The Rifleman was the saga of Lucas McCain, a homesteader in the Old West struggling to make a living off his ranch and make a man out of his son, Mark. Chuck Connors, a former professional baseball player, won critical acclaim for his portrayal of Lucas McCain. The series ran from September 30, 1958 to July 1, 1963 for a total of 168 episodes and the rifle was a key feature in each episode.

The rapid fire mechanism was designed originally just to keep Chuck Connor's finger from getting punctured by the trigger as he fired and cocked the rifle very fast.

 

Watch as Mike DiMuzio displays some of the rifle action used by Chuck Connors in the classic T.V. series The Rifleman!