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Colt Model 1847 Walker percussion revolver, .44 cal., 9” barrel, replaced aged down modern wood grip

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Colt Model 1847 Walker percussion revolver, .44 cal., 9” barrel, replaced aged down modern wood grip
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Colt Model 1847 Walker percussion revolver, .44 cal., 9” barrel, replaced aged down modern wood grips, “E. Company 35”. This authentic Colt Walker is in overall good condition, for a Walker, as expertly and carefully restored; the gun originally was noted in Quick’s list as having been in the Harry Turgason collection in 1953. It subsequently passed through several other collections and through Little John’s after which it became the property of Richard Wolfe whose estate consigned it. The gun originally came to Little John’s in 1999 at which time it showed exposure to heat and fire, the markings on the barrel were barely visible, the barrel address approx. 75% visible, “U.S.” and” 1847” on the right side of the frame were partially visible; scaling on metal surfaces, “E Com-y No 35” marking visible on cylinder, frame (but light), triggerguard showed some scaling and “E. Company 3” with a punch dot; wedge is matching, ramrod is original, bore slightly rough, left edge of muzzle shows some holster wear, all six original nipples, #35 on left instrap of frame and #35 between the frame/barrel assembly pins. The gun was then carefully restored to its present condition which shows an even dark patina over scattered erosion and pitting over most of the gun’s surfaces, taffy color to trigger guard strap, no Company marking on the iron butt strap, good action, bore still showing rough areas, original holster wear on left front of the muzzle still present, markings as previously noted and aged hard wood replaced grips. Accompanying are a number of copies of letters concerning this Walker but perhaps the best summary of its history is provided by a previous owner, Ernest P. Sable, who in 2001, wrote the following information (summarized): Mr. Sable heard of the gun being in the area of San Diego County, California in 1950. He further notes that he found the owner who lived in Escondido and was born and raised in the San Pasqual Valley. Mrs. Dyer (the owner) related that her husband found the gun in 1902 while hunting in the San Paqual Valley (San Diego County)and that the gun was lying on a ledge in the ruins of an adobe shack. Mr. Dyer further indicated that her husband died in 1916. Mr. Sable states in the letter that he bought the gun on April 2nd, 1950 and sold it to Weldon B. Bomar of Dallas, Texas. Bomar reportedly sold the gun to well-known collector Harry Brooks of Dallas; Texas, it then passed to a Mr. Bryant of Tulsa, Oklahoma and was later sold by famous early gun dealer and authority Theodore Dexter to Harry Turgasen of Orange, California. As the saying goes, “Walkers are where you find them”; this one having a fascinating history and a quality restoration that is warranted for such an historic firearm. Est.: $35,000-$70,000.