This Model 1847 Colt Walker was the largest, most powerful revolver made, until the advent of the Smith & Wesson .44 Magnum. Notice the extra long cylinder, bullet nose loading lever, square back triggerguard, and the thumbnail curve of the grips, as they join the frame. These are all identifying features. Made famous by Clint Eastwood in his western movies, this 1847 Walker was designed by Samuel Colt, per the suggestions of Samuel Walker of the Texas Rangers. It was manufactured at Eli Whitney's factory, and is known as the Whitneyville Walker. This was Colt's first true commercially successful pistol, after years of producing the ill fated Patterson revolvers, which were too small and dainty. This pistol launched the Colt's Patent Firearms Company to success and fame.

This revolver appears to be near new with a few small marks in the finish below the wedge. The bore is bright and has been well maintained. The barrel and cylinder are polished and blued. The frame, hammer, and loading lever are color case hardened in attractive mottled rainbow colors. This pistol is marked US 1847 directly above the wedge, on the side flat of the barrel. This revolver comes with the original factory box and paperwork.

The 9" octagon to round barrel, with nickel silver blade front sight is factory blued. The cylinder is factory engraved with a famous battle scene. The cylinder has a few light marks from the latch in the blue finish. All of the revolver's identifying factory marks are hidden beneath the loading lever. It is marked Cal .44 - A. Uberti Italy BLACK POWDER ONLY -. The grips are fine grained walnut, finished and varnished as found on fine original Colt percussion revolvers. The color case hardened loading lever retaining spring is tight, to prevent the loading lever from dropping during recoil, which is one problem with this early design. The hammer is notched, forming a rear sight, with maximum sight radius, when cocked.

Most loading manuals recommend the .451" round ball, which works, but we strongly recommend the .454" round ball, which gives better compression and best accuracy. To load the .454" ball, without shearing lead, your cylinder mouth must be very slightly chamfered. If you revolver shears lead during loading, polish the cylinder mouth with a marble and fine emery paper, until the ball is entirely compressed into the cylinder, during loading. This is one secret of success with the Walker revolver. Use our #Ox-Wad-44-W lubricated wad under the ball, or wipe a small amount of bullet lubricant over the ball, filling the cylinder mouth, after loading.

This 1847 Walker was the largest revolver produced by Colt, and the most powerful revolver made, until Smith & Wesson released their .44 Magnum. Due to metallurgy problems, many of the 1,100 original Colt Walker revolvers failed in service, due to split or cracked cylinders. Colt reduced the cylinder length on all later models. Today, our best quality steel alloys allow full loads with black powder, using .454" round balls, or .451" Colt style bullets for .44 percussion revolvers. Bullets produce greater energy, since they are heavier than balls, but the .454" round ball beats everything else we have tested, for accuracy.

This used reproducion of the 1847 Colt Walker revolver is in excellent condition. It will pack a punch at the range! Order it for a ten day visual inspection. You will be delighted. Else if it does not fit you, return it in unfired condition for same-day refund. Postage is your only risk, when you order any one-of-a-kind gun from Track, whether new, used, or antique.