September 30, 1958,television had aired one of the best shows in
television history. The Rifleman. I had turned twelve just two days
before the show had aired. How could you not like it? That opening scene
with Chuck Connors firing 11 rounds in a matter of seconds is second to
none. The story lines that consisted of a strong father figure bringing
up his son alone and teaching him right from wrong. The father was tough
when needed to be and loving all of the time. He was not afraid to read
from the Bible. I was completely awe struck with this show. The Rifleman
could be very heart warming at times. I wanted a rifle just like the one
Lucas had used to get justice done.

Fast forward 42 years. I now have a rifle like the "Flipspecial" or close
to it. It is not a Winchester 44-40 model 92 but close. I hope the
following pictures will do it justice. The rifle is an EMF Winchester
replica 44-40. The rifle is a model 92. It has the large loop lever with
the set screw to trip the trigger while in the closed position just like
the one that Chuck Connors had used on the show. The large loop lever was
made in California and assembled to my rifle. The receiver is case
hardened and the lever was made to match. The rifle has been reworked to
operate more smoothly. It works beautifully. I have pumped 10 rounds
(blanks) through it in a matter of seconds. This rifle brings back some
happy memories and it only took 42 years to be able to get it. Well worth
the wait.