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== Winchester 1892 == | == 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 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. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:As069-model1892eldoradocarb-20-357-38sp.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine with large lever loop - .32WCF/.38-40/.44-40/.25-20.]] | ||
[[Image:Rif 01.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | [[Image:Rif 01.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] | ||
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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 15:51, 17 January 2015
The following weapons were used in the television series The Rifleman:
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.
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.
12 Gauge Single Shot Shotgun
A 12 Gauge Single Shot Shotgun is used by a trapper.
