F Troop - Season 1

F Troop - Season 1 Country USA Channel ABC Genre Comedy Broadcast 1965-1966 No. of Episodes 34 Main Cast Character Actor Sgt. Morgan O'Rourke Forrest Tucker Cpl. Randolph Agarn Larry Storch Capt. Wilton Parmenter Ken Berry Wrangler Jane Angelica Thrift Melody Patterson Hannibal Dobbs James Hampton Chief Wild Eagle Frank DeKova Trooper Duffy Bob Steele Smokey Bear Ben Frommer Crazy Cat Don Diamond Trooper Vanderbilt Joe Brooks

F Troop is a satirical comedy set in the American West and involving the personnel of F Troop, stationed at the fictional Fort Courage; the Hekawi, a peaceful tribe of Native Americans residing in a nearby village; and occassionally the Shug, an antagonistic tribe of Native Americans. Slapstick comedy is on display in most episodes, with the principal cast performing many of their own stunts. The show is set some time near or after the end of the American Civil War. Great liberties with the timeline are taken by the show's writers; in one episode, Abraham Lincoln is still the President (1865), while in another episode, General Custer has recently lost the Battle of the Little Bighorn (1876). Regardless, many of the firearms used in the show are anachronistic.

The following weapons were used in Season 1 of the television series F Troop:

Revolvers

Single Action Army Cavalry Model

Capt. Parmenter (Ken Berry), Sgt. O'Rourke (Forrest Tucker), Cpl. Agarn (Larry Storch), troopers, and Wrangler Jane (Melody Patterson) carry Single Action Army "Cavalry" model revolvers throughout Season 1. Sgt. Crawford (James Griffith) is seen with a "Cavalry" model in one episode.

Colt Single Action Army "Cavalry" model, 7.5" barrel - .45 Long Colt

Capt. Parmenter and Dobbs point their revolvers. (E04)

Trooper Vanderbilt (Joe Brooks) takes off his glasses and fires his revolver. (E30)

Wrangler Jane fires her "Cavalry" model revolver with ivory grips while Sgt. O'Rourke (center) and Cpl. Agarn observe. (E01)

Wrangler Jane spins her revolver while Capt. Parmenter watches. (E05)

In one episode, Wrangler Jane carries a matched pair of "Cavalry" model revolvers with ivory grips in a Western-style double-holster rig. (E07)

Wrangler Jane draws both revolvers and shoots bottles thrown in the air.

Sgt. Crawford holds a "Cavalry" model revolver. (E30)

A trooper in civilian clothes (right) aims a "Cavalry" model. (E31)

Single Action Army Artillery Model

Sgt. O'Rourke, Cpl. Agarn, Bill Colton (Vic Tayback), Bob Colton (Robert Anderson (V)), Sam Urp (Jack Elam), Pedro (unknown actor), Jim Sweeney (Richard Reeves), Mike O'Hanlon (Ben Gage) and several troopers are seen with Single Action Army "Artillery" model revolvers.

Colt Single Action Army "Artillery" model, 5.5" barrel - .45 Long Colt

Sgt. O'Rourke (right) holds a revolver. (E04)

Cpl. Agarn (left) and Bill Colton hold revolvers. (E04)

Bob Colton (right) and Bill Colton hold revolvers. (E04)

Sam Urp spins an Artillery model with ivory grips. (E06)

Sam Urp fires at an overhead target. (E06)

Pedro (right) points an "Artillery" model. Felipe (left) and El Diablo (center) point "Quick Draw" models. (E19)

Jim Sweeney points an "Artillery" model. (E25)

Mike O'Hanlon holds an "Artillery" model. (E25)

Two troopers in civilian clothes (left) take cover behind barrels while holding "Artillery" models. (E31)

Two troopers in civilian clothes (on foot) prepare to holster their revolvers. (E31)

Single Action Army Quick Draw Model

El Diablo (Larry Storch) and Felipe (Tony Martinez) carry Single Action Army "Quick Draw" model revolvers. Trooper Duddleson (Ivan Bell) uses a "Quick Draw" model revolver in one episode.

Colt Single Action Army "Quick Draw" model, 4.75" barrel - .45 Long Colt

El Diablo fires a revolver with the front sight removed. (E19)

Felipe (left) and El Diablo (center) point "Quick Draw" model revolvers. Pedro (right) points an "Artillery" model. (E19)

A possible continuity error occurs when Trooper Duddleson (center background) points a "Quick Draw" model rather than his "Cavalry" model revolver. (E04)

Captain Parmenter's Revolver Collection

Capt. Parmenter has a collection of revolvers mounted on the wall of his quarters.

1. Single Action Army "Cavalry" model. 2. Single Action Army "Artillery" model, nickel finish, ivory grips. 3. Single Action Army "Artillery" model, stag horn grips. 4. Single Action Army "Cavalry" model. 5. Single Action Army "Artillery" model, engraved, nickel finish, stag horn grips. 6. Unknown, missing hammer, engraved, nickel finish, stag horn grips.

2. Single Action Army "Artillery" model, nickel finish, ivory grips. The Colt medallion is missing. 3. Single Action Army "Artillery" model, stag horn grips. 5. Single Action Army "Artillery" model, engraved, nickel finish, stag horn grips. 6. Unknown, missing hammer, engraved, nickel finish, stag horn grips.

5. Single Action Army "Artillery" model, engraved, nickel finish, stag horn grips. 6. Unknown, hammer missing, engraved, nickel finish, stag horn grips.

Rifles

Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine

The troopers are seen with Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Carbines throughout Season 1. Officers, Sgt. O'Rourke, Shug warriors and Hekawi warriors also use them in several episodes. Hannibal Dobbs is seen with a Trapdoor Carbine in one episode.

Model 1873 Springfield Trapdoor Carbine - .45-70 Government

Capt. Parmenter holds his carbine while in his quarters. (E03)

Lt. Jefferson Hawkes (Jay Sheffield) prepares to defend against an attack on Fort Courage. (E01)

The troopers of F Troop are lined up with their carbines.

A wall-mounted gun rack holding 3 carbines is seen in the NCO Quarters throughout Season 1.

Sgt. O'Rourke cleans one of the carbines in the NCO Quarters. (E04)

A floor-mounted gun rack holding carbines is seen in the Enlisted Quarters. (E22)

Trooper Franklin (Louie Elias) holds a carbine while stationed in the lookout tower. (E01)

Trooper Vanderbilt (Joe Brooks) holds a carbine while stationed in the lookout tower. (E03)

Trooper Vanderbilt holds a replica carbine prior to performing a stunt. A barrel plug is visible. (E16)

Trooper Vanderbilt falls from the tower.

Trooper Duddleson holds a carbine during Inspection Arms. (E16)

Trooper Duddleson (left) and Trooper Hogan (center) stand at attention. (E27)

Trooper Duffy holds a carbine. (E17)

Trooper Hoffenmueller (right) holds a carbine. (E21)

Hannibal Dobbs (right) holds a carbine while standing at Parade Rest. (E30)

An unnamed trooper (Bill Erickson) holding a carbine falls from the guard tower after the fort's cannon knocks the tower down (E01). This scene appears in the opening credits throughout Season 1.

Wrongo Starr (Henry Gibson) holds his carbine awkwardly. (E18)

Some of the Shug warriors carry Trapdoor Carbines during an attack on Fort Courage. (E01)

Several Hekawi warriors carry Trapdoor Carbines during an attack on Fort Courage. (E08)

Trapdoor Springfield Model 1873

A continuity error occurs in "Honest Injun" (E12), as the troopers are all armed with Trapdoor Springfield Model 1873 rifles rather than carbines.

Replica Springfield Model 1873 "Trapdoor Springfield" built by Uberti Arms - .45-70 Government

Trooper Hogan (Jimmie Horan) carries his rifle while responding to the call to Assembly.

Trooper Duddleson (Ivan Bell) holds his rifle in his left hand while responding to the call to Assembly.

F Troop prepares to attack with Model 1873 bayonets fixed.

F Troop attacks the Hekawi village.

Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine

The Shug Chief (Henry Brandon), Shug warriors, Apache Chief Mean Buffalo (Victor Jory), Beware of Dog (Lou Wills Jr.) and Johnny Eagle Eye (Paul Peterson) use the Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine.

Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine - various calibers

The Shug Chief aims his carbine. (E01)

Some of the Shug warriors are armed with lever-action carbines. (E01)

Chief Mean Buffalo (right) and Beware of Dog carry carbines. (E29)

Another view of Chief Mean Buffalo (right) and Beware of Dog. (E29)

Johnny Eagle Eye fires a carbine one-handed. (E30)

Winchester Model 1892

Sgt. O'Rourke, Cpl. Agarn, Wrangler Jane and Trooper Vanderbilt are seen with Winchester Model 1892 rifles with octagonal barrels. Shug warriors are also seen with rifles.

Winchester Model 1892 - various calibers

Sgt. O'Rourke holds a rifle. (E16)

Cpl. Agarn holds a rifle. (E16)

Wrangler Jane prepares to aim. (E30)

Trooper Vanderbilt fires a rifle. (E30)

A Shug warrior holds a rifle. (E26)

Lorenz Rifle

A rifle resembling the Lorenz Rifle is displayed in Capt. Parmenter's quarters throughout most of Season 1.

Lorenz 1854 Infantry Rifle - .54 caliber

A rifle is visible at upper right.

Chestwinster 76

Major Chester Winster (Andrew Duggan), Capt. Parmenter, Sgt. O'Rourke, Cpl. Agarn, troopers, Chief Wild Eagle (Frank DeKova), Crazy Cat (Don Diamond) and Smokey Bear (Ben Frommer) are seen with the Chestwinster 76. The Chestwinster 76 is a prop lever-action rifle built from a mocked-up bolt-action rifle.

Major Winster holds a Chestwinster 76. (E21)

Right to left: Major Winster, Capt. Parmenter, Sgt. O'Rourke, Cpl. Agarn, Trooper Hoffenmueller and Trooper Duffy (partially out-of-frame) point Chestwinster 76s. (E21)

Left to right: Trooper Hogan, Trooper Duddleson, Trooper Vanderbilt, Trooper Dobbs, Trooper Duffy, Trooper Hoffenmueller, Cpl. Agarn, Sgt. O'Rourke, Capt. Parmenter, Major Winster point Chestwinster 76s. (E21)

Crazy Cat (left) and Chief Wild Eagle point Chestwinster 76s. (E21)

Crazy Cat (right) and Smokey Bear (second from right) aim Chestwinster 76s at Sgt. O'Rourke and Cpl. Agarn. (E21)

Shotgun

12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun

Sgt. O'Rourke uses a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun.

Sgt. O'Rourke loads the shotgun. (E12)

Other

Shoe Gun

Capt. Parmenter and B Wise (Pat Harrington Jr.) are seen firing a shoe gun, i.e. a gun concealed in a shoe.

Capt. Parmenter fires the shoe gun. (E22)

B Wise fires the shoe gun. (E22)

Model 1857 Light 12-pounder Gun

A cannon resembling the Model 1857 Light 12-pounder Gun, commonly referred to as the 12-pounder Napoleon, is seen in Episode 1. The same scene appears during the opening credits throughout Season 1.

The cannon on the left appears to be a 12-pounder Napoleon.

Prop cannon

A cannon seen in Episode 1 is used by Union and Confederate soldiers. The same cannon is seen in Fort Courage throughout Season 1. It appears to be a prop due to the unusual barrel profile, lack of sights, lack of a knob on the cascabel, and unusual elevating hardware.

The cannon on the right appears to be a prop. This scene also appears during the opening credits throughout Season 1.

Confederate soldiers use the same cannon. This scene also appears during the opening credits throughout Season 1.

Dobbs lights the fuse. This view shows the elevator screw attached to a horizontal bolt which is held by pad eyes attached to the cascabel, differing from the elevator hardware of cannons of the period.

When the cannon misfires, Cpl. Agarn kicks it. (E01)

The carriage collapses, then the cannon fires, causing the guard tower to collapse. This scene also appears during the opening credits throughout Season 1.

Some type of fasteners are seen on the muzzle face, also something in the barrel. These are not seen in any other episode. (E12)