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Last weekend went to the Indy 1500 gun show, I try to get up there at least once a year. Last time there I met a seasoned black powder gun dealer out of Hodgenville, Kentucky. I dreamed about that Colt display he had at his booth for months before finally getting back, hoping all along he would still have that (a) new Walker. I took along a Armi import Walker and a Ruger Old Army (less factory wood) in hopes of making a deal.
Mr. Chada had a Walker in stock and I listened carefully as he told me the story, which went like this. New in the box mad, 2nd generation. As he explained there had been three releases of this model by Colt over the years; the original 1st generation of course, then many years later another release with serial numbers picking up where 1st Generation left off, then a third generation released years after that. I didn’t ask about serial numbers, how many made each generation and other details - or just didn’t hear him. Just new I wanted the oldest shooter I could find and the only other offerings would have been a Dragoon. FYI, the asking price was $850.00
We kicked and pulled a bit, had a good time visiting- and he took my trades and a couple hundred cash. I left with the gun and the appropriate Texas style (designed) flask made to go with that gun. Couldn’t wait to get home, put on my glasses (the VA says I don’t need), tear it down and go over it with a silicone rag.
So I’m posting some pics to show off my new toy and invite input, opinions as to authenticity, condition etc.
P.S. I have several more pics - the actual gun instead of the box but do not see how to post more than 3 jpgs to the posting, please advise...
Mr. Chada had a Walker in stock and I listened carefully as he told me the story, which went like this. New in the box mad, 2nd generation. As he explained there had been three releases of this model by Colt over the years; the original 1st generation of course, then many years later another release with serial numbers picking up where 1st Generation left off, then a third generation released years after that. I didn’t ask about serial numbers, how many made each generation and other details - or just didn’t hear him. Just new I wanted the oldest shooter I could find and the only other offerings would have been a Dragoon. FYI, the asking price was $850.00
We kicked and pulled a bit, had a good time visiting- and he took my trades and a couple hundred cash. I left with the gun and the appropriate Texas style (designed) flask made to go with that gun. Couldn’t wait to get home, put on my glasses (the VA says I don’t need), tear it down and go over it with a silicone rag.
So I’m posting some pics to show off my new toy and invite input, opinions as to authenticity, condition etc.
P.S. I have several more pics - the actual gun instead of the box but do not see how to post more than 3 jpgs to the posting, please advise...
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