This Looks Familiar

Within the realm of Western television, Johnny Crawford made a notable appearance in The Big Valley, taking on the role of a sheriff. This series, which graced the airwaves from 1965 to 1969, centered around the indomitable spirit of a female rancher. Eagle-eyed fans might have caught a captivating moment in one of the episodes where Crawford handed a rifle to an outlaw to be returned to another sheriff.

What made this scene particularly intriguing was the striking resemblance of the rifle to the iconic one wielded by Lucas McCain in The Rifleman, a subtle nod that sparked speculation among viewers and added an extra layer of intrigue to Crawford’s Western repertoire.