Colt 2nd Gen F-Series 1847 Walker .44 Cal Cap & Ball 9″ Revolver 1980-82
SOLD FOR: $1,026.00
LSB#:LSB251213GW002
Make: Colt
Model: 1847 Walker, 2nd Gen “F” Series
Serial Number: 3471
Year of Manufacture: 1980-1982, ATF Classified as Antique
Caliber: .44 Caliber Ball
Action Type: Single Action Percussion Black Powder Revolver
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY”. The cylinder is engraved with a Texas Ranger and Indian battle scene and “MODEL U.S.M.R. / 3471 / COLT’S PATENT”. The serial number “3471” is marked on the bottom of the butt, trigger guard, frame and barrel assembly. The right of the barrel is marked “US / 1847”.
Barrel Length: 9”, Half-Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass blade with a sloping front surface fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a notch in the hammer, visible when cocked.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is one-piece smooth walnut. The grip has minimal handling wear. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blue, Case Color & Brass
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is no notable operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly however the hammer spring is stiff. This would likely improve after disassembly and lubrication. The cylinder lockup produces almost no play on each of the six chambers. The barrel has no play to the frame. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Original Colt cardboard box and papers.
Our Assessment: This is a 2nd Generation “F”-Series Colt 1847 Walker. The 1847 Colt Walker was the largest and most powerful black powder repeating handgun ever made. It was created in the mid-1840s in a collaboration between Texas Ranger Captain Samuel Hamilton Walker (1817–47) and American firearms inventor Samuel Colt (1814–62), building upon the earlier Colt Paterson design. Walker wanted a handgun that was extremely powerful at close range.
This example is a 2nd Generation “F-Series” reproduction manufactured by Colt between 1980 and 1982. These revolvers were produced to faithfully recreate the appearance and handling of the original Walker revolvers while benefiting from modern manufacturing methods and materials. The revolver features the classic Texas Ranger and Indian battle scene engraved on the cylinder along with traditional markings and the distinctive 9-inch barrel that helped define the Walker’s formidable reputation.
This revolver remains in Excellent overall condition and retains about 99% of its original blue, case-colored, and brass finishes with minimal signs of handling. The smooth walnut grip is in excellent shape, and the bright bore with sharp rifling indicates very limited use. Mechanically the revolver functions correctly with the exception of a tight hammer spring that needs lubrication. It is accompanied by its original Colt cardboard box and paperwork. As a faithful reproduction of one of Colt’s most historic percussion revolvers, this Walker offers collectors and shooters the opportunity to own and enjoy a legendary black powder design without the cost or risk associated with firing an original 19th-century example. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids!