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In celebration of the considerable accomplishments
of the Texas Rangers, both past and present, America Remembers
is proud to present this massive handgun whose design was directly
influenced by
Samuel Walker, a Texas Ranger.
The Texas Rangers have earned a legendary reputation
for valor, integrity, and dedication.
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brought law and order to an untamed frontier, riding herd on rustlers,
renegades and hostile Indians, and kept the peace along the turbulent
border and in the boomtowns. Since their founding in 1823, the Texas
Rangers have earned a legendary reputation for valor, integrity, and
dedication. Today, the tradition continues - the Texas Rangers are the
epitome of an elite modern law enforcement agency, using state-of-the-art
tools and technology to protect and serve the people of Texas.
In celebration of the considerable
accomplishments of the members of this fabled organization, both past and
present, America Remembers is proud to announce the Texas Ranger Walker
Colt Revolver. This massive handgun is especially appropriate because its
design was directly influenced by Samuel Walker, a Texas Ranger who had
used Colt's earlier Paterson pistols against the Comanches. His practical
recommendations to Colt in 1846 resulted in the world's first truly
effective military revolver. Walker himself observed that the Walker
revolver was "as effective as a common rifle at 100 yards and superior to
a musket even at 200." The Walker revolvers were introduced during
the Mexican War, and were a major breakthrough for repeating firearms. |
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Our Tribute revolver, crafted of modern, high-strength steel by Colt
Blackpowder Arms Company, is an accurate--and shootable--reproduction of
the rare 19th century original, authorized by the Texas Ranger
Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas. Each revolver is decorated
with artwork in 24-karat gold by craftsmen commissioned specifically by America
Remembers for this historic project. The generous proportions of this
revolver lend themselves well to a portrayal of Texas Ranger history and
legendary Rangers.
The unfluted cylinder features W.L.
Ormsby's original engraving, highlighted in gold, depicting a battle in
which a small band of Rangers, armed with Colt Patersons, easily defeated
a far larger group of Comanche raiders.
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Etched in 24-karat gold on the left side of the barrel are the legendary
Rangers Samuel Walker and John Coffee Hays, flanking a detailed group
photograph dating from the late 1800's. |
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On the right side are shown William A. "Big Foot" Wallace and W.J. "Bill"
McDonald, who is credited with the Ranger motto, "No man in the wrong can
stand up against a fellow that's in the right and keeps on a-comin." |
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Both sides of the barrel feature the
name "Texas Rangers" surrounded by elegant scrollwork. In the true spirit
of the lavish presentation pieces for which Samuel Colt was renowned, our
tribute is resplendent with hand-polished 24-karat gold decoration
throughout the trigger guard, trigger, backstrap, barrel wedge, and even
the action screws.
The frame, hammer, and loading lever
are all authentically color case hardened, and the grips are polished
walnut. |
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The
backstrap features the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum logo plus a
classic 19th century scroll engraving pattern. |
Click here to see the Texas
Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum.
"Texas Ranger Hall of Fame is a trademark of The Texas Ranger Hall of
Fame." |
Handsome Display Case |
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A display case accompanies each Tribute,
elegantly lined to fit
the revolver, and features a brass plaque identifying this Tribute as
officially authorized by the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum. |
Description
Model:
1847
Walker Revolver (Colt Blackpowder)
Caliber: .44
Barrel Length: 9"
Grips: Walnut
Edition Limit: 300
Decoration: Each Tribute revolver is decorated by craftsmen
specifically commissioned by America Remembers.
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Shipping Procedures
Since the Texas Ranger Walker Colt Revolver is a working
blackpowder revolver, we will arrange delivery through UPS to ship
directly to your home (with age verification).
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