The 1847 Colt Walker Revolver

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Colt walker for sale, Colt Walker pistol, known as the United States Model 1847.

Also, The Walker pistols were manufactured during a short production run in 1847. The pistol was named after Captain Samuel Hamilton Walker, a renowned national hero who had fought in the Texas-Mexico wars. Captain Walker approached Samuel Colt, a leading firearms designer, to create a pistol suitable for the Texas Rangers and the U.S. Dragoons.

To add, Samuel Walker was an American Army Officer. Born in 1817, Walker served in several key conflicts. He was captured by the Mexican Army in 1842, and held prisoner for two years before escaping into Louisiana and then returning to Texas. In 1844, Walker joined the famous Texas Rangers and was eventually promoted to Captain.

Funally, Soon after, Walker traveled to New York to meet with Samuel Colt and discuss ideas for a new pistol design. Walker was not satisfied with the current options (having accrued plenty of combat experience).