The Uberti 1847 Walker Revolver, a stunning replica of the classic black powder handgun that played a decisive role during battles between Texas Rangers and Comanche Indians in the mid-1800s.
The Uberti 1847 Walker Revolver is named after Samuel Walker, who collaborated with Samuel Colt in the design of the gun. The goal was to make a large-caliber six-shot revolver powerful enough to take down an enemy soldier or horse with a single hit. The result was a 4.5-pound gun that carried nearly twice the powder charge of other revolvers of the time. The weight made using a belt holster impractical, so the new Walker was primarily carried in a saddle holster.
The Uberti 1847 Walker Revolver is a faithful reproduction of the original design, with a 9-inch barrel and a weight of 4.25 pounds. It features a brass trigger guard and backstrap, and is finished in a beautiful blued steel. The revolver's walnut grip is finely crafted and provides a comfortable hold for the shooter.
Though intended for use at 50 yards or less, there are stories about Walkers hitting targets as far away as 100 yards. It fired .454" round balls weighing approximately 140 grains at muzzle velocities in excess of 1,100 fps, and from the time it was introduced in 1847 until the .357 Magnum hit the market in the 1930s Colt’s .44-caliber Walker was the most powerful revolver in the world – a title it held for more than 80 years!
The Uberti 1847 Walker Revolver is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts alike, and is sure to be a great addition to any collection. The power, size, and weight of the Walker did bring some challenges. The gun was cumbersome to wield and required considerable time to reload. However, Uberti's modern reproductions of this firearm do not exhibit these problems when used in accordance with the instruction manual.
At KYGUNCO, we are proud to offer the Uberti 1847 Walker Revolver to our customers. You can find out more about this incredible black powder gun at either our Louisville or Bardstown location.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Item Number 340200
- Model 1847 Walker
- Model Description Walker
- MSRP $499
- Caliber 0.44
- Barrel Length 9"
- Frame Finish Case-Hardened
- Cylinder 6-shot, engraved
- Grip Style Standard
- Grip Material Walnut
- Barrel Round
- Barrel Finish Blue
- Trigger Guard Finish Brass
- Backstrap Finish Steel
- Number of Grooves 7
- Twist Rate 1:18, LH
- Overall Length 15.7"
- Avg. Weight 4.5 lbs
