The Rifleman

The following weapons were used in the television series The Rifleman:

The Rifleman (1958-1963)

Winchester 1892

The Winchester Model 1892 is the signature weapon of Lucas McCain (Chuck Connors). The famous opening shows Lucas firing 12 shots from his Winchester in less than 5 seconds! The rifle is fitted with a large lever loop to allow one hand reloading. There were actually 3 prop weapons used on the show, 2 true Winchesters and a Spanish El Tigre used for stunts.

The Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine with large lever loop used by John Wayne in the film True Grit. Serial #501892. Pictured with .44-40 shells. (Source: Photocopied from book "The Peacemakers: Arms and Adventure in the American West" written by R.L. Wilson.)

As you can see Lucas tapped in a machine screw into his trigger guard. Every time he worked the action the rifle would fire. A simple twist of the screw would disable this feature for normal operation.

Single Action Army

The Single Action Army is also used by various characters.

Colt Single Action Army w/ 5.5" barrel known as the "Artillery" model - .45 Long Colt

12 Gauge Single Shot Shotgun

A 12 Gauge Single Shot Shotgun is used by a trapper.

Harrington & Richardson Topper Shotgun - 12 gauge. This is a common single barreled breach loading top break shotgun.