Veritas777 opened this issue on Jun 05, 2004 ยท 41 posts
Veritas777 posted Sat, 05 June 2004 at 6:49 PM
Produced by Colt from specs drawn by Capt. Samuel Walker. Designed for use by the US Mounted Dragoons during the Mexican War. Only 1,000 were issued by company designation, A,B,C, etc., and 100 for civilian sales. At 4 lbs. the Walker is the largest revolver ever made. Has one piece hardwood grips with a satin finish. Steel frame color cased. Caliber is .44. Blued 9 octagon to round. 1 in 60 twist. Front sight brass blade and rear sight V notch /hammer nose. Features a brass triggerguard, blued steel backstrap. Cylinder engraved w/Indian fight scene scene. 15 overall. Recommended load is 22 grains of FFFg black powder, .454 round ball with a .44 revolver wad.