The Colt Walker Model Revolver was manufactured circa 1847 with a total production of approximately 1,100 revolvers manufactured. The first 1000 were for the military contract and serial number 1001 through to 1100 were for the commercial market. This massive six shot .44 caliber revolver weighed 4 pounds and 9 ounces and had a nine inch part round and part octagonal barrel. The barrel was blued with casehardened frame, hammer and loading lever. The brass trigger guard was left plain and the cylinder which was roll engraved with the Texas Ranger and Comanche Indian fight scene was left "in the white". The revolver was furnished with one-piece walnut grips.

The barrel address reads “ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW-YORK CITY”. On the right side of the lug was stamped “US/1847. Government inspector markings were stamped on the grips and various metal parts. The military serial numbering was complicated using five companies, A, B, C, D, and E, beginning with the number 1 in each grouping to make a combined total of 1,000 revolvers for the military contract. The Colt Walker was the heaviest revolver manufactured by Samuel Colt. It remains one of the most desirable revolvers for any Colt collection held privately or in a museum.

Philip Boulton of Southampton, England has collated and recorded a survival rate of at least 18% of the original production of 1,100 revolvers. For in-depth reference on Colt Dragoon revolvers see ‘The Book of Colt Firearms- 3rd Edition’ by R.L. Wilson.