James Arness

James Arness (1923-2011)

Arness as Matt Dillon with a Winchester Rifle

James Arness (born James Aurness) was an American actor, best known for playing U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon in the Gunsmoke television series and television movies. He was also the older brother of actor Peter Graves.

James Arness can be seen using the following weapons in the following films and television series:

Film

Gun	Character	Title	Note	Date
Colt Detective Special	FBI Special Agent Robert Graham	Them!		1954
Model 1928 Thompson Submachine gun	FBI Special Agent Robert Graham	Them!		1954

Television

Gun	Character	Title	Note	Date
Single Action Army	Deputy U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon	Gunsmoke	7.5" barreled "Cavalry Model"	1955-1975
Winchester Model 1873	Deputy U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon	Gunsmoke	24" Barrel Rifle	1955-1975
Colt Walker	Zebulon Macahan	How the West Was Won	.44 Caliber	1976-1979
Hawken Rifle	Zebulon Macahan	How the West Was Won	.53 Caliber	1976-1977
Winchester Model 1873	Zebulon Macahan	How the West Was Won	.44 Caliber	1977-1979
Smith & Wesson Model 29	Detective Jim McClain	McClain's Law	.44 Caliber with 4 inch barrel	1981-1982

Arness as Zeb Macahan aiming his Colt Walker