"The Rifleman" was a classic American Western television series from 1958 to 1963. The show starred Chuck Connors as Lucas McCain, a principled rancher and single father in the fictional town of North Fork, New Mexico.

Plot Overview: Lucas McCain, a Civil War veteran, moves to North Fork with his young son, Mark, to start anew as a farmer. Lucas is known for his moral integrity, quick draw, and his unique, fast-firing Winchester rifle, which he modified to shoot at an incredibly rapid rate, although not quite like a Civil War Gatling gun. The show often revolved around Lucas defending his family and town from various threats, including outlaws, land grabbers, and corrupt officials.
Lucas McCain's Rifle: Lucas's rifle was a modified 1892 Winchester, which in the series was shown to fire rapidly due to a special trigger mechanism. This allowed for dramatic gunfights where Lucas could outgun multiple adversaries with remarkable speed.
Guest Stars: The show featured numerous guest stars who would later become famous or were already well-known:
Lee Van Cleef appeared in an episode titled "The Deadly Wait" in 1960, where he played a bounty hunter.
Clint Eastwood guest-starred in the episode "The Shattered Idol" in 1960, playing a former gunfighter turned actor.
Richard Burton did not appear on "The Rifleman." There might be some confusion here, as Burton was known for his film work rather than TV guest spots during this era.
Lee Marvin was in the episode "The Assault" in 1959, playing a vengeful ex-Union soldier.
"The Rifleman" was notable for its mix of action, moral lessons, and the bond between Lucas and his son, Mark, which provided a family-friendly aspect to the series. The show's portrayal of gunplay and Lucas's adeptness with his rifle helped define the character as one of the most memorable in TV Western history.