The Rifleman’s Rifle

[Talyn]

Every episode of The Rifleman started with Chuck Connors as Lucas McCain shooting his lever-action 1892 rifle rapidly. It is iconic.



The lever-action rifle was not exactly original, but the speed at which Chuck Connors fired the rifle was the little thing that set the Rifleman apart. Plus, Chuck Connors was six feet five inches; that is tall now, so imagine how he towered over people in 1958.

The Rifleman’s rifle was the key here. It was not your plain Jane Winchester 1892; it was customized to allow for an extreme rate of fire.

The Rifleman’s Rifle

The famed western, The Rifleman, had a fairly unique rifle. Let's explore this classic lever gun in depth and what made it different.

gatdaily.com

 

[Recusant]

How about Steve McQueen's "Mare's Leg" in Wanted: Dead or Alive which was a cut-down Winchester Model 1892:

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Wanted Dead Or Alive's 'Mare's Leg': How Effective Is It Really?

Though imposing on the silver screen, Steve McQueen's Winchester Model 92 "Mare's Leg" was an invention of Hollywood. Follow Rick Hacker as he takes a look at some of the modern reproductions of the "Mare's Leg," and tests them out.

www.americanrifleman.org

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

That is just about my favorite old western series. I try to catch it in the mornings on GRIT TV network. I never realized Lucas McCain was a time traveler.

I wonder if I could get my large loop Henry rifles modified for rapid fire. That would be fun.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Phaser]

The opening scene and the music....iconic!

 

[Skunkhouse]

One of the best shows! Thanks for the info.