THE COLT WALKER .44 - American Handgunner It seems that i cant be without one for long. Including holsters, gun belts, grips, stocks, and display cases and stands. The original 3rd Dragoons were made with removable stocks and current replicas are made with slots and can have stocks so long as they are front stuffers only. Caps fired on empty chambers stayed in place and suffered minor damage. the thousands upon thousands that have been killed by those "ancient" weapons. Includes all the internal parts which are already fit for function from the factory. Samuel Walker of the Texas Rangers, Samuel Colt\s 1847 Walker Revolver became one of the most feared weapons of the West. Why do some people like to collect and drive Ford Model Ts? Building a Super Walker Revolver from a Kit: Part 1 - YouTube Bought my Walker Colt, I was going to Kirst Convert It to 45 Colt . Yes, the Walker had its problems. My first replica walker was a Hawes. Also, some researchers believe that the cylinders exploded because the troops loaded the conical Picket bullets upside down, in effect they created a shaped charge that blew out the cylinder walls. New ones shipped are near $600.00. 3D printed plastic model of the Colt M1911. With smaller charges, like 25grains, the Walker hardly kicks at all. But when it came time to lay my hard-earned cash on the barrelhead, I opted for the Walker instead. Colt 45 Peacemaker M1873 Black Finish Revolver Non Firing Replica. You can purchase yours directly from the Cimarron Fire Arms Company. Proceeds from this gun go to help the Former TexasRangers Foundation build a new museum in Fredericksburg, Texas. Pyrodex because Black Powder is both difficult to obtain in my state and there is a 2 pound possession limit for it in most jurisdictions . I have owned and fired regularly a Pieta Colt army for a year now. Depends on availability which is scarce and how badly or quickly you want one. It's a six shooter. There is nothing like the enjoyment of black power shooting. I dont think anyone can quite appreciate how big and heavy this gun is by simply seeing videos or pictures. That Walker Colt blew up in his hand, which was a failing common to that model.