A fork of Rural Dictionary
A large heavy caliber handgun, originally used to refer to a Colt Walker or similar sized revolver. Still in use today when referring to a big bore , long barreled handgun , typically a single action revolver
Tom Horn yanked that .44 hogleg out of Bill's holster and emptied all 6 shots into the ground right at Bill's mule.
A large heavy caliber handgun, originally used to refer to a Colt Walker or similar sized revolver. Still in use today when referring to a big bore , long barreled handgun , typically a single action revolver. A hogs leg has quite the crook to it with the foot and since an old Colt blackpowder revolver somewhat resembles that form hence the term.
Tom Horn yanked that .44 hogleg out of Bill's holster and emptied all 6 shots into the ground right at Bill's mule.
A large pinch of smokeless tobacco. Usually used in context when throwing in a large pinch.
Charlie: Hey Joe, I'm in the mood for some dip. Can I borrow some?
Joe: Sure Charlie, but you better throw in a hogleg!
A big ass marijuana cigarette.
Damn, dude you rolled a hog leg!