Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this percussion-revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt 1847 Walker Signature Series!
This example is part of the Signature Series & features the engraved "Sam Colt" signature on the back strap!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1847 Walker
Serial: 5620
Caliber: .44 Cal
Finish: Blue Barrel and Cylinder with Color Case Hardened Frame
Barrel Length: 9"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Hammer Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Cap & Ball / Percussion / Single-Action
Markings: Standard / On Right Side of Barrel Lug is "US" over "1847," / Cylinder Bears Texas Ranger/Indian Fight Scene / Sam Colt Signature on Back Strap / Matching Serials on Lower Frame, Under Lever, Trigger Guard, on the Butt, and on the Cylinder.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Walker (officially the 1847 Walker model) is a significant milestone in the development of American firearms, particularly the revolver. Designed in 1846 by Samuel Colt with input from Captain Samuel Hamilton Walker, this heavy-duty single-action percussion revolver was intended for use by the U.S. Army in the Mexican-American War. With a .44 caliber chamber, the Colt Walker was capable of holding six charges of black powder and six lead balls, making it one of the most powerful handguns of its time. The revolver's 9-inch barrel, combined with a large frame and weight of around 4.5 pounds, provided impressive stopping power, but also made it somewhat cumbersome and difficult to handle for some soldiers.
Model: 1847 Walker
Serial: 5620
Caliber: .44 Cal
Finish: Blue Barrel and Cylinder with Color Case Hardened Frame
Barrel Length: 9"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Hammer Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Cap & Ball / Percussion / Single-Action
Markings: Standard / On Right Side of Barrel Lug is "US" over "1847," / Cylinder Bears Texas Ranger/Indian Fight Scene / Sam Colt Signature on Back Strap / Matching Serials on Lower Frame, Under Lever, Trigger Guard, on the Butt, and on the Cylinder.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Walker (officially the 1847 Walker model) is a significant milestone in the development of American firearms, particularly the revolver. Designed in 1846 by Samuel Colt with input from Captain Samuel Hamilton Walker, this heavy-duty single-action percussion revolver was intended for use by the U.S. Army in the Mexican-American War. With a .44 caliber chamber, the Colt Walker was capable of holding six charges of black powder and six lead balls, making it one of the most powerful handguns of its time. The revolver's 9-inch barrel, combined with a large frame and weight of around 4.5 pounds, provided impressive stopping power, but also made it somewhat cumbersome and difficult to handle for some soldiers.
The 1847 Colt Walker is marked by its distinctive features and craftsmanship, including a blue barrel and cylinder paired with a color case-hardened frame, which gives the revolver its signature visual appeal. The smooth walnut grips are designed for comfort and durability, though their size may have made them a bit unwieldy for smaller hands. The revolver's action is a single-action percussion system, requiring the user to manually cock the hammer for each shot. A blade front sight is paired with a hammer notch rear sight, offering basic but functional aiming capabilities. The cylinder is adorned with an engraving that depicts a Texas Ranger and Indian fight scene, a reminder of the firearm's historical context and the rugged battles of the time. The Colt Walker's serial number, 5620, is stamped on various parts of the revolver, including the lower frame, trigger guard, and cylinder, ensuring that all components were matched and crafted specifically for that individual weapon. The Sam Colt signature on the back strap marks the revolver as part of Colt’s legacy in firearm innovation. Due to its size, power, and historical significance, the Colt Walker remains a prized collector's piece today.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with a Colt Signature Series box and manual, as seen in the images above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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