chiappa mares leg and dirt? Advice needed

[pavmentsurfer]

So my mares leg fits perfect in the outside shovel holder on my enduro bike backpack. Fits like its meant to be there.

Obviously, things get dirty back there. like, really dirty. Muddy sometimes, other times just alot of dust.

If I leave my lever gun hanging out there (this is not a show gun... its a work horse that already has lots of "character") with the action closed, is the dirt and possible mud going to mess up the action or cause any issues. This action has been used by outdoorsmen for over a hundred years... hanging out on the back or horses etc. Im thinking it can take it. But whats the advice of those who know alot more than me?

its a 44magnum FWIW.

 

[kamlooky]

Jest wartch them bumble bees when you cycle the ackshun.
Dem can git in the sumtimes prawnto.
Git the handle bar sling shawt mounts for yer mares leg.

 

[j_06]

Yeah bar mounts are the way to go, everything else I've tried either gets dirty or is inaccessible. I molded my own from some pvc, bike handle great even with an m305 on there, I can't even feel my full stock Rossi on the bars mind you my handle bars have a lot less going on. They may be tough but I'd think being subjected to roosts of mud and high speed road grime is a lot worse than banging around in a scabbard on a horse. Looking at one I don't think it would take to much to bugger one up and they're not overly fun to disassemble if needed.

 

[woodlotowner]

A picture of your rig would be helpful, to see the extent of the exposure to the elements, but a good start would be electrical tape over the muzzle (this has been covered on CGN many times and I always use tape on the muzzle in inclement weather) and then possibly some kind of loose fitting easily removable shroud perhaps made of fabric?

 

[stampede]

Cut the end off an old nylon sock.

 

[pavmentsurfer]

Good thoughts. The muzzle would be down but a piece of tape over it is a good idea. Then something to protect the action somehow. Thanks for the thoughts guys.

Heres a pic of the bike in its typical environment.