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REPRODUCTION COMPANY C No. 126 WALKER REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
REPRODUCTION COMPANY C No. 126 WALKER REVOLVER.
Cal. 44. S# 126. Bbl. 9". Total of 1,100 Walkers mfg.; 1,000 for military & 100 for civilians. Approx. 163 known examples; 37 of Company C which got first shipment. This creation looks old enough, but location & font of markings is wrong from comparison to known examples. Numerals are close, but comparison of "2" is true identifier. Interior number markings are missing. Most looks old & original, but Colt address on top of bbl. is hand stamped rather than from roll die w/ "SAML" not having raised "L". C Company markings mostly missing w/ left of frame incorrect as well. All of interior looks old & original w/ possible exception of brass casting of triggerguard. Left side of bbl. void of markings. Butt marking perpendicular to bore axis & only "126" rather than w/ axis to include C Company info. CONDITION: all parts including grips aged to look the part. Cleaned patina appearance throughout. Cyl. latch fails to engage. Bore w/ matching aged appearance as well. Replacement loading lever latch. (01-17672/NW). ANTIQUE. $2,500-3,500.