Video - Shooting the Colt Walker Revolver

The loading lever drop down issue is easily solved with a short, thin
leather strap wrapped around the barrel when shooting. This is what
I use with my Colt Walker. When not in use the leather strap is
tied in a loose fashion thru the trigger guard. Actually, the strap
looks pretty cool on the Walker.

.02 David :)
 
Thanks again, Mike! While I've handled a Walker once or twice, I never noticed some of the details that you point out in the video (curved grip to frame matchup, bolt locking detents on the cylinder, etc.). As I've said before, I truly love seeing the progression of designs as Mr. Colt "figured it out," one step at a time.

Good Vid!
 
Great video. Going back to loading lever -I was told that it dropped into chamber after firing and cost lives since it couldn't be cocked when plunger was in chamber of cylinder. Is that true? I have a 3rd colt walker that I never fired. I have never fired one. But almost did.
WBH
 
Hardy,

Yup. The rammer drops into the chamber when the lever falls down. You need to get the lever back up before you can cock it again.
 
Any idea why Colt changed the design when the lever catch worked so well in previous models? Thanks.
 
Well, anyone want my unfired 3rd colt Walker w/ powder flask? (150th anniversary model) No box though. It came in a generic box that can go w/it too. I bought it thinking
that the box was a colt and also bought a 60 Army in the deal. I paid too much. I sold the Army for $400.00. And was glad to get it. The walker is pretty. Only cocked several times in the store to make sure it and springs are good. They are. Email bhardy360@aol.com for pics :)

WBH
 
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