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Gunsmoke· Season 17 · Episode 13

Gold Train: The Bullet (2)

S17E13·6.5·December 6, 1971·1h·CBS

Jack Sinclair's gang is trying to steal the gold the U.S. Army is transporting on the same train Doc is transporting a seriously wounded Matt to Denver. Festus and Newly commandeer the wagon the gang will use the haul the gold away. Sinclair and most of the gang give chase on foot; the wagon cannot move fast because of the weight of its load. Matt, laying face down, still manages to shoot one of Sinclair's gang. But, in the process, his condition worsens. Meanwhile, the back story of various passengers unfolds, including a priest who doubts his faith.—Bill Koenig

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#20In Season 17of 24 rated episodes
#337All-timeof 570 rated episodes
−0.8vs season avgSeason 17 averages 7.3
1971First airedDecember 6, 1971

Guest stars

Eric BraedenEric Braedenas Jack Sinclair
Katherine JusticeKatherine Justiceas Beth Tilton
Sian Barbara AllenSian Barbara Allenas Allie Dawson
Robert SorrellsRobert Sorrellsas Concho
Harry Carey, Jr.Harry Carey, Jr.as Kelliher
Robert HoganRobert Hoganas Capt. Darnell
Harry HarveyHarry Harveyas DrummerAlejandro ReyAlejandro Reyas Father SanchezMills WatsonMills Watsonas Pony
Jonathan GoldsmithJonathan Goldsmithas Roper
Norman AldenNorman Aldenas Amos Potter

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