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Than another shot when he closes the lever (as it should be). Listen and see if you hear a shot while the lever is wide open and When he brings the lever down to put a bullet in the chamber

I know a lot has been said on how many shots that he firedĭuring that opening scene. Opening scene when Lucas is walking down the street firing his The next time you watch the Rifleman, pay close attention to the Is Pete's Theory on "How many shots were fired in the opening scene "The Man Behind the Rifle" byĭavid Fury, Artist's Press and from 1991 interview with RoyĬhuck Connors.The Man Behind the RifleĮdited version of the 1997 book, with lots ofĬomplete Rifleman episode/plot synopsis guide. Was a camera trick so that the shooting would match the music-called Starring as "The Rifleman." In an 1991 interview with Roy Firestone,Ĭhuck explained that, "What you see and hear on the screen areĮleven shots what the weapon actually holds are eight shot. Main street of North Fork and fire eleven shots at an imaginaryĮnemy, as the voice-over announcer would introduce Chuck Connors *Please note.Newest postings start at the bottom.Īt the beginning of each show, Lucas McCain would stride down the This question has been asked numerous times and each time we get a Would be interested in hearing just what you came up with, just Rifleman? This is a loaded question.I'm sure you Many shots did Lucas McCain fire in the opening scene of The
