Until the advent of the .357 Mag., the .44-cal. 1847 Colt Walker was the United States’ most powerful revolver. Still, the handgun had drawbacks, most notably its massive size. In those early ...

The Walker Colt’s lever was held by a spring and usually drops under recoil with even less than full-power loads. The 1st Model Dragoon added a simple spring catch under the barrel at the front.

The Walker pistols were manufactured during a short production run in 1847. The pistol was named after Captain Samuel Hamilton Walker, a renowned national hero who had fought in the Texas-Mexico wars.

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. In total, over 19,000 six-shot .44 ...

Over the past weekend, Colt Defense announced that it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; a move that signaled how dire the legendary gun company’s situation really was.

Founded in 1855 by famed gunmaker Samuel Colt, Colt practically invented the modern revolver, including such famous designs as the Walker, Dragoon, Paterson and Single Action Army.

Celebrate Samuel Colt's birth anniversary, recognising his significant contributions to firearm technology and the shaping of American history.