A. Uberti 1847 Walker Sam Houston Texas Sesquicentennial Commemorative .44 Black Powder, 9-inch, Factory-Engraved (United States Historical Society Authorized)
This A. Uberti 1847 Walker is a factory-engraved, limited-edition Sam Houston Texas Sesquicentennial commemorative authorized by the United States Historical Society. It features a high-polish blue finish with gold-tone embellishment, extensive Texas-themed artwork, and a presentation display set. The revolver follows the open-top, cap-and-ball Walker pattern with a 9-inch barrel and six-shot cylinder, combining historical styling with a distinctive commemorative treatment.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is not fully operational. The action is nearly bound and struggles to cycle. Gunsmithing or restorative work will be required to restore function. Cylinder-face scratches indicate it can be forced to turn, suggesting tight tolerances are causing drag within the action. Finish and decorative elements show minimal handling wear.
What’s Included
- Presentation book-style display case/board with '1793 SAM HOUSTON 1863' gold decoration
- Brass powder flask with embossed cannon-and-flags motif
- Single-cavity bullet mold with brass handles and steel blocks
- Curved forged percussion nipple wrench
- Round metal cap tin with Texas outline/star motif
Authorized by the United States Historical Society, this Sam Houston Texas Sesquicentennial edition presents a commemorative take on the 1847 Walker pattern. The barrel is marked 'SAM HOUSTON' with '1793' and '1863' panels, and the cylinder carries themed scenes and legends including 'REMEMBER THE ALAMO' and 'SAN JACINTO.' Gold-tone scrollwork, pictorial panels, and gold bands complete the presentation.
Built as an open-top, single-action percussion cap-and-ball revolver, it follows the classic Walker configuration with an integrated loading lever, 9-inch barrel, and six-shot cylinder. Chambered in .44 BPM (Black Powder), it uses fixed sights with a gold/brass-colored front blade and a hammer-notch rear.
The finish is high-polish blue with gold-tone embellishment. A gold-tone trigger guard and backstrap complement the one-piece walnut grip set with a Sam Houston medallion. Texas-themed motifs carry through the design, including a Texas-outline with star on the frame and a black-and-gold commemorative cylinder with gold bands.
This limited-edition, factory-engraved reproduction from A. Uberti of Italy includes a presentation book-style display case decorated '1793 SAM HOUSTON 1863' and a coordinated accessory set: embossed brass powder flask, single-cavity bullet mold, nipple wrench, and cap tin. An oval cartouche appears above the serial area, consistent with the commemorative production.