- Johnny Cotton: That's a fine lookin' rifle your pa's got there! I don't think I've ever seen a lever action quite like that one.
- Mark McCain: My Pa made it himself.
- Johnny Cotton: What's it used for?
- Mark McCain: That's alright what it's for! My Pa's the best shot in the world!
- Lucas McCain: Mark, I told you not to brag so much on that.
- Johnny Cotton: I was just admiring that rifle of yours. I don't believe I've ever seen a finer one!
- Lucas McCain: I like it.
- Johnny Cotton: So much so, you don't carry a handgun?
- Lucas McCain: Each man to his own.
- Johnny Cotton: What do you got against pistols, McCain?
- Lucas McCain: Nothing. They may come in handy for some men. I'm a rancher. I use my gun for hunting animals, not men!