Walker Colt

[Ben Towe]

Ok so I've decided that I must have a Walker. I've been eyeballing the Uberti replica. Any one have any thoughts?

 

[Delmar]

Yes, enjoy!

 

[3rdDragoon]

Yes I want one too. With a 9 - inch barrel. I have a 3rd Model Dragoon (Armi San Marco) but need a walker.

Just out of curiosity, what are they worth in the US??

Where I live (Australia) the asking price new is around $700.

 

[mykeal]

$325 - $375 US

 

[madcratebuilder]

Buy lots of powder, you'll need it. 300grs to load that puppy.

 

[Jbar4Ranch]

360 if you load all six holes.

Sixty grain loads are tough on the frame after awhile. After a few cylinders, you'll start seeing peening of the frame behind the wedge.

 

[mykeal]

I'd agree with that if it had a brass frame; I find it difficult to believe with a steel frame. The cylinder ratchet teeth might be affected but I doubt even that. I assume you have a gun that has such damage; can you post pictures of it?

 

[Jbar4Ranch]

I shoot mine occasionally in Cowboy Action matches, and both of them developed such peening in fairly short order with 60 grain loads. I now use just enough to still get a full stroke of the ram when seating the ball, for which a 30gr Traditions spout works perfectly.

 

[mykeal]

I just reread your post and must apologize. I thought you had claimed damage to the recoil shield and the back of the cylinder, which I found difficult to believe. I misunderstood.

Damage in the wedge area is possible, and while unusual, perhaps even rare, I have seen such damage on a Walker.

 

[Jbar4Ranch]

This was about impossible to get a picture at all with a damn cell phone, but here are the best four out of a dozen or so.

 

[mykeal]

Yes, that matches what I saw. Thanks.

 

[silentknight]

New to B/P

Hey there,Ive been a shooter and reloader all my life and now that Ive retired I want to get into black powder.Im not sure where to start or exactly what type of weapon to get first.Any help would be appreciated.Im no kid...I WILL LISTEN and TAKE ADVICE...lol...thanks...Mike

 

[arcticap]

Im not sure where to start or exactly what type of weapon to get first.Any help would be appreciated.

Here's some previous responses:

http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=318387&highlight=newbie+advice

 

[madcratebuilder]

360 if you load all six holes.

Sixty grain loads are tough on the frame after awhile. After a few cylinders, you'll start seeing peening of the frame behind the wedge.

That's why I load 50grs

 

[lorenzo11]

Colt Walker 1847

I have a third generation Walker .44 that I bought from "Colt Blackpowder Arms Co." in '99. It has been in my safe since that time. It has never been fired and has been handled very little. I also bought the "Presentation Case" with all the accroutrements (flask, bullet mould, nipple tool, cap tin) and it is in beautiful condition. I am asking $850.00 for all pieces. If you are interested you can call me at: (360) 574-8794 Larry

Ps. I also have an "Colt" 1861 springfield 3 band rifle that I bought at the same time. I am asking $975.00 for it and it includes the sling and bayonet. It is also in excellent condition and has also never been fired.

 

[Mick244]

$450.00 range

cabelas has em for around $450.00 with a nice holster for $24.00