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Frank_CA
Hi there, I just inherited this gun, which at first sight seems to be a Colt Walker. The gun was found in Mexico around 1970. There are some clear differences that I have noted on the gun from the original Walker, but I am not an expert and my analysis was based on comparing some photos with the gun. Serial is 541 and the barrell seems original to me, but the legend "COLT PATENT" I believe is incorrect. On the other side, you can see the "US 1847" engraved just as is supposed to be.
Am I in front of an original Walker with changed parts, or is this a really good (and old) fake? (The gun has been stored for over 30 years!)
Thanks

Here are the photos:

http://www.valdano.8m.com/6.jpg
http://www.valdano.8m.com/7.jpg
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  • Bert H.
    Hello Frank...

    Your picture links are not working.

    What I can tell you is this... it is VERY unlikley that you have a "authentic" Colt Walker. First, they are VERY valueable (and have been for several decades), and Second, they are one of the most oft "faked" Colts found.

    I am not sure what part of the PRK you are located in, but if you are close to Orange/Anaheim, you might consider bringing it by Little John Gangel's shop and having him look at it. He is one of the few people in the world that owns more than one original Colt Walker, and he is an expert on them. He could tell you in very short order if you have a fake, or a modified original.

    Bert H.

    Real Men use a SINGLE-SHOT!
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  • Spider7115
    There's something I don't like about your Walker, particularly the "aging". It doesn't look natural for some reason and it looks like the cylinder engraving is too deep for its alleged age and wear. Also, the wedge looks to have too much bluing on it. Years ago, I had a fake Walker made in Mexico that needed several experts to examine. There are some excellent fakes out there so take Bert's advice. If it's authentic, which I doubt, it's both a financial and historical investment. If it's a fake, you need to know.

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  • Xracer
    Agreed! It needs a thorough "hands-on" inspection by a recognized Colt expert for proper evaluation.

    The potential value is in the $35,000 to $100,000 range, so it's certainly worth the investment to pay an expert to appraise it.

    If it should turn out to be a fake, send it to me and I'll put it next to the $20 Stradivarius Violin I bought at a yard sale. [:D]
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    I agree with the above replies........

    Captain Kirk, Tech Staff
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