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Colt’s Model 1847 Walker — 170 years of revolver history

by Jon Frazier

The 170 year old Walker revolver, despite its failings, was a huge success for Colt and its legacy is carried on with .44 caliber replicas produced by Uberti

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Own a Piece of History: A 3rd Model Colt Dragoon went up for auction

by Sam Trisler

The once owner of this highly valued collectible, Thomas Jackson, carried it through triumph and terror during the American Civil War. Find out his story.

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