When Chevy Gave You a Rifle: The Story of the 1985 Outdoorsman Pickup

This week on No Lowballers, we’re going off script. While Logan Metesh of HIgh Caliber History is on special assignment—making a little history of his own at home—we’re firing up something special for you. Allen of GunBroker takes the driver’s seat for a nostalgic deep dive into one of the wildest automotive promotions in American history: the 1985 Chevy K10 Outdoorsman. Picture it—McDonald’s smoke-filled booths, Walkmans on hips, and square-body Chevys rolling off the line. But this wasn’t just any truck. This one came with a lever-action Winchester Model 94AE XTR .30-30 right from the dealership. No floor mats, no keychains—Chevrolet literally handed you a rifle. It was an era of big hair, big engines, and bold marketing, when America wasn’t afraid to pair horsepower with firepower. Show Highlights: • A trip back to 1985, when Chevy sold a lifestyle, not just a truck • The outrageous Outdoorsman package—custom badging, heavy-duty suspension, and premium fabrics • The Winchester connection: how buyers drove home with a brand-new Model 94 rifle • ESPN, Dick Butkus, and the Chevy Sportsman’s Team Challenge—TV’s wildest mashup of guns and gasoline • Why the Outdoorsman remains one of the rarest, most collectible square-body Chevys ever built • Reflections on an America that wasn’t afraid to be bold, brash, and a little ridiculous—in the best way possible Tune in and take the ride back to the 1980s, when Chevy built a truck that came with its own hunting season. Join the Conversation: Got thoughts on the Outdoorsman? Ever seen one in person—or better yet, owned one? Drop a comment, send us your questions, and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review No Lowballers wherever you listen. And don’t forget: 👉 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform 👉 Like and share the show with fellow collectors 👉 Leave us a review — every rating helps more listeners discover No Lowballers 👍 Like, Share, and Review Every rating, review, and share helps us bring more firearms history and industry insight to you each week. 🔔 Don’t Miss an Episode Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and catch No Lowballers every week. Listen now on your favorite platform and don’t forget: If you’re already a subscriber, make sure to re-subscribe using the updated links below to keep receiving new episodes. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UoPXevKfKwruKcEcV4ir3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-lowballers/id1812452370 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0f74f614-ea1c-4ca6-abd4-cfaf5135bf8e/no-lowballers iHeart: https://iheart.com/podcast/274120614/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id6595321 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NoLowballersPodcast/videos To stream directly or learn more, visit www.gunbroker.com/c/podcast Follow No Lowballers on Instagram and Facebook for behind-the-scenes content, historical deep dives and weekly drops every Thursday.