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Paul Wronsley
Hello All,
I found what appears to be a Walker Colt in a presentation case with all of the extras in it. At face value it seems to be the real thing and it is rather well used and worn. The presentation case has a brass plate with a name engraved on it but it is well polished and almost unreadable. I have a few concerns: for such a "worn" revolver there is absolutely no play on the mechanisms and all it tight, smooth and firm...possible but unlikely. My biggest concern is the serial number (that matches on all of the parts): 317. This is not the number for a Walker series but an Army revolver. This one is definitely a Walker. How can I make sure it is a genuine Walker and not a copy or reproduction that has been made to look old?
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Paul Wronsley
BroGeo said:
In defense of the original poster, Paul, I too would love to have this one or any one of the "undiscovered" Colt Walkers drop into my proverbial hands. However, as others have already said, I believe this may not be authentic. I believe a couple of people have pointed out the problems with the barrel address and serial numbers, but here are some side-by-side pictures comparing the OP pistol versus the Danish Sea Captain's pistol that recently sold for over 1 Million at Rock Island Auction Company. Make your own judgements and good luck!
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Thank you for this. The seller has gone quiet after I asked a few more questions so I must assume that he knows that it is probably not an original, not at the price he wants for sure. I will try again though to have a closer look at the piece.
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Bill38 said:
Paul - Welcome to the Colt Forum. Quite an entrance 🤔
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Thank you. It seems that it may be too good to be true though so I might have started a thread that leads nowhere.:rolleyes:
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smkummer
It seams every original I have observed on-line has back strap screws beside the hammer that extend slightly proud from the brass grip frame. Of course screws can be changed or that issue resolved during production.
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smkummer said:
It seams every original I have observed on-line has back strap screws beside the hammer that extend slightly proud from the brass grip frame. Of course screws can be changed or that issue resolved during production.
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hello, most originals do have the backstrap screws with the special elognated head. however, i am aware of at least one which suffered a broken backstrap and was returned to the factory for repari by blacksmith welding as described by kopek in one of his books and sent back to owner with screws currently in stock at colt..
regards, bro
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Hello All, I am still trying to get more info and during my quest this morning I came upon this one. Unfired and looks brand new. The owner was not in and I will be calling him later today to get some more info on it. As for the old Walker this post is all about, the gent I'm calling later today may have some info on it. By the way, the Dragoon I had was in the same condition as this "new" Walker, probably made at the same time. I bought it as new and it was a Colt. Any comments on these new pics?
Wood Metal Electric blue Fashion accessory Strap
Motor vehicle Engineering Wood Gas Bumper
Blue Bicycle tire Bicycle part Motor vehicle Chair
Hood Motor vehicle Bumper Vehicle door Automotive design
Air gun Trigger Line Gun barrel Gun accessory
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Agarbers
It looks nice. It is a commemorative put out some time back. They came in a presentation case.

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johnalderucci
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all I so much enjoyed this past thread on the Walker coat revolvers. I have a San Marco Dragoon revolver and am in need of a cylinder wedge pin (please my lack of knowledge on the correct name of this part). I've tried the good folks at VTI in my area but they were oos. Any information would be greatly appreciated :) ~John~
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smkummer said:
It seams every original I have observed on-line has back strap screws beside the hammer that extend slightly proud from the brass grip frame. Of course screws can be changed or that issue resolved during production.
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hello, larry, the felon, wilson shows several high grade engraved colts with european or english style engraved mounting screws. my paterson, collins, .454 cal. dragoon has that special type of screws as originals.
regards, bro
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johnalderucci said:
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all I so much enjoyed this past thread on the Walker coat revolvers. I have a San Marco Dragoon revolver and am in need of a cylinder wedge pin (please my lack of knowledge on the correct name of this part). I've tried the good folks at VTI in my area but they were oos. Any information would be greatly appreciated :) ~John~
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If it's the wedge that affixes the barrel to the arbor, it's simply called the barrel wedge


Dixie Gunworks in Union City, TN shows having them in stock

Dixie Gunworks---Colt Dragoon size barrel wedge $22.50

Cheers

Because several Italian companies have reproduced the Dragoon-sized revolvers over the years and there's also no telling who made the part that Dixie stocks, it may fit perfectly if you're lucky but then also may require a little hand fitting if it's oversized.
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I don't know who the current is but if his name is James (Gary Neikirk) from Elora Tenn., He sold Me a fake Paterson , His grandfathers, a couple years ago. Total scam and a good liar. I got it up the ying yang.
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Paul Wronsley said:
Hi, here are some pics the current owner sent me. Not very clear or detailed but I am meeting him on Saturday and I will take my camera with and get some decent detailed pics. In the meantime: the serial number seems to have been worked on...? Any other comments? View attachment 790744 View attachment 790745 View attachment 790746 View attachment 790747 View attachment 790748 View attachment 790748 View attachment 790749 View attachment 790750 View attachment 790751
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Paul Wronsley said:
Hi, here are some pics the current owner sent me. Not very clear or detailed but I am meeting him on Saturday and I will take my camera with and get some decent detailed pics. In the meantime: the serial number seems to have been worked on...? Any other comments? View attachment 790744 View attachment 790745 View attachment 790746 View attachment 790747 View attachment 790748 View attachment 790748 View attachment 790749 View attachment 790750 View attachment 790751
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seabobro46 said:
it does not appear to be a production whitneyville 1847 colt. that has been my perception. however, there are other models to consider. colt had the pattern room at famco turning out, regularly, experimentals. we are not told what experimental if any, were produced at whitneyville. tradition has it that blunt and syms produced at least one prototype of the 1847 nmodel but they were colt's agents and more likely the prototypes all came from paterson.
i do believe this is a colt, or one of the early copies.colt screamed of forgers and patent infringements, but it is my opinion that was showmanship with little substance.

regards, bro

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Absolutely NONE of the Walker pattern pistols were produced at Paterson. Please, stop this nonsense which originated in the early days of Colt collecting in the early years of the previous century.
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GRI said:
Your flask image versus a known flask…I wouldn’t bet the farm on your flask.

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Flask is Italian repop.
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