Walker 47 replica

[GaryED50]

I still remember getting my Walker replica. I was so eager to fire it but when I got it home the Hand that rotated the cylinder broke after thumbing the hammer twice. Taking it apart I found that the spring broke off the hand. Given that it would take 90 days to get another revolver but a week to get the part I opted for the latter and learned how to fit the new hand.

Funny part was the looks I got at the range when They saw the now working revolver in my hand. I must have heard "What is that" 4 or 5 times

Good memories

Gary

 

[Alden]

Funny that...

There are more numbered variants of Glocks than all other handguns in history combined and kids recognize each piece of that barreled Tupperware but have no clue about classics.

And don't ask them who fought the US Civil War -- 50/50 chance some foreign nation will be dragged into the conflict!

 

[don hepler]

Assembly and disassembly is easier today, than ever before. The internet is full of videos on all types of firearms, and even the 1873 Colt is very similar to the early BP Colts. I feel comfortable, taking apart my Locks, or any other firearm, because once you've done a few, it gets easier. Buy hollow ground, gun smithing screw drivers, and make sure they fit the slot perfectly before removing them. The Walker, is a fun revolver,... enjoy.

 

[Wes/Tex]

And don't ask them who fought the US Civil War -- 50/50 chance some foreign nation will be dragged into the conflict!

Trying to remember the show but one goof was asked, "When was the War of 1812?" and couldn't come up with an answer! How sad is that?

 

[cynthialee]

Them Walkers are big attention getters at the range, that is for sure.

 

[Wes/Tex]

Them Walkers are big attention getters at the range, that is for sure.

And they make dandy horse-anchors if you do the mounted shooting sport. :wink: My favorite trick is to make sure the goof at the range next to you doesn't really pay attention to what you're loading. When he starts letting go with some black, plastic wonder 9, I let a couple go from the wheelless artillery! Get some pretty good head jerks from range jerks! :haha:

 

[M. De Land]

Or who's buried in Grant's tomb! I kid you not, some really don't have an answer! Hopefully they think it a trick question when they appear not know. :rotf: MD

 

[GaryED50]

I've been told and read many times that in handguns nothing matched the Walker till the 357 magnum came out in 1931.

Gary

 

[Wes/Tex]

The Walker uber alles debate is an old one. A lot depends on how you want to interpret ballistics tables. In pure horse power, if you will, the Walker's 50 to 60+/- loads did generate top velocity but when you figure in adaptability and use at longer range, the old .45 Colt black powder loads were much more useful and accurate. basically, in simple velocity and smack down the Walker was King until the .357 came along.

 

[tomovich]

I remember the first time I shot mine, loaded it so the ball was about flush with the end of the cylinder. When it fired I said; "what is that!!!"

About the same load as a .45-70!!!!!! :shocked2:

 

[Fred Vanderhoek]

Them Walkers are big attention getters at the range, that is for sure.

And they make dandy horse-anchors if you do the mounted shooting sport. :wink: My favorite trick is to make sure the goof at the range next to you doesn't really pay attention to what you're loading. When he starts letting go with some black, plastic wonder 9, I let a couple go from the wheelless artillery! Get some pretty good head jerks from range jerks! :haha:

This is too cool! My brother and I just ordered a couple of Walker replicas. That is why I just joined The TM Forum! I have been soaking up all the good info I can find. Thanks to you guys I feel I can confidently have a good time with the care and feeding along with shooting my big Walker!
Cheers!
~Fred

 

[Wes/Tex]

Until you hoist a pair, "big" is just a word. They were true "horse pistols" and carried in saddle holsters. But they are real thrill! :thumbsup:

 

Them Walkers are big attention getters at the range, that is for sure.

And they make dandy horse-anchors if you do the mounted shooting sport. :wink: My favorite trick is to make sure the goof at the range next to you doesn't really pay attention to what you're loading. When he starts letting go with some black, plastic wonder 9, I let a couple go from the wheelless artillery! Get some pretty good head jerks from range jerks! :haha:

This is too cool! My brother and I just ordered a couple of Walker replicas. That is why I just joined The TM Forum! I have been soaking up all the good info I can find. Thanks to you guys I feel I can confidently have a good time with the care and feeding along with shooting my big Walker!
Cheers!
~Fred

The original and the new replicas have a minor problem though.
The loading lever has a tendency to drop after firing.
Lot of different type fixes.
I used a small thin piece of suede.
One hole just big enough for the barrel and one right underneath (thin strip leather between) for the lever.
Holds it up nicely and looks like what the old timers might of done.
Also. A little judicious smoothing of the wedge with a jewelers file, makes it much smoother to insert and remove.