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The forum can be altered by what you as an individual are willing to contribute to it. If you want to sit back and bitch about what it is or isn't but do nothing, then you have nothing to bitch about. I love it when people post Savage questions, photos, and facts. That's what makes the forum interesting to me, not bitching about what it is and isn't. So quitcher bitchin and start posting a photo or something.

*Not directed at you tmitch.

I was told Chuck Conners used the Mexican " rip off" of I believe the 1873? In the rifle man T.V series. The name of the manufacturer slips my mind. I almost bought one in 44/40 at little crow sports in Hutchinson Mn.

Auction information for the rifle picture I posted:


CHUCK CONNORS HERO “LUCAS MCCAIN” MODIFIED 44-40 WINCHESTER RIFLE FROM THE RIFLEMAN. - (ABC,-TV 1958-1963) The Rifleman states that “Lucas McCain” (Chuck Connors) can fire a round with his specially modified Winchester rifle in three-tenths of a second! This is a beautiful, screen-used custom modified 44-40 Winchester model 1892, saddle ring carbine (serial number 497689) manufactured in 1909. It features the iconic oversized action lever featuring an ingenious setscrew, which would depress the trigger when the action is closed, enabling Connors’ trademark rapid-fire shooting style. This iconic rifle comes with a letter of authenticity from Chuck Connors’ son Jeff Connors stating (in part): “The gun was originally owned by my father, actor Chuck Connors, star of The Rifleman (1958-1963). In July 1979 while I was recuperating from a gunshot wound at my father’s ranch in Bear Valley Springs in Tehachapi, California, he presented me with this rifle and told me, ‘Son, it’s one of the Winchesters I used in The Rifleman.’ Of the five modified rifles used on the show, one was an El Tigre made in Spain, which was given to Sammy Davis, Jr., who appeared on the show twice. The remaining four rifles were Winchesters. One was given to renowned golfer Arnold Palmer and another was sold at auction in San Francisco in 1999.” The rifle is also accompanied with a letter signed by Arthur Gardner of Levy-Gardner-Laven Productions who produced The Rifleman, attesting that this gun was one of the originals used in the series. The breech block has been reblued yet the rifle has overall wear and the rear stock exhibits an old repair where Connors spin-cocked the rifle and dropped it, splitting the wood. Overall in Very Good operational condition with proper quick-fire action. One of the most iconic weapons from a Hollywood Western any collector could hope to obtain. Shipping arrangements via federal firearms licensed dealer will apply.
STARTING BID
$40,000.00

I never doubted he authenticity of his Winchester 92 as Hollywood must have had scads of them in their prop departments. Back then they were just old guns not holding a candle to the new space age designs such as the 88 and 100 - at least in the eyes of their marketers.

I knew that there was a Spanish knock off of the 92 back then (the El Tigre) but I'm not aware of a Mexican version.

Remember, his son's name was Mica. At the beginnng of every show he would walk down the dusty street. twirlling his Winchester like a six gun and then level it from his hip unloading a full mag while continuing to walk and operate the lever. Johnny Yuma was another good one we all enjoyed in the late 50's.

Also:

NRA Museum video on The RIfleman's 1892

Micah was the sheriff, Mark was his son, Joe

The Rifleman is on every sat. morining here for about 2hrs! Saw one a week or so ago that Had Sammy Davis Jr. in it! he sure was small standing Next To C. Conners

Anybody try spinning a Savage 99? It'd probably be great until that 26" barrel hit the gravel.

More likely I'd clear the ground and take one of the Octagon flats between the eyes, Joe.

Just be sure to have your name engraved on top of the barrel so they know who you when they dig it out of your forehead at the hospital.

Good point Roy, I'll go get my electric engraving pencil now, Joe.