Until the advent of the .357 Mag., the .44-cal. 1847 Colt Walker was the United States’ most powerful revolver. Still, the handgun had drawbacks, most notably its massive size.

A replica of the 1847 Walker Colt revolver rests in front of a photo of designer Captain Samuel Hamilton Walker. Richard Cheney is shown during his days as a cowboy action shooter. (Photo provided) ...

Object Details maker Whitney Arms Company Description Physical Description Colt Walker pistol, known as the United States Model 1847. Specific History The Colt Walker was officially designated a ...

It’s the 1847 Colt Walker revolver, America’s first six-shooter. The gun has Texas roots, designed by Texas Rangers Capt. Samuel Hamilton Walker and firearms magnate Samuel Colt.

That’s how owner Taylor Linkous knew he had something special when selling an 1847 Colt Walker revolver in a recent auction. The gun sold to someone in Texas for over $250,000.

I just signed a Resolution naming the 1847 Colt Walker pistol the official handgun of Texas. It was invented by a Texas Ranger & was America's first six-shooter. It was the gun of choice for US ...

 The 1847 Colt Walker, a replica of which is shown above, could become the official handgun of Texas. The pistol was used in the Mexican-American War.

In 1847, Walker secured a U.S. War Department contract for 1,000 of Samuel Colt’s new revolvers.