EXTREMELY RARE COLT WALKER REVOLVER.

EXTREMELY RARE COLT WALKER REVOLVER. SN C Company No. 10.. Cal. 44.The Holy Grail of percussion Colt collecting is the Walker model since very few survive in any condition. This Walker has an 8-15/16″ oct to rnd bbl with usual bbl marking reading from cyl to muzzle. It has serial number on left side of lug & “US / 1847″ on right side just above wedge slot. The cyl, frame, trigger guard & butt strap are all marked with serial number. It has a 1-pc walnut grip. Of the 1,000 Walkers ever produced only a few survive and very few of those remain intact with all orig parts. PROVENANCE: Paul Sorrell Collection; Parade of Walkers, TGCA, 2003. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains being a cleaned metal color with light to moderate pitting over all surfaces. All markings are distinct & legible. Hammer screw & lever latch spring appear to be replacements and there appears to have been about a 1-1/4” extension added to bbl with a short extension added to tip of rammer handle. These extensions are only noted upon close examination. Grip is sound showing very heavy wear with a crack in right side & chipped toes. Hand spring appears a little weak, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong worn dark bore. 8-87493 JJ5 (60,000-90,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2042A	$57,500.00	EXTREMELY RARE COLT WALKER REVOLVER. SN C Company No. 10.. Cal. 44.The Holy Grail of percussion Colt collecting is the Walker model since very few survive in any condition. This Walker has an 8-15/16″ oct to rnd bbl with usual bbl marking reading from cyl to muzzle. It has serial number on left side of lug & “US / 1847″ on right side just above wedge slot. The cyl, frame, trigger guard & butt strap are all marked with serial number. It has a 1-pc walnut grip. Of the 1,000 Walkers ever produced only a few survive and very few of those remain intact with all orig parts. PROVENANCE: Paul Sorrell Collection; Parade of Walkers, TGCA, 2003. CONDITION: Good. No orig finish remains being a cleaned metal color with light to moderate pitting over all surfaces. All markings are distinct & legible. Hammer screw & lever latch spring appear to be replacements and there appears to have been about a 1-1/4” extension added to bbl with a short extension added to tip of rammer handle. These extensions are only noted upon close examination. Grip is sound showing very heavy wear with a crack in right side & chipped toes. Hand spring appears a little weak, otherwise mechanics are fine, strong worn dark bore. 8-87493 JJ5 (60,000-90,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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