You have an original Colt Walker? My we lesser mortals please know the serial number?
TIA
tac
The formidible Colt Walker
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You have an original Colt Walker? My we lesser mortals please know the serial number?
TIA
tac
Three Walker Colts shown on Michael Simens website.
A Canadian collector that I know has one....I saw it many years ago.
He found it in Quebec I think....go figure????
David
That's a $3 Million photo right here.
tac
In order to carry those properly , you need two of them, and the proper holsters slung over the pommel of your saddle - You also need at least a second horse to pack your gear....
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I think a pair of holsters on a wide belt with suspenders would be pretty fun, especially ig you had the barrels cut down to 4.75 haha would be a realy pair of show stoppers. However i dont think " quick draw would be all that easy.
Didnt eastwood have a belt rig for his pair in joey wales ?
Cheers, McLean
Didnt eastwood have a belt rig for his pair in joey wales ?
Cheers, McLean
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Skinny, that's a nice looking Walker.
Not too many original Walkers around so I had to settle for a reproduction,I found an new in the box ASM but had to shoot it. As posted previously I checked the velocity with a full chamber and it went super-sonic at 1135 Feet/Second. I had the same problem that Mooncoon outlined when the gun was new but it is getting better every time I take it out.
Here is a picture that shows the Walker on top and a Baby Dragoon .31 Cal on the bottom.
Colt Walker pistol hits record $920,000 at James Julia auction
http://acn.liveauctioneers.com/index.php/features/antiques/258-colt-walker-pistol-hits-record-920000-at-james-julia-auction
Written by Auction Central News Staff
Tuesday, 28 October 2008 13:50
A veteran of the Mexican War, this rare Walker Colt sold for a record $920,000 at auction in Fairfield, Maine. Image courtesy James D. Julia Auctions.
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FAIRFIELD, Maine - With the world economy under siege, a Colt Walker pistol came out blazing to set a record at James D. Julia Inc.’s firearms auction Oct. 7. The rare and historic Colt Whitneyville-Walker pistol, made for use in the Mexican War, sold for $920,000, inclusive of the 15 percent buyer’s premium.
Considered the finest example of a martial Colt Walker extant, the pistol had been estimated to sell for $500,000 to $1 million. The sale price represents the most expensive single firearm ever sold in North America and is believed to be the most expensive ever sold in the world.
The historic Colt was issued at Vera Cruz in 1847 to Pvt. Sam Wilson, a Texas Ranger. Brevet Maj. Gen. John Reese Kenly of Maryland eventually obtained the gun after Wilson was killed in the war.
Julia’s held the past two world records for Colts with previous sales of $480,000 and $432,000.
Julia’s assemblage of rare antique guns brought extraordinary results despite turbulent economic conditions. The two-day auction totaled $11.5 million with 75 percent of the lots selling.
Another rare Colt cased fluted Army revolver sold for $454,000. In all nine objects realized more than $100,000, 32 sold above $50,000, 119 sold for more than $20,000, and 278 topped $10,000. The average sale value of approximately $11,400 is the highest average ever achieved by an auction house for firearms.
For details contact James D. Julia Inc. at 207-453-7125 or visit the Web site www.jamesdjulia.com.
Read more: http://acn.liveauctioneers.com/inde...d-920000-at-james-julia-auction#ixzz2Hcz0cXcq
http://acn.liveauctioneers.com/index.php/features/antiques/258-colt-walker-pistol-hits-record-920000-at-james-julia-auction
Written by Auction Central News Staff
Tuesday, 28 October 2008 13:50
A veteran of the Mexican War, this rare Walker Colt sold for a record $920,000 at auction in Fairfield, Maine. Image courtesy James D. Julia Auctions.
.FAIRFIELD, Maine - With the world economy under siege, a Colt Walker pistol came out blazing to set a record at James D. Julia Inc.’s firearms auction Oct. 7. The rare and historic Colt Whitneyville-Walker pistol, made for use in the Mexican War, sold for $920,000, inclusive of the 15 percent buyer’s premium.
Considered the finest example of a martial Colt Walker extant, the pistol had been estimated to sell for $500,000 to $1 million. The sale price represents the most expensive single firearm ever sold in North America and is believed to be the most expensive ever sold in the world.
The historic Colt was issued at Vera Cruz in 1847 to Pvt. Sam Wilson, a Texas Ranger. Brevet Maj. Gen. John Reese Kenly of Maryland eventually obtained the gun after Wilson was killed in the war.
Julia’s held the past two world records for Colts with previous sales of $480,000 and $432,000.
Julia’s assemblage of rare antique guns brought extraordinary results despite turbulent economic conditions. The two-day auction totaled $11.5 million with 75 percent of the lots selling.
Another rare Colt cased fluted Army revolver sold for $454,000. In all nine objects realized more than $100,000, 32 sold above $50,000, 119 sold for more than $20,000, and 278 topped $10,000. The average sale value of approximately $11,400 is the highest average ever achieved by an auction house for firearms.
For details contact James D. Julia Inc. at 207-453-7125 or visit the Web site www.jamesdjulia.com.
Read more: http://acn.liveauctioneers.com/inde...d-920000-at-james-julia-auction#ixzz2Hcz0cXcq
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Albeit... not a Walker Colt but some times the auction price falls short of expectations.
I have never seen a Colt in this condition.
Lot #1043. Cased Colt Civilian Model 1860 Army Revolver in Exceptional Condition, with Accessories
Description:Serial no. 152329, .44 perc. cal., 6-shot cylinder with roll-engraved naval engagement scene, 8” barrel marked “ – ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA - .” Left side of frame stamped “COLTS/PATENT.” Left shoulder of triggerguard with “44 CAL” marking. Frame cut for shoulder stock on recoil shield, but made with the civilian pattern three-screws. Notch on buttstrap for shoulder stock clamp. High gloss civilian blued finish, with case-hardened loading lever, frame and hammer. Silver-plated brass triggerguard. Varnished one-piece walnut grips. Mahogany case, lined in burgundy velvet, with accessories of stand-of-flags Colt’s Patent powder flask embossed on both sides, blued steel mold with “COLT’S/PATENT” on spruecutter and “C” on one arm, blued steel L-shaped screwdriver/nipple wrench, can of Eley Bros. percussion caps in paper wrapper, case key and four extra nipples.
Condition:Excellent. Showing 98% bright blue and 99% vivid colors to case-hardening, minor marks on blued surface, minor patch oxidation on right side of barrel, the buttstrap with oxidation and small amount of blue remaining, rest of backstrap with 99% bright blue. Traces of silver plating on triggerguard strap, mellow patina to brass. Crisp markings and cylinder scene, relatively light roll partly due to factory polish for bright blue. Grips with 100% rich varnish, minor nicks at butt. Minor fading and wear to velvet case lining. Light marks on exterior with 99% varnish. Ex Collection: Russell Goldstein; Fred Sweeney.
Estimate: $100,000 - $150,000
http://www.gregmartinauctions.com/A...l00_cphMain_ucAuctionLots1_dgLotsChangePage=1
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=1290&aid=25037&lid=6949930
It sold for $85,000 in January 2010.
I have never seen a Colt in this condition.
Lot #1043. Cased Colt Civilian Model 1860 Army Revolver in Exceptional Condition, with Accessories
Description:Serial no. 152329, .44 perc. cal., 6-shot cylinder with roll-engraved naval engagement scene, 8” barrel marked “ – ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA - .” Left side of frame stamped “COLTS/PATENT.” Left shoulder of triggerguard with “44 CAL” marking. Frame cut for shoulder stock on recoil shield, but made with the civilian pattern three-screws. Notch on buttstrap for shoulder stock clamp. High gloss civilian blued finish, with case-hardened loading lever, frame and hammer. Silver-plated brass triggerguard. Varnished one-piece walnut grips. Mahogany case, lined in burgundy velvet, with accessories of stand-of-flags Colt’s Patent powder flask embossed on both sides, blued steel mold with “COLT’S/PATENT” on spruecutter and “C” on one arm, blued steel L-shaped screwdriver/nipple wrench, can of Eley Bros. percussion caps in paper wrapper, case key and four extra nipples.
Condition:Excellent. Showing 98% bright blue and 99% vivid colors to case-hardening, minor marks on blued surface, minor patch oxidation on right side of barrel, the buttstrap with oxidation and small amount of blue remaining, rest of backstrap with 99% bright blue. Traces of silver plating on triggerguard strap, mellow patina to brass. Crisp markings and cylinder scene, relatively light roll partly due to factory polish for bright blue. Grips with 100% rich varnish, minor nicks at butt. Minor fading and wear to velvet case lining. Light marks on exterior with 99% varnish. Ex Collection: Russell Goldstein; Fred Sweeney.
Estimate: $100,000 - $150,000
http://www.gregmartinauctions.com/A...l00_cphMain_ucAuctionLots1_dgLotsChangePage=1
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=1290&aid=25037&lid=6949930
It sold for $85,000 in January 2010.
Albeit... not a Walker Colt but some times the auction price falls short of expectations.
I have never seen a Colt in this condition.
Lot #1043. Cased Colt Civilian Model 1860 Army Revolver in Exceptional Condition, with Accessories
Description:Serial no. 152329, .44 perc. cal., 6-shot cylinder with roll-engraved naval engagement scene, 8” barrel marked “ – ADDRESS COL. SAML COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA - .” Left side of frame stamped “COLTS/PATENT.” Left shoulder of triggerguard with “44 CAL” marking. Frame cut for shoulder stock on recoil shield, but made with the civilian pattern three-screws. Notch on buttstrap for shoulder stock clamp. High gloss civilian blued finish, with case-hardened loading lever, frame and hammer. Silver-plated brass triggerguard. Varnished one-piece walnut grips. Mahogany case, lined in burgundy velvet, with accessories of stand-of-flags Colt’s Patent powder flask embossed on both sides, blued steel mold with “COLT’S/PATENT” on spruecutter and “C” on one arm, blued steel L-shaped screwdriver/nipple wrench, can of Eley Bros. percussion caps in paper wrapper, case key and four extra nipples.
Condition:Excellent. Showing 98% bright blue and 99% vivid colors to case-hardening, minor marks on blued surface, minor patch oxidation on right side of barrel, the buttstrap with oxidation and small amount of blue remaining, rest of backstrap with 99% bright blue. Traces of silver plating on triggerguard strap, mellow patina to brass. Crisp markings and cylinder scene, relatively light roll partly due to factory polish for bright blue. Grips with 100% rich varnish, minor nicks at butt. Minor fading and wear to velvet case lining. Light marks on exterior with 99% varnish. Ex Collection: Russell Goldstein; Fred Sweeney.
Estimate: $100,000 - $150,000
http://www.gregmartinauctions.com/A...l00_cphMain_ucAuctionLots1_dgLotsChangePage=1
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=1290&aid=25037&lid=6949930
It sold for $85,000 in January 2010.
Very nice, but I would have passed - there are only four spare nipples..
tac
Can you post some pictures? I would really like to see what the antique finish looks like, the originals were made with the cylinders in the white.
baldman...thanks for the pics,great looking guns how about a range report after you take it out shooting. I would be interested in knowing how the Walker performed.
I am not familiar with Cimarron as a maker but I went to their site and found out that they also make a reproduction of the pre 1924 1911 with the original markings and finish...I am going to investigate this further.
I am not familiar with Cimarron as a maker but I went to their site and found out that they also make a reproduction of the pre 1924 1911 with the original markings and finish...I am going to investigate this further.
