lever action guns – the SETTLER family. This series includes the Heritage SETTLER (20-inch), Heritage SETTLER Compact (16.5-inch), and the Heritage Mares Leg (12.5-inch), marking a significant milestone as Heritage Manufacturing introduces its first-ever lever action firearms designed to offer simplicity, reliability, and an authentic Old West experience.
Key Differences:
SETTLER (20-inch): The SETTLER features a full-length 20-inch barrel, delivering exceptional accuracy and power for aficionados of traditional Western firearms. Its classic design pays homage to the iconic guns of the Old West.
SETTLER Compact (16.5-inch): The SETTLER Compact strikes a balance between maneuverability and accuracy with its 16.5-inch barrel. Perfect for enthusiasts who appreciate the Old West heritage, it offers reliability in a compact, easy-to-handle package.
Mares Leg (12.5-inch): The Mare’s Leg, with its unique 12.5-inch barrel, offers quick handling and is ideal for snap shots at wily varmints or just having a blast at the range. Its distinctive design harkens back to the guns of the Wild West era and features a saddle ring, making it easier to carry while on horseback or around the ranch.
Heritage’s introduction of the new Settler series is guided by our vision to honor the authentic spirit of the American West,” said Laura Prieto, Heritage Marketing Communications Coordinator. “We believe this line of rifles will resonate with our customers as well as our beloved Rough Rider revolvers have.
Availability:
The Heritage Settler series is accessible at select retailers and on Heritage Manufacturing’s official website, www.heritagemfg.com.
THANKS FOR INFOR ALWAYS , MAKES ME THINK OF HENRY 22LR , ANYWAY IN 1972 WHITES AUTO ,
REMINGTON 572 22LR PUMP , FOR SOME REASON NEVER HAVE GOT ANOTHER 22LR RIFLE .
SEVERAL DIFF 22LR PISTOLS . HAVEN’T WORE THE REM RIFLE OUT , SHOOT AS WELL AS DID IN 1972 .
THINK PAYED $78 FOR THAT REM RIFLE . IT’S A KEEPER .
EACH TO THIER OWN
Can you imagine how loudly this guy talks in real life?
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
-that guy, probably
cgray, I never understood that. Upper case, or lower, the volume in my brain is the same. My ears don’t seem to notice.
Something to consider, sometimes someone typing in all caps is a sign the they are using some kind of assistive software due to a hearing/speaking/sight disability.
Or an Apple][ which doesn’t have lower-case.
I’m pretty sure the number of internet-connected Apple ][‘s is effectively zero.*
* I won’t rule out some insane home-modded frankenmachine, because there are people out there who just can’t resist doing that:
https://www.applefritter.com/content/diy-ethernet-apple-ii-and-iie
With the ammo tube flush with the barrel, there’s no good way to thread that mare’s leg for a suppressor.
And being a typical ‘Heritage’, is the barrel pot metal with a steel sleeve liner, anyways?
And 500 bucks? The Henry is looking better and better all the time :
https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/mares-leg/
Awright Taurus er Heritage makes a lever gat. Cool I guess🙄I steered my buddy to the cheap Ruger 6 gun(to shoot with grandkids) instead of the Heritage…it seemed much more solid.
Wrangler? If so would agree and everyone I have known with one has enjoyed it.
Yeah. And I’ve had several Taurus’s including a revolver that I got to run very well.
I generally avoided taurus but that was more because I was used to hearing about issues from 15+ years ago and never looked into their newer qc until around 2019 or so. Doubt I would have had hesitation to pick one up as a first pistol if the shelves weren’t decimated when I finally got my permit up here. As it stands the raging bull 480 is on a list of potential next purchases when budget catches up with reality.
I have both the Wrangler, a couple Heritage .22s and a Chiappa Puma .22 revolver. They all run fine. Accuracy on all seems similar. The Chiappa is the odd one out as it is sized to emulate a full size Colt 45 revolver, not the small frames on the Heritage and the Ruger, so it takes the same holsters as my Blackhawk, not my Wrangler or Heritage.
I’ve had friends with Heritage revolvers that have had the frame screws drop out, because they never bothered to check. I’ve found them loose before. Probably good to give the screws a check every time you clean them.
Interesting tidbit about Taurus. Place here in OH called Blackwing Shooting Center, near Delaware. Good people, nice ranges, and they provide a limited lifetime warranty on every firearm they sell, handled by their inhouse gunsmith staff. For years, they didn’t sell Taurus, because of all the bringbacks. However, they have recently begun to carry them again, with their warranty. I bought a GX4XL with Riton optic from them after reading JWT’s review (tipping my hat, sir). Blackwing carries some weight in my book (no affiliation beyond satisfied customer), and selling Taurus again is a stamp of approval of some sort.
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I know someone with a Taurus Raging Bull with 8-inch barrel in .44 Magnum. That thing is built like a tank and shoots very accurate–I was able to hit 6 out of 6 shots on a 6-inch steel gong at 50 yards using its factory iron sights. I would buy one in a heartbeat.
People know Heritage for their budget revolvers. I’ve got one myself and like it. A basic Henry can be had for around $300. (basic not case hardened version). I’ve also got one of those and like it. If Heritage wants to break into the lever action rifle market segment, they should have made a basic version that comes in a little cheaper than the basic Henry.
i’m still thinkin’ i should have gone .22mag but got regular rimfire henry mare’s leg. if you put the heel of the “stock” on your chin you can aim pretty well.
Good, I’m glad to see the mythical ghostly “military-industrial complex”. Is producing more weaponry for me.
And May the United States have a large and healthy and industrious “military industrial complex” long into the future.
That’s the worst imitation color case I’ve ever seen. And who case hardens “brass”? And for this mess they have a higher MSRP than Henry.
The article says they’re aluminum, so my guess is they have a tricked anodizing detail to make it look old timey. That’s one of the things you’re paying for hear, and actual wood furniture.
Civil War assault weapons.
Only some right wing insurrectionist would want one. Heritage made these for the left wing, I’ll keep my Henry Assault .357 carbine.
Laughs.
–well, taurus, i mean rossi, items that replaced the poly plastic stock with wood? —i guess the pump action will be next, than maybe the magnums, but i have doubts on the bolt and semi models—-i guess i am bit upset, just been comparing the newer 6.5″ model to the shorter birds head, even though it states miami on the side, the older model looks nd feels better..
And, I think I’ll pass. If I want a lever gun, I’ll buy the one made in my home town of Rice Lake Wisconsin. Well, I was born in Minnesota, but grew up in Wisconsin.
been visiting birchwood/ mikana/ chetek since i was a kid. that factory employs some hundreds. and they’re expanding. workers get two pieces a year at cost(ish).
I think the hoop lever would have looked better on the 16 inch barrel.
probably fittable.