These are sometimes called "Transition Walker" revolvers, and were made in two frame variations.
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These were produced between late in 18, serial number range approximately 1100 (the last civilian Walker) through about 1340 (the first Dragoon First Model). Their general appearance was similar to that of the production Dragoon models. Whitneyville Hartford Dragoon Revolver īetween the Walker and the First model Dragoon, around 240 improved models were produced, barrel length 7 1/2 inch, cylinder 2 3/16 inch. For collectors, there are three different types with one "transition" model. Total production of Colt Dragoons including the 1,100 Walkers, from 1847 to 1860: 19,800 plus 750 Dragoons in a separate number range for the British market. All the improvements in design of Colt revolvers were applied to the Dragoons as well to the smaller models of Colt revolvers. The Colt Dragoon Revolver was produced with several variations between 18, when the Colt Model 1860 revolver replaced it. 1.1 Whitneyville Hartford Dragoon Revolver.Although it was introduced after the Mexican–American War, it became popular among civilians during the 1850s and 1860s, and was also used during the American Civil War. This revolver was designed as a solution to numerous problems encountered with the Colt Walker. The revolver was also issued to the Army's " Dragoon" Regiments.
44 caliber revolver designed by Samuel Colt for the U.S. The Colt Model 1848 Percussion Army Revolver is a. Walker Transitions, First and Second ModelsĨ50–1,236 feet per second depending on powder/projectileīlade front sight, hammer notch rear sight, some with sight mounted on rear of barrel for use with shoulder stock