what kind of rifle did the rifleman use

The rifleman, Lucas McCain from the TV show "The Rifleman," used a Winchester Model 1873 lever-action rifle. This rifle was custom-made, chambered in .44-40 caliber, with a 24-inch blued steel barrel and a walnut stock. It featured a brass trigger guard and brass buttplate. The Winchester Model 1873 was widely popular during the American West era and became closely associated with the show through all 204 episodes. The rifle symbolized the character's strength and capability and was used both for defense and hunting purposes on the show.