walker colt explosion
i am looking into getting an old style black powder cap and ball revolver to mess around with.
i am looking into getting a repro walker colt but i have heard that they have a problem with them blowing up in people hands. (this suspicion was furthered by a statement in the movie unforgiven, gene hackman's character describes a scenario in which a walker colt blows up in a guys hand)
was curiouse if this wasa fact or if this is just legend/rumor/movie BS
i am looking into getting a repro walker colt but i have heard that they have a problem with them blowing up in people hands. (this suspicion was furthered by a statement in the movie unforgiven, gene hackman's character describes a scenario in which a walker colt blows up in a guys hand)
was curiouse if this wasa fact or if this is just legend/rumor/movie BS
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Buy a Ruger.
I WOULD RATHER BE DUCK HUNTING.0 -
The Uberti Walkers are really good and well made. Always load the recommended load of BP and recommended diameter ball. Most of the blow ups I've ever heard about were caused by using more powder than recommended and/or by using a ball that was larger that the largest diameter recommended by the manufacturer.
That comment in the movie "Unforgiven" may have been true of original Walker Colts of the 19th century but most of the newer reproductions, especially the Ubertis are fine.
I don't have a Walker, but I do have an Uberti made 1860 Colt Army .44 that is considerably lighter and more delicate than a Walker and I've fired it quite a lot and have never had a problem.0 -
ALSO REMEMBER TO SEAL EACH CYLINDER WITH BULLET LUBE AFTER LOADING TO PREVENT 'CHAIN FIRE'. 0 -
The old stories of the colt walker exploding were stories of the old original walkers. They were made of iron and not steel like they are today. Iron was softer. No the repro's still aren't as strong as a smith & wesson, but they are stronger than the originals. I wouldn't worry too much about it with a modern walker if you use the proper powder charge and bullet. If you are still concerned you can always reduce the powder charge a bit, but use a filler to fill in the space where the powder would have been. You don't want any major air gaps between the ball and powder, that could cause you some problems.
Don't sweat it any. You'll be safe.
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During the Mexican War in correspondence between Captain Walker and Major Ripley of Army Ordnance, Walker reported a good number of barrels bursting.
Those barrels that could be salvaged were shortened.
I believe the original charge was 60 grains of powder behind a round ball.
Today's guns are proof tested with overloads. There is little likelihood of them blowing up using black powder.0 -
thanks for all the informatin gents.
i am getting back into NSSA skirmishing now that i am out of collage and am looking for a revolver to shoot in comp that is not the star, colt, remingtons that generaly make up the majority of revolvers at the matches
also getting a CS Richmond to shoot in the carbine events
srry bout the long time in replying tyo your posts but i have been away for a while
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i personaly do not beleive that you need to carry an anti tank rifle for personal protection.
it doesn't matter how big your gun is, it's what you do with it when it counts
the 1911 is proof that God loves guns0
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