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, 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. 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 is part of a limited run by Cimarron Firearms and features an aged patina finish and historically correct markings. The serial numbers have a “SW” prefix in honor of Samuel Walker. Total production is limited to 1,100 in the same proportions as the originals; with 1,000 having company markings and 100 marked as civilian revolvers. The production runs were broken into 220 revolvers each for Companies A-D, 120 for Company E, and an additional 100 marked as civilian revolvers. This revolver is in the first run and marked as A Company No. 133 and is offered as-new in the original factory box with paperwork.

Our top view shows the 9" octagon to round barrel, with nickel silver blade front sight. The hammer is notched, forming a rear sight, with maximum sight radius, when cocked. The bore is bright, clean, and ready to shoot. The top of the barrel is marked ADDRESS CIMARRON FREDRICKSBURG TEXAS. The bottom of the barrel is marked Cal. 44 Blackpowder Only - A.Uberti Italy under the loading lever. The right side of the barrel assembly is marked US 1847 directly above the wedge key. The left side of the barrel assembly is marked A COMPANY No 133 and the bottom of the assembly is stamped with a P inspector's mark along with the serial number that starts with SW to honor Samuel Walker. The cylinder is factory engraved with a famous battle scene and is stamped A COMY No 133. The left side of the frame is stamped A COMPANY No 133 along with the bottom of the grip backstrap. The top of the backstrap is stamped with a P inspector's mark. The P and A COMY No 133 are also stamped on the front of the brass triggerguard. The SW serial number and date code are stamped on the bottom of the frame just ahead of the triggerguard. This revolver was manufactured in 2023. The left side of the patina finished walnut grips are stamped with a N.W.P. cartouche mark and the right side is stamped with a W.A.J. cartouche mark. The grips were given small handling marks from the factory to add to the patina finish.

We strongly recommend the .454" round ball, which gives best compression and best accuracy. To load the .454" ball, without shearing lead, your cylinder mouth must be very slightly chamfered. If you new 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 a #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. Our #Lube-SPG bullet lubricant works well. Crisco vegetable grease is a popular choice, but vegetable greases do not lubricate as well as animal fats. Petroleum grease works, but is hard to remove during cleaning.

The 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 massive percussion revolver is part of a limited run of only 1,100 total. It is in the first run of 220 revolvers marked as A Company. This is your chance to own a replica with the correct markings that will be a joy to both display and shoot. 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