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John Lawrence Russell (January 3, 1921 – January 19, 1991) was an American actor, and World War II veteran, most noted for playing Marshal Dan Troop in the successful ABC western television seriesLawmanfrom 1958 to 1962. Born in Los Angeles Russell served in World War II with the United States Marine Corp as an intelligence officer. He contracted Malaria while on Guadacanal and was medically discharged. Tall (6'4") and athletic Russell was usually cast in action/adventure movies and westerns. His big break came in 1958 when he was cast as Marshal Dan Troop inLawman. After the show was cancelled Russell worked in mostly supporting roles due to being typecasted. A longtime friend ofClint EastwoodRussell was cast inThe Outlaw Josey WalesandPale Rider. Russell was an experienced horseman and gunowner and often brought the ring of authenticity to his roles. John Russell died from emphysema on January 19, 1991 (aged 70). John Russell can be seen using the following weapons in the following television series:
| Character | Firearm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stockburn | Richards Cartridge Conversion | Richards cartridge conversion |
| Stockburn | Colt 1860 Army | With Richards cartridge conversion, brass grip frames, and 7.5" barrel |
| Character | Firearm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sheriff Lom Trevors | Single Action Army | "The Day the Amnesty Came Through" (S3E08), "Witness to a Lynching" (S3E11); "Artillery" model with wooden grips |
| Character | Firearm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Burt Russell | Single Action Army | "Which Way to the O.K. Corral?" (S2E20); "Artillery" model with wooden grips |
| Character | Firearm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| John J. Pershing | Star Model B | Anachronistic; with blued finish and wooden grips |
| Character | Firearm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Marshal Dan Troop | Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine | "Hadley's Hunters" (S4E02); Saddle Ring Carbine |
| Character | Firearm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nathan Burdette | Single Action Army | "Artillery" model with wooden grips |
| Character | Firearm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Marshal Dan Troop | Single Action Army | "Artillery" model with wooden grips |
| Marshal Dan Troop | Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine | Throughout the series; Saddle Ring Carbine |
| Marshal Dan Troop | 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun | Throughout the series; with exposed hammers |
| Character | Firearm | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hugh Clagg | Single Action Army | "Artillery" model with hard rubber grips |