New colt walker 3rd gen

[Blackpowderwarrior]

Well guys I acquired my first Walker, having never really ever even wanted one mainly due to their size.

But Mann. Oh man is she Purdy!

Unfired. Locks up beautifully,color case and finish are beautiful.

I gotta admit my last 3 3rd gen colts have been phenomenal and as bad as I hate to say it far superceded my 2nd gens.

Anyway........

Anyone here got a walker and want to share any tips with me about this behomoth?

 

[Captain*kirk]

Well guys I acquired my first Walker, having never really ever even wanted one mainly due to their size.

But Mann. Oh man is she Purdy!

Unfired. Locks up beautifully,color case and finish are beautiful.

I gotta admit my last 3 3rd gen colts have been phenomenal and as bad as I hate to say it far superceded my 2nd gens.

Anyway........

Anyone here got a walker and want to share any tips with me about this behomoth?

Sure!
First, any load over 45gr is gonna drop your loading lever. Get used to it!
Second, 60gr is about all you're gonna squeeze into it, less with a conical.
Third, that 60gr is a lot of wasted powder...it creates a lot of muzzle flash ans smoke but most of it is still burning as it exits the muzzle.
Fourth, before attempting to take it apart, get ahold of a spring vise. The mainspring is a V-type, unlike your standard Colt flat spring.
Fifth, and lastly, unless you have mitts the size of a black bear, don't deceive yourself into thinking you're gonna shoot this thing Josey Wales style, with one hand.
Enjoy it...you'll have people crowding around you at the range!

 

[dickydalton]

Send it to the Goon or Jackrabbit before you shoot it. Best advise ever. Also, the Walker I bought from Jackrabbit never drops the loading lever.

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

Sure!
First, any load over 45gr is gonna drop your loading lever. Get used to it!
Second, 60gr is about all you're gonna squeeze into it, less with a conical.
Third, that 60gr is a lot of wasted powder...it creates a lot of muzzle flash ans smoke but most of it is still burning as it exits the muzzle.
Fourth, before attempting to take it apart, get ahold of a spring vise. The mainspring is a V-type, unlike your standard Colt flat spring.
Fifth, and lastly, unless you have mitts the size of a black bear, don't deceive yourself into thinking you're gonna shoot this thing Josey Wales style, with one hand.
Enjoy it...you'll have people crowding around you at the range

Lmao I actually am a pretty good size boy!
5 years of weight training turned... I went from Bruce banner to somewhat hulkish!! I did have my old lady try and hold it one handed and it was a sight to see!

 

[LaneP]

Looks great BPW.

My Uberti will hit just over 1280 fps with a charge of 55gr Swiss 3F and a RB. Truly the magnum of their day.

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

Uberti does make a nice looking Walker, have you corrected the arbor? It's kinda important on the big horse pistols. Hey dickydalton, glad you're enjoying your Walker!

 

[LaneP]

Hey JR, mine is good to go. In fact it was this very revolver that led me to make my first post here on THR. The expertise here exceeds any site on the internet. Don't you guys go anywhere in case I have more questions down the road! lol

 

[hawg]

Colt did the fit and finishing on the 2nd gens and I think the frames are actually color case hardened. Colt Black Powder Arms Co.(no affiliation with Colt)did the final fit and finishing on the 3rd gens and I think the case colors are an acid wash which would explain why they're so much prettier.

 

[Bibbyman]

I had a Walker for a couple of weeks. ASM if I remember right. Walked into a gun and pawn that had one in an oak box with the accessories. Didn't look like it had been fired. But must have had caps busted on it and not cleaned. A little handling rust. The price was already low. But I talked to Mary and suggested she give them a low ball offer cash and carry. She didn't want that ugly big thing but she made the offer and they took it. Got it home and got the nipples out (2 were a lot of trouble) cleaned it up and Pledged the box outside that was scuffed up. Took it to a friendly gunshop and doubled my money on it. Seen it in his display case later and he'd put another $100 on it.

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

I plan on correcting the arbor tonight and taking her out for her maiden voyage tomorrow

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

Just corrected the arbor she's ready for action!

 

[Mizar]

Check the bolt drop timing while you're at it - on the Italian replicas they usually leave the left bolt leg a tad too long, so to accommodate wear on the leg and the hammer cam, but most of the time the bolt drops right onto the right edge of the cylinder notches. As a result, those notches get peened with use and raise an edge. It's not something you should definitely do right now, as we speak, but do check it and correct it if necessary.

 

[hawg]

Check the bolt drop timing while you're at it - on the Italian replicas they usually leave the left bolt leg a tad too long, so to accommodate wear on the leg and the hammer cam, but most of the time the bolt drops right onto the right edge of the cylinder notches. As a result, those notches get peened with use and raise an edge. It's not something you should definitely do right now, as we speak, but do check it and correct it if necessary.

Yep and even tho they were assembled here in the states they were still built under Italian supervision out of Italian parts.

 

[4v50 Gary]

Someone here (Shanghai McCoy) used to solder two brass rods that slipped over the barrel and loading lever that kept them together. Looked like to letter "C" back to back.

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

I plan on cutting the step in the loading level catch to keep the lever up.

 

[hawg]

Cut too much and it will hang in the up position.

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

If anyone is interested I'm running a Halloween special, $20 off on a full revolver tune. PM me if interested.