Description
Texas Ranger Sam Walker was a firm believer in Colt&39s pistols, but in 1846 as a Captain in the United States Mounted Rifles he wanted a pistol powerful enough to bring down a horse. Working with Samuel Colt, a new pistol was designed that held a higher charge of black powder and chambered six .44-caliber balls. Walker ordered 1,000 of the new revolvers for his mounted troops, and rode off to the War with Mexico.At nearly 4-1/2 lbs. the 1847 Walker is still the biggest and was the world&39s most powerful revolver up until the .357 Magnum came into being in the 1930s.
Caliber: .44
Barrel Length: 9&34
No. of Grooves: 7
Twist: Left
Total Length: 15.7&34
Weight: 4.5 lbs.
Cylinder: 6-shot, engraved
Grip: One-piece walnut
Finish: Frame – Case-hardened
Barrel – Blued
Backstrap – Blued
Trigger guard – Brass
