Colt's Manufacturing · Pistol · Out Of Production · 1847
| Weight (empty) | 2041 g (72.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 394 mm (15.51") |
| Barrel Length | 229 mm (9.02") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Firing Mechanism | Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 366 m/s (1201 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 651 J (480 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 91 m (100 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: .44 Caliber Round Ball (Walker load)
The Colt Walker Model 1847 is a single-action, six-shot .44 caliber percussion revolver — the largest, heaviest, and most powerful black-powder revolver ever issued to the United States military. Designed jointly by Samuel Colt and Captain Samuel Hamilton Walker of the Texas Rangers and United States Mounted Rifles, the Walker was conceived specifically for mounted combat against Mexican lancers and Comanche horsemen during the Mexican-American War. Weighing approximately 4.5 pounds (2,041 g) wi...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Samuel Colt, Samuel Hamilton Walker