Colt Model 1847 Walker Heritage Commemorative, 2nd Generation Blackpowder Series, .44 Percussion, 9-inch, Factory Gold Inlay & Scroll Engraving
This Colt Model 1847 Walker is an Authentic Colt Blackpowder Series 2nd Generation Heritage Commemorative, produced circa 1980–1982. It features factory gold inlay, decorative scrollwork, and the classic Ormsby-style roll-engraved cylinder scene. Marked with the historic barrel address and built with an open-top frame and brass furniture, it captures the defining details of the original Walker while showcasing commemorative embellishments.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Fair - Corrosion present, including areas of heavy rust.
Specific Condition Notes: There is rust in the cylinders, barrel wedge, and frame. The barrel has a visible scratch. There is a stain on the receiver. There is heavy rust in the barrel.
What’s Included
- Colt 'the authentic Colt Blackpowder series' factory box
- Colt factory paperwork (as pictured)
The Heritage Commemorative treatment sets this revolver apart with gold-inlaid portraits of Samuel Walker and Samuel Colt. The right barrel lug bears a gold-inlaid "U.S. 1847," and the left lug carries a gold banner reading "The Colt Heritage Commemorative." The factory engraving complements the Ormsby-style roll-engraved cylinder scene associated with the original Walker.
This is an authentic Colt-marked 2nd Generation blackpowder reproduction, built in the tradition of the 1847 pattern. It uses the open-top frame with loading lever and plunger, a brass square-back trigger guard, and a brass grip frame. The frame/receiver shows a color case-hardened finish, while the barrel and cylinder are blued.
Chambered in .44 percussion with a six-shot cylinder and a 9-inch barrel, it follows the Walker format closely. Sights are simple and correct for the pattern: a brass blade front and a hammer notch rear. The one-piece walnut grip completes the period configuration.
Markings include the classic barrel address "ADDRESS. SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY." The commemorative uses the "C COMPANY" serial style on multiple parts, repeated on the frame, cylinder, trigger guard, and butt, tying the presentation together across components.