No Body Beat The Rifle Man

[Auggie56]

 

[69a100]

Such violence! But fun!

 

[multimopes]

Thanks Augie, that was great. I used to watch that, and all the other westerns way back then. I even had the toy version of that rifle. Was made of metal but had a heavy plastic wood grain stock. I wish they had been in color. Just imagine if they were directed by Sam Peckinpah, the blood would have been everywhere! Gore Central! I bet the rating would have gone through the roof! LOL. Remember how all the old westerns showed that good guys with guns were a good thing! Seems largely forgotten these days. If I recall, Josh Randall,(Steve McQueen) on "Wanted Dead or Alive" had a similar but shorter rifle strapped to his side. I am also willing to bet that almost no one here would remember "Shotgun Slade". But I could be wrong on that. There were westerns on almost every night back then. Good times for all.

 

[Mike67]

I watch several episodes every Saturday morning before I head out to the shop....

 

[moparedtn]

I own a Winchester lever action to this day (30-30) in part because of this show and various John Wayne flicks.
I love the damn thing.

 

[BeeKool]

I'll bet Chuck Connors got more *** than a toilet seat.

 

[cryplydog]

He was a **** star in his earlier career.

 

[MoparLeo]

He was also gay. Funny how many bullets were fired and very few people died. They would just get up and say I " its only my shoulder, I'll be ok" and grab his shoulder and walk away. Cowboys were a lot tougher in the movies..

 

[fratzog lover]

He was also the first person to shatter a backboard when he played for the Celtics.

 

[moparedtn]

He was also gay. Funny how many bullets were fired and very few people died. They would just get up and say I " its only my shoulder, I'll be ok" and grab his shoulder and walk away. Cowboys were a lot tougher in the movies..

Naw:
Chuck Connors the American actor (deceased) was married 3 times, and fathered four children. His wives included Elizabeth Riddell Connors, Kamala Devi, and Faith Quabius. At the time of his death, he was in a relationship with Rose Mary Grumley.

 

[MoparLeo]

Marriage is a smoke screen a lot of times. Many of Hollywoods' famous actors of the 30's thru 60's were gay/bi and were married and had children. It is just biology that lets you reproduce. Sexuality is psychological, not biological

 

[mopar 3 B]

Just another social disease that was allowed to spread. Thank you hollywood.

Most original Winchester repeaters where 44's.
Carry a 6 shooter, repeater and carry one cartridge.
The riflemans was a custom 44/40 model 1892. 15 round capacity.

If given the choise I rather have a Henry.

 

[monaco66coupe]

I read where he averaged 2.50 people per episode killed over the total period it was on TV. What a Guy!

 

[cryplydog]

model 92 is correct.

 

[MoparLeo]

The 92's have a smooth, tight action as compared to the loosey, goosey 94's. John Wayne's was also a 1892. Most rifles used in the westerns were also 92's.
Just like in most westerns, regardless of time period, the 1873 Colt is mostly used or made-up double actions with an external ejector rod to look like one at a distance.

 

[PatsPolara]

Sexuality is psychological, not biological

Umm I think it's biological too (at least according to my boner..)

 

[69a100]

If I recall, Josh Randall,(Steve McQueen) on "Wanted Dead or Alive" had a similar but shorter rifle strapped to his side.

It's called a "Mare's leg"!
https://www.henryusa.com/rifles/mares-leg/

 

[BDF6]

The rifleman had Macgyver skills also.
Made this rifle out of a pistol, fence board & a stick for a rear sight?
He ONLY used a rifle!
Hilarious...

 

[BeeKool]

They stuck with the storyline. Rifle only!

 

[PP1RT]

And who doesn't like Hoss