The Rifleman

[SJPrice]

I just realized while watching the end of an old episode of "The Rifleman" that the drawing at the end during the credits has Lucas holding a model 92 with the loading gate on the left side. Does anyone know where I can get one of those?

[horsesoldier03]

I cant remember where I seen the article. However it was from a reputable writer. I think Mike Venturo or maybe Gary Sitton. Anyways, There were several (3 I think) of the rifles used in the making of the rifleman. I also understand that Mr. Connors was indeed fairly handy with it as well and was an avid shooter and collector.

[1886]

I am watching an episode now and the loading gate is on the right side. I will watch to the end and see what the credits show. 1886.

[1886]

O.K. The episode just finished. The credits show what looks like his rifle. The receiver on the rifle looks a little long but the picture is drawn not filmed. I did not see a loading gate on the left side of the receiver but rather what looks like a saddle ring. His rifle is an S.R.C. The beginning of the show shows Chuck blowing off several rounds and then reloading the carbine on the right side. 1886.

[SJPrice]

okay, could be the saddle ring I see, but it looks to be in the wrong place for a saddle ring. It is a drawing so I will give em that.

[Andrew]

On the cover of the movie "Enemy at the Gates" the Mosin has the bolt on the left side. A simple error of getting the pic reversed.

[Hagler]

SJPrice,

Lucas' Winchester 92 was, essentially, a hopped-up saddle ring carbine, .44 WCF. There were TWO Winchesters used on the show. There was an el Tigre copy used for the "rough handling" sequences. This site will help you:

http://www.riflemansrifle.com/

Here is some info about McCain's rifle:

http://www.riflemansrifle.com/the_riflemans_rifle.htm

Shawn

[1886]

It seems like ole' hagler has it covered. 1886.