Colt Blackpowder Series Colt Walker Heritage Commemorative .44 Percussion Revolver, 9 inch Barrel (1980)
This Colt Walker Heritage Commemorative is a factory-engraved, limited-edition Colt Blackpowder Series revolver from 1980. It features gold-inlaid portraits of Samuel Walker and Samuel Colt, a gold "U.S. 1847" inlay, and an Ormsby-style roll-engraved cylinder scene. Built in the classic open-top percussion pattern with a 9 inch octagon-to-round barrel, it presents in very good condition with strong bluing, vivid case colors, and commemorative "C COMPANY" numbering across major components.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The original factory bluing remains strong on the barrel and cylinder with only a faint, consistent cylinder turn line. The frame retains attractive color case hardening with visible swirling patterns. Surfaces present clean and well cared for throughout.
What’s Included
- Colt Blackpowder Series factory box with end label for Colt Walker (.44, 9-inch)
- Original manual
- Factory safety/warning hang tag
This Heritage Commemorative is a Colt Blackpowder Series reproduction of the 1847 Walker, produced in 1980. It follows the original open-top Colt percussion design with a wedge-retained barrel and the Walker-type loading lever with plunger. The barrel top flat carries the correct "ADDRESS. SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY" marking for period authenticity.
Factory embellishments distinguish this edition. Gold-inlaid side lugs frame gold ovals depicting Samuel Walker and Samuel Colt, complemented by a gold "U.S. 1847" inlay and a gold-inlaid "The Colt Heritage Commemorative" plaque. The cylinder bears the Ormsby-style roll-engraved scene with "MODEL U.S.M.R." and "COLT'S PATENT" legends.
Materials and finishes are consistent with premium Blackpowder Series production: a blued steel barrel and cylinder, a color case-hardened steel frame, and a brass square-back trigger guard. The revolver wears a one-piece walnut grip with an oil finish. Sighting is traditional, with a German-silver blade front and a hammer-notch rear.
Commemorative "C COMPANY" numbering is applied to the buttcap/backstrap, frame flats, and cylinder, providing uniform presentation across the revolver. Chambered in .44 with a 6-shot cylinder and single-action operation, this piece combines display-worthy detailing with Colt’s faithful recreation of the Walker’s form and markings.