The Rifleman - Season 1 Episode 17
The Retired Gun

Wes Carney and his wife Clair want to settle down and they figure North Fork might do fine. Wes is a well known gunfighter, who has promised Clair that he would hang up his guns for good. The Carneys want to live a simple, honest life and the Feed and Grain Store, which is up for sale, seems like it might work for them. Carneys reputation and the news that hes settling down brings troublemakers to North Fork. Lucas is the only man willing to stand as deputy with Micah. After Lucas tells the Carneys a story, Clair releases Wes of his promise and the three men take on the troublemakers. After the showdown, Clair announces that Wes will be taking the Sheriffs position he was offered in another town, if its still available.