The THR Walker Club - Page 16

BigG · March 28, 2008, 08:27 AM

I got a son of a Walker, an 1848 3rd Model Dragoon - does that count?

Elbert P . Suggins · March 28, 2008, 08:54 PM

Elbert P . Suggins · March 28, 2008, 08:55 PM

Old Wornout Soldier · March 29, 2008, 09:15 AM

Here's my boys, I couldn't help throwing in my Model P also. The 1851 and Peacemaker are Colt, the Walkers are Uberti.

Old Wornout Soldier · March 29, 2008, 09:22 AM

BigG, that is a beautiful dragoon, the finish looks like Colt.

Elbert P . Suggins · March 29, 2008, 02:19 PM

Can't seem to get the pictures thru of my Colt 1st Dragoon. I might not have a chance to try again for awhile because I am a spray pilot and I will be busy thru August. Thank you for letting me join your fine group but when it comes to computers and putting up pictures I don't know the rudder from the elevators. Elbert

Shawnee · March 29, 2008, 05:12 PM

I'm with OWS, Big G., that's a great-lookin' Dragoon !!

Anytime you get sick of it I've got the perfect place for it at my house !
I'll even pay the shipping costs !

razorback1010 · March 31, 2008, 12:20 AM

I received Friday my Pedersoli "Picket" mold for the Walker. I casted a few bullets Saturday and tried them along round balls yesterday. The quality of the mold is nice, but being "historical" in design, the handles are all metal and even with heavy gloves, it's getting pretty hot soon whereas the mold itself is not at the right temperature yet, resulting in poorly casted bullets :

I modified the handles, adding wooden tips, and the bullets I casted yesterday afternoon are nice.
for both bullet, I did as in a MLAIC match : 13 rounds, 1/2 h, 25 meters, one hand shooting.
This is my "round balls" target, H&N .457, 40 grains Suiss n°3, 15 grains semolina, grease over :

This is my "Picket balls" target, 45 grains suiss n°3, no semolina, grease over :

Considering both the very weight of the Walker after having already shot a match and the poorly casted bullets can explain why the results sucks so much with the Picket bullets. Next week, I'll shoot only my (well-casted this time) Picket and see what happens.
Here is a view of the Pickets in the cylinder :

razorback1010 · March 31, 2008, 01:42 AM

Well, it's not a Walker, but it's my way to spare the average taxpayer's money. The French SecDef will be happy to learn that we can cut in 10 the cost of ammunitions. We'll just need then to enlist 10 or 20 times more guys and we can deliver the same rate of fire as with automatic weapons

theotherwaldo · March 31, 2008, 02:47 AM

Planning to join y'all as soon as I can find a good 'un. I've handled a couple of originals and liked the feel, but all of the repros that I've run across feel wrong.
Any suggestions?

As it is, I'll keep on with the Ruger Old Army, '58 Rem, and '51 Colt.

razorback1010 · March 31, 2008, 04:55 AM

A picture of the modified mold and some nicer bullets :

mykeal · March 31, 2008, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Planning to join y'all as soon as I can find a good 'un. I've handled a couple of originals and liked the feel, but all of the repros that I've run across feel wrong.
Any suggestions?

Original what? Walkers? What does 'feel wrong' mean? I'd love to help but I have no idea what you're talking about.

BigG · March 31, 2008, 07:57 AM

Old Wornout Soldier and Shawnee:

Thank you! That is a Colt Signature Series 3rd Model Dragoon.

The finish is like a Python in the bluing or like a SAA in the overall casehardening and bluing.

If you get a hankering for a great looking revolver, the Colt Signature Series can't be beat.

theotherwaldo · March 31, 2008, 10:10 AM

Yeah, original Walkers. One was pretty much pristine-looking although it was a civilian model made from mixed parts, but the one that attracted me was in almost relic condition. Pitted, battered, slightly modified (a spring-catch added to the loading lever), it felt right.
Then again, I was raised on battered, original guns from attics, barns, and caves. My first cap-n-ball was a '58 Remington that came out of a creosote barrel in an old mine. That gun had character!

scrat · March 31, 2008, 10:43 AM

Those handles look really good for sure i need to do that

GENTLEMAN OF THE CHARCOAL · March 31, 2008, 08:01 PM

Shot my Pocket Rifle 18 times awhile ago. 3 cylinders. 48 grains Triple Seven [3fff] each chamber. .457 swaged round lead balls. Remington #11 percussion caps.-- 65--100--125 yards, 1 cylinder each.
I'vd done scrubbed out the barrel and the chambers good with the brush and cleaning solvent and cleaned the nipples. I'vd got the wood folded back and the metal soaking awhile in some 'Gun Scrubber' I sprayed on it. I'll dry it and patch it and lube it in a little while.
I enjoyed myself....

Old Fuff · March 31, 2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

I enjoyed myself....

Don't think that such behavior is allowed....

scrat · March 31, 2008, 10:49 PM

hahahahah agreed

scrat · March 31, 2008, 10:50 PM

Old Worn Out Soldier Very nice pics

Brett Dixon · April 2, 2008, 10:11 AM

I am trying to upload photos of my Walker for proof of being worthy of such company. Wish me luck all. I think I got it here is my Walker with several other of my favorite pieces. Rifles and muskets are used for hunting, not just wall hangers.
Brett.

GENTLEMAN OF THE CHARCOAL · April 2, 2008, 10:21 AM

BrettDixon, WELCOME ABOARD SIR!!
Nice looking pieces for real.
Pretty good bunch of ol' boys on here. Hope you enjoy yourself on here. WELCOME ABOARD!!....

scrat · April 2, 2008, 03:06 PM

Nice picks Brett Welcome Aboard

scrat · April 2, 2008, 03:07 PM

THR WALKER Club

Member list

1 Scrat (Scott)
2 Gentleman of the Charcoal
3 Dixie Texian
4 Yankee John
5 Mykeal
6 Speckdds@bellsouth.net
7 Mukluk
8 BigBadGun
9 Mec
10Fineredmist
11HILDO
12Shanghai McCoy
13Tallship
14 A.WALKER
15 StrawHat
16 Mustanger1
17 Phantom Captain
18 Pulp
19 Snaggletooth
20 RugerBob
21 J.T.Gerrity
22 BDFT
23 Peter M Eick
24 JCT
25 Old Wornout Soldier
26 Brett Dixon
27. Razorback 1010
28. Rebel Dave
29. sundance44s
30. Oddman
31. Xterminator
32. TexasRifleman
33. Gopguy
34. Elbert P Suggins
35. Brett Dixon

old hunter · April 2, 2008, 03:45 PM

scrat · April 2, 2008, 03:46 PM

Cool 2 NEWBEES IN ONE SHOT

March 28, 2008, 08:27 AM	#376
BigG Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Dixieland Posts: 6,847	I got a son of a Walker, an 1848 3rd Model Dragoon - does that count? __________________ Hatcher's Notebook Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd Edition African Rifles and Cartridges Sixguns, by Keith M14 Rifle Winchester 1866 -1873 -1876 Rifles The Maxim Gun Wilson - Automatic Pistols Percussion Pistols & Revolvers - MEC Bob Brister - Shotgunning The Black Rifle

March 28, 2008, 08:55 PM	#378
Elbert P . Suggins Member Join Date: August 31, 2007 Location: Reubens, Idaho Posts: 300	my 44. cal

March 29, 2008, 09:15 AM	#379
Old Wornout Soldier Member Join Date: February 6, 2006 Location: Bear River, Wyoming Posts: 19	Here's my boys, I couldn't help throwing in my Model P also. The 1851 and Peacemaker are Colt, the Walkers are Uberti. __________________ Inside every old man is a young man wondering what the heck happened. Endowment Life Member NRA

March 29, 2008, 09:22 AM	#380
Old Wornout Soldier Member Join Date: February 6, 2006 Location: Bear River, Wyoming Posts: 19	BigG, that is a beautiful dragoon, the finish looks like Colt. __________________ Inside every old man is a young man wondering what the heck happened. Endowment Life Member NRA

March 29, 2008, 02:19 PM	#381
Elbert P . Suggins Member Join Date: August 31, 2007 Location: Reubens, Idaho Posts: 300	Sorry about the failed posts Can't seem to get the pictures thru of my Colt 1st Dragoon. I might not have a chance to try again for awhile because I am a spray pilot and I will be busy thru August. Thank you for letting me join your fine group but when it comes to computers and putting up pictures I don't know the rudder from the elevators. Elbert

March 28, 2008, 08:54 PM	#377
Elbert P . Suggins Member Join Date: August 31, 2007 Location: Reubens, Idaho Posts: 300

March 29, 2008, 05:12 PM	#382
Shawnee member Join Date: October 17, 2006 Location: Along "That Dark and Bloody River" Posts: 3,306	I'm with OWS, Big G., that's a great-lookin' Dragoon !! Anytime you get sick of it I've got the perfect place for it at my house ! I'll even pay the shipping costs !

March 31, 2008, 12:20 AM	#383
razorback1010 Member Join Date: March 10, 2008 Location: France Posts: 116	I received Friday my Pedersoli "Picket" mold for the Walker. I casted a few bullets Saturday and tried them along round balls yesterday. The quality of the mold is nice, but being "historical" in design, the handles are all metal and even with heavy gloves, it's getting pretty hot soon whereas the mold itself is not at the right temperature yet, resulting in poorly casted bullets : I modified the handles, adding wooden tips, and the bullets I casted yesterday afternoon are nice. for both bullet, I did as in a MLAIC match : 13 rounds, 1/2 h, 25 meters, one hand shooting. This is my "round balls" target, H&N .457, 40 grains Suiss n°3, 15 grains semolina, grease over : This is my "Picket balls" target, 45 grains suiss n°3, no semolina, grease over : Considering both the very weight of the Walker after having already shot a match and the poorly casted bullets can explain why the results sucks so much with the Picket bullets. Next week, I'll shoot only my (well-casted this time) Picket and see what happens. Here is a view of the Pickets in the cylinder : __________________ If you run, you'll only die tired

March 31, 2008, 01:42 AM	#384
razorback1010 Member Join Date: March 10, 2008 Location: France Posts: 116	Well, it's not a Walker, but it's my way to spare the average taxpayer's money. The French SecDef will be happy to learn that we can cut in 10 the cost of ammunitions. We'll just need then to enlist 10 or 20 times more guys and we can deliver the same rate of fire as with automatic weapons __________________ If you run, you'll only die tired

March 31, 2008, 02:47 AM	#385
theotherwaldo Member Join Date: March 30, 2008 Location: In the Wild Horse Desert of Texas Posts: 1,725	Planning to join y'all as soon as I can find a good 'un. I've handled a couple of originals and liked the feel, but all of the repros that I've run across feel wrong. Any suggestions? As it is, I'll keep on with the Ruger Old Army, '58 Rem, and '51 Colt. __________________ "I did what I was told to as well as I could." - Simo Hayha

March 31, 2008, 04:55 AM	#386
razorback1010 Member Join Date: March 10, 2008 Location: France Posts: 116	A picture of the modified mold and some nicer bullets : __________________ If you run, you'll only die tired

March 31, 2008, 07:57 AM	#388
BigG Member Join Date: December 24, 2002 Location: Dixieland Posts: 6,847	Old Wornout Soldier and Shawnee: Thank you! That is a Colt Signature Series 3rd Model Dragoon. The finish is like a Python in the bluing or like a SAA in the overall casehardening and bluing. If you get a hankering for a great looking revolver, the Colt Signature Series can't be beat. __________________ Hatcher's Notebook Standard Catalog of Smith & Wesson, 3rd Edition African Rifles and Cartridges Sixguns, by Keith M14 Rifle Winchester 1866 -1873 -1876 Rifles The Maxim Gun Wilson - Automatic Pistols Percussion Pistols & Revolvers - MEC Bob Brister - Shotgunning The Black Rifle

March 31, 2008, 10:10 AM	#389
theotherwaldo Member Join Date: March 30, 2008 Location: In the Wild Horse Desert of Texas Posts: 1,725	Yeah, original Walkers. One was pretty much pristine-looking although it was a civilian model made from mixed parts, but the one that attracted me was in almost relic condition. Pitted, battered, slightly modified (a spring-catch added to the loading lever), it felt right. Then again, I was raised on battered, original guns from attics, barns, and caves. My first cap-n-ball was a '58 Remington that came out of a creosote barrel in an old mine. That gun had character! __________________ "I did what I was told to as well as I could." - Simo Hayha

March 31, 2008, 10:43 AM	#390
scrat Member Join Date: January 27, 2007 Location: Monrovia, CA Posts: 6,882	Those handles look really good for sure i need to do that __________________ *MOLON LABE*

March 31, 2008, 08:01 PM	#391
GENTLEMAN OF THE CHARCOAL Member. Join Date: January 9, 2008 Posts: 1,632	Shot my Pocket Rifle 18 times awhile ago. 3 cylinders. 48 grains Triple Seven [3fff] each chamber. .457 swaged round lead balls. Remington #11 percussion caps.-- 65--100--125 yards, 1 cylinder each. I'vd done scrubbed out the barrel and the chambers good with the brush and cleaning solvent and cleaned the nipples. I'vd got the wood folded back and the metal soaking awhile in some 'Gun Scrubber' I sprayed on it. I'll dry it and patch it and lube it in a little while. I enjoyed myself....

March 31, 2008, 10:49 PM	#393
scrat Member Join Date: January 27, 2007 Location: Monrovia, CA Posts: 6,882	hahahahah agreed __________________ *MOLON LABE*

March 31, 2008, 10:50 PM	#394
scrat Member Join Date: January 27, 2007 Location: Monrovia, CA Posts: 6,882	Old Worn Out Soldier Very nice pics __________________ *MOLON LABE*

April 2, 2008, 10:21 AM	#396
GENTLEMAN OF THE CHARCOAL Member. Join Date: January 9, 2008 Posts: 1,632	BrettDixon, WELCOME ABOARD SIR!! Nice looking pieces for real. Pretty good bunch of ol' boys on here. Hope you enjoy yourself on here. WELCOME ABOARD!!....

April 2, 2008, 03:06 PM	#397
scrat Member Join Date: January 27, 2007 Location: Monrovia, CA Posts: 6,882	Nice picks Brett Welcome Aboard __________________ *MOLON LABE*

April 2, 2008, 03:07 PM	#398
scrat Member Join Date: January 27, 2007 Location: Monrovia, CA Posts: 6,882	THR WALKER Club Member list 1 Scrat (Scott) 2 Gentleman of the Charcoal 3 Dixie Texian 4 Yankee John 5 Mykeal 6 Speckdds@bellsouth.net 7 Mukluk 8 BigBadGun 9 Mec 10Fineredmist 11HILDO 12Shanghai McCoy 13Tallship 14 A.WALKER 15 StrawHat 16 Mustanger1 17 Phantom Captain 18 Pulp 19 Snaggletooth 20 RugerBob 21 J.T.Gerrity 22 BDFT 23 Peter M Eick 24 JCT 25 Old Wornout Soldier 26 Brett Dixon 27. Razorback 1010 28. Rebel Dave 29. sundance44s 30. Oddman 31. Xterminator 32. TexasRifleman 33. Gopguy 34. Elbert P Suggins 35. Brett Dixon __________________ *MOLON LABE*

April 2, 2008, 03:45 PM	#399
old hunter Member Join Date: July 11, 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 18	sign me up too please

April 2, 2008, 03:46 PM	#400
scrat Member Join Date: January 27, 2007 Location: Monrovia, CA Posts: 6,882	Cool 2 NEWBEES IN ONE SHOT __________________ *MOLON LABE*