Make: Colt

Model: 1847, Walker

Serial#: 7795

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1994-2002, ATF Antique

Caliber: .44 Caliber

Action Type: Single-Action Percussion Revolver with 6-Round Cylinder

Markings: The left side of the frame is marked “COLT’S / PATENT”. The top of the barrel is marked “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY”. The right side of the barrel is marked “US / 1847”. The cylinder features a depiction of a battle between American troops and Indians, marked with the original artist’s information “W.L. Ormsby Sr. NY”. The cylinder is also marked “MODEL USMR”, the serial number “7795”, and “COLT’S PATENT”. The bottom of the barrel, receiver, and trigger-guard all feature the serial number. The butt-strap also features the serial number. The back-strap features Samuel Colt’s signature.

Barrel Length: 9”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass blade fixed to the muzzle end of the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch integral to the hammer, usable when the hammer is cocked.

Stock Configuration & Condition / Grip: The grip is one-piece smooth wood. The grip has some light handling marks but lacks notable defects. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip is in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue, Case Color and Brass

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: The revolver retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are some light handling and storage marks but the revolver lacks any notable defects. The markings are clear. The screwheads are serviceable. Overall, the revolver is in Fine-Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The single-action trigger is crisp. The cylinder locks with barely perceptible play on each chamber. We did not fire this revolver. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box Paperwork and Accessories: The revolver comes with a Colt box and a user manual. The box has some light handling marks but remains in Fine condition.

Our Assessment: This is a modern Colt manufactured replica of the company’s Model 1847 Walker, a .44 caliber single-action percussion revolver. Introduced just in time for the Mexican-American War, this model gained fame through its association with Samuel Hamilton Walker, a U.S. Army captain who helped Samuel Colt design the revolver. Ironically, Walker himself carried two of these formidable revolvers into battle, though he was tragically killed during the conflict in 1847—the very year his namesake revolver was introduced.

This particular Colt Walker reproduction exhibits exceptional craftsmanship, highlighted by the intricate battle scene etched onto its cylinder, originally created by renowned engraver W.L. Ormsby Sr. The revolver also proudly bears Samuel Colt’s own signature engraved upon the backstrap. Retaining nearly all of its original finish and remaining mechanically sound, it represents a unique opportunity for collectors interested in historically significant firearms.

As a noteworthy historical recognition, the Model 1847 Walker has recently been declared the official handgun of Texas by Governor Greg Abbott. Whether you are a dedicated collector of Colt revolvers, a historical firearm enthusiast, or a proud Texan, this Walker reproduction will undoubtedly be an impressive addition to your collection.