Enjoyed hearing the true story of Colt and Walker and enjoyed hearing on the Walker itself and of course thanks for the shooting afterwards we appreciate you Mike
Well, my first cup is about gone, time to get another. That was a great story he told us and he's one knowledgeable person and he always gives the straight facts!
An excellent video! No greater reference work can be found than the privately published book "Sam Colts Own Record" published in 1948, which is a transcript of most of the correspondence between Walker, Hayes and the Ordnance Board in 1847 . this sets our in the original poor English all of the problems mentioned here, an excellent read, Chris B.
I thank you, Mike, for the entertaining, informative, and TRUTHful video. I appreciate the research you put into the process and the wonderful ways you present the information. I hope it brings you as much pleasure as it does us. You're a treasure.
Very nice. Well done. It's nice to hear someone getting it correct: Walker did not contact Sam Colt; it is the other way around. It's understandable that people think Walker would have contacted Colt, but once you learn enough about Sam Colt and his unrelenting ambition, it makes sense that he would be the one to initiate contact, given the tremendous opportunities presented by the Mexican-American War. And, yes, Charles Pate's book is well worth the asking price. It's a slim volume, but every page contains valuable information. Anyone serious about studying the Walker revolver should own a copy of this book. One minor correction, though, and I am certain you know this and that you merely misspoke. Hays and Walker were in Washington in the summer an fall of 1846, not 1847 and it was in November of 1846 that Colt wrote his letter to Walker. Walker, of course, was killed in early October, 1847. I am sorry to hear of the lack of exposure to your channel. You certainly have put in the time and effort over the years, which clearly demonstrates the passion you have for historical firearms and black powder. Thank you for your contributions.
Its like being in a country school, and getting a very interesting history lesson, of something that matters. I have a pair, and they both work perfect, no issue with the rammer either, I did some work on them so it catches in a positive manner.
Sure did enjoy that story and you give us so many more facts that we don't get from books or even other sources! Thanks again for sharing with us and taking your time to make this video, And I believe that Colt Walker is indeed the definition of a hand Cannon!
Just ordered one of the last Walker kits on sale from Midway yesterday; plan to set it up as a .45 BPM conversion from the get go, with all the updates it would have received if Sam's cousin Lemuel had brought it back to the factory prior to Sam's untimely demise to get the benefit of the improvements Sam had devised for his other models in the ensuing 15 years. Should be a fun adventure in steampunkery!
Charles W. Pate's recent book (2020) and that of Lt. Col. Robert D. Whittington, III's book from 1984, are the two finest books on the Whitneyville-Walker-Colt revolvers I know of. Thanks for the excellent video.
I enjoyed the story so much I deleted my first comment to say, the story you told, Mr. Mike, is worthy of praise. A movie could be made of just the details and how you told the story of Sam Colt. Very amazing.
Mike, You are a wonderful teacher and historian. You can tell you love your subject. Maybe you should do a video on how you first fell in love with firearms and especially the older models. I can't wait.
Thank you for the very interesting video on the Colt Walker's development. The Uberti Colt Walker was the first c&b revolver that I ever purchased and it really got me completely hooked on the whole c&b hobby.
Excellent video Mike. Everybody seems to think that the walker was the big comeback. I've always seen it as the Walker was like a version of CPR that brought Colt back to life. The dragoon was the Renaissance and the 49 pocket model was the golden era of Colt in my opinion, Garrett might have a different opinion though he would know more on this sort of thing than I would Ethan
@@duelist1954 late to the table as usual but, I enjoy the exchange of points of view from two of my favorite RUclips Black powder guns family members. Such a treat. I have to agree with Mr. Mike. Sam Colt's P.T. Barnum style of the gift of gab, and persuasion convinced Samuel Walker to talk the President into a contract with Sam Colt. The pieces had to fall together and at the right time. This included persuading Eli Whitney Jr. into manufacturing the guns. So many things to go wrong, but they all came together in the end. History.
I just picked up my first Walker and I'm very excited to get it out and do a T&E video on this ol girl. I've watched you for years and you do a fantastic job here on RUclips ! Thank you for what you do for the industry !!!
Thanks for the great video. Ive always heard the old myth about walker convincing colt to build the 47. Now we know the truth. It makes a lot more sense too. Today i just recived a 3rd model dragoon, so your video is aptly timed. Looking forward to more such content.
Entertaining history lesson as usual .You've brought these characters to life. I've confused the Walker with the Dragoon. These Colt history vids have put the various models in perspective. YT is also after archery and medical herbs channels. Many are reposting on Rumble. Greetings from Mayberry, NC, where fall is in the air. RE not going up the chain of command, even for civilian military employees, would not work today.
I have an Uberti Walker as well. Fun to shoot and quite a show with a full charge. It also came out of the box with one of the smoothest actions of any revolver I own. Thanks for the great video!
I thought this was as facinating as it was informative. True stories are always more interesting than presentations "based on a true story". Colt was not only a great gun innovator, but a salesman and businessman of great, if not devious ability. Great job Mike, as always.
Good, interesting report Mike--as always! In your shooting video of the Walker, the rammer keeps falling on every shot, a trait of the Walker. One way to fix that is to file a ledge on the half moon so-called spring that holds the rammer up. Many have done this with good results. I haven't done so yet but found that by using black 7/8"x3/4"x1/16" 'O' rings found at any place that sells O rings (hardware, farm supply, etc), it holds the lever up, doesn't hide the front sight, and slips forward easy to utilize the rammer for loading, then slips back over the rammer easily. The black color hides nicely with the bluing. They are very inexpensive, work great, and are better than a leather thong or strip of cloth. A 15/16"x3/4"x1/16" will work, but the first size I mentioned seems to work the best. Don't get any over the 1/16" diameter as they hide the front sight. rt (Crow Choker)
Thank you Mr. Beliveau for making and posting this video. After watching Josey Wales for the maybe close toa hundred times I decided to look up and find out if anyone could purchase a colt walker at all. After seeing MidwayUSA sold them I bought it plus the 1860 Army. After alot of reading and watching and listening, also contacting you and Jeffwhoshoots stuff about how to safely load and shoot these, the colt Walker replica misfired and afterwards the cylinder jammed against the "water table' I took it to a dealer/repairman but haven't fired it since. Thanks for your help in getting this experience put together.
Interesting historical piece. I used to own a reproduction and let it go at some point, why I don't know, stupid move. Thanks Mike for a good explanation of it's history.
Always enjoy your videos. I've never owned a Walker, but if I did I would definitely fix that falling loading lever. I know this is a common problem. I recall Duke Frasier fixing one that was so tight he almost couldn't bring it down. I had a reproduction Navy many years ago where the lever would fall down during shooting and it was bloody annoying. I had to make the spring fit tighter. The Walker is indeed an impressive revolver, but the navy will always be my favorite. Again, great video Mike.
Excellent job as usual, Mike! Remember the original Walkers had cylinders in the white. I soaked my Armi Sport cylinder in white vinegar. Not its cones, tho. Happy shootin!
Thanks for the history lesson Mike. Good to see the Walker getting a workout. Definitely on my List to get one some day. I have a friend who has one, as well as several other cap-n-ball revolvers, let me try it out. It was a blast! That was the same range day as my first range visit with my 1851 Navy .44. What do you think of using a leather strap or similar add-on, to tame the rammer that falls after each shot? Is that kind of device worth it or just more hassle than it is worth? I know the falling rammer issue is due to the design of the retention spring.
Seeing you make a 40 min video on the Walker revolver is the high point of my day as we get through Hurricane Idalia! Don’t have Wi-Fi because the outage in my area but sure going to watch this using by data! Thanks Mike!
Great stuff and glad to hear the Walkers history FOR REAL ! As for RUclips I’m starting to see how it works with the recommends. If people want to see this channel in their recommends tab they MUST click on the videos more often. Do it about once or twice a week and any every channel will get recommends. If you stop watching videos even for a short while you’ll stop getting recommends. For example I was watching food travel channels like crazy for months and I got tons of these types of channels on my recommends tabs. Three weeks I just got kinda saturated with that kind of video and stopped watching them. Now I hardly any of them anymore and this after months of hundreds of hours of watching those very popular videos. So people need to watch the channels they like or they won’t get recommended. Liking and commenting helps too !
Thank you for another great video, Mike. I am subscribed to your channel but new videos never pop up as recommended - and I watch almost everything you post. This video might’ve been the first to ever pop up as a recommended video, so I thought I’d better watch it then and there!
By any standard, it's one heck of a revolver! The legends will always live on. Fact or fiction, I'm all ears. 👍👍
Good morning, Mike! Yep, the First of the "Dragoons", or heavy revolving horse-pistols..."Most Powerful Revolver" until the .357 Mag. In 1935!
Thank you Mike. Lord knows, i love my Walker despite the design flaws.
The brass trigger guards give the Colts such an iconic and beautiful look.
Enjoyed hearing the true story of Colt and Walker and enjoyed hearing on the Walker itself and of course thanks for the shooting afterwards we appreciate you Mike
Thanks!
@@duelist1954 amazing channel!
Being a Texan, I always enjoy hearing Texas History. Have also enjoyed my replica for most of my adult life. Great info!
Thanks!
Ah morning coffee and watching Mike nothing better ☕️☕️☕️☕️👍🏻
Well, my first cup is about gone, time to get another.
That was a great story he told us and he's one knowledgeable person and he always gives the straight facts!
Thanks for another great video and the history of the Walker Colt!
An excellent video! No greater reference work can be found than the privately published book "Sam Colts Own Record" published in 1948, which is a transcript of most of the correspondence between Walker, Hayes and the Ordnance Board in 1847 . this sets our in the original poor English all of the problems mentioned here, an excellent read, Chris B.
So this just may be the next cap and ball revolver that I may buy 😃
Nobody sets unrealistic expectations like the government. Great history lesson.
Outstanding history on the walk colt. Wish I had two x extra cinders to boot
Awesome!
I thank you, Mike, for the entertaining, informative, and TRUTHful video. I appreciate the research you put into the process and the wonderful ways you present the information. I hope it brings you as much pleasure as it does us. You're a treasure.
I do enjoy the research. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Cool story. Greetings from Poland.
Very nice. Well done. It's nice to hear someone getting it correct: Walker did not contact Sam Colt; it is the other way around. It's understandable that people think Walker would have contacted Colt, but once you learn enough about Sam Colt and his unrelenting ambition, it makes sense that he would be the one to initiate contact, given the tremendous opportunities presented by the Mexican-American War. And, yes, Charles Pate's book is well worth the asking price. It's a slim volume, but every page contains valuable information. Anyone serious about studying the Walker revolver should own a copy of this book.
One minor correction, though, and I am certain you know this and that you merely misspoke. Hays and Walker were in Washington in the summer an fall of 1846, not 1847 and it was in November of 1846 that Colt wrote his letter to Walker. Walker, of course, was killed in early October, 1847.
I am sorry to hear of the lack of exposure to your channel. You certainly have put in the time and effort over the years, which clearly demonstrates the passion you have for historical firearms and black powder. Thank you for your contributions.
Thanks for the straight story. And the less formal way of government purchases.
Kind of amazing, but I run into similar stuff throughout the 19th century
Its like being in a country school, and getting a very interesting history lesson, of something that matters. I have a pair, and they both work perfect, no issue with the rammer either, I did some work on them so it catches in a positive manner.
Great history lesson. Thanks.
Sure did enjoy that story and you give us so many more facts that we don't get from books or even other sources!
Thanks again for sharing with us and taking your time to make this video,
And I believe that Colt Walker is indeed the definition of a hand Cannon!
Just ordered one of the last Walker kits on sale from Midway yesterday; plan to set it up as a .45 BPM conversion from the get go, with all the updates it would have received if Sam's cousin Lemuel had brought it back to the factory prior to Sam's untimely demise to get the benefit of the improvements Sam had devised for his other models in the ensuing 15 years. Should be a fun adventure in steampunkery!
Another historical tour de force. Thank you, Mike!
Thanks!
Charles W. Pate's recent book (2020) and that of Lt. Col. Robert D. Whittington, III's book from 1984, are the two finest books on the Whitneyville-Walker-Colt revolvers I know of. Thanks for the excellent video.
Thanks for the interesting real story about the Colt Revolver.
Actually truth is more interesting than fiction.
Thanks!
That was very interesting. The walker is just a beast of a gun. Thanks to you, I now know how to deal with the mainspring on the walker.
Greetings from Ireland. That was a great video. Thanks.
I've never had one but always wanted a Colt Walker.
In the mid 80's I had a Walker. Was always dropping the ramrod. I used a simple bread tie to keep it up when shooting.
I enjoyed the story so much I deleted my first comment to say, the story you told, Mr. Mike, is worthy of praise. A movie could be made of just the details and how you told the story of Sam Colt. Very amazing.
You sir, are a wealth of knowledge and I enjoy your channel!
Thank you for the video!😊
Mike,
You are a wonderful teacher and historian. You can tell you love your subject. Maybe you should do a video on how you first fell in love with firearms and especially the older models. I can't wait.
Thank you for the very interesting video on the Colt Walker's development.
The Uberti Colt Walker was the first c&b revolver that I ever purchased and it really got me completely hooked on the whole c&b hobby.
glad you are still doing videos
Thank you.
An excellent presentation of an excellent gun! That loading ram though... They fixed much but not that. Thank you for this history lesson.
Thanks!
Excellent video Mike. Everybody seems to think that the walker was the big comeback. I've always seen it as the Walker was like a version of CPR that brought Colt back to life. The dragoon was the Renaissance and the 49 pocket model was the golden era of Colt in my opinion, Garrett might have a different opinion though he would know more on this sort of thing than I would
Ethan
I agree, but - no Walker, then no 1849 Pocket
@@duelist1954 late to the table as usual but, I enjoy the exchange of points of view from two of my favorite RUclips Black powder guns family members. Such a treat. I have to agree with Mr. Mike. Sam Colt's P.T. Barnum style of the gift of gab, and persuasion convinced Samuel Walker to talk the President into a contract with Sam Colt. The pieces had to fall together and at the right time. This included persuading Eli Whitney Jr. into manufacturing the guns. So many things to go wrong, but they all came together in the end. History.
Morning friends!
Great history and I sure appreciate your presentations.
Thank you Mike! Great to hear the true story. I had one of the Uberti replicas for awhile. Quite a beast of a handgun, but beautiful and fun to shoot.
I always feel full after watching one of your videos. Much like a five course meal. Satisfaction!
I just picked up my first Walker and I'm very excited to get it out and do a T&E video on this ol girl. I've watched you for years and you do a fantastic job here on RUclips ! Thank you for what you do for the industry !!!
Thanks for the great video. Ive always heard the old myth about walker convincing colt to build the 47. Now we know the truth. It makes a lot more sense too. Today i just recived a 3rd model dragoon, so your video is aptly timed. Looking forward to more such content.
I'm trying to think of some new content...hurting my head...LOL
Another great walk through history. Thankyou for all your hard work to make these videos.
Thanks!
Never owned a Walker but I have owned several Dragoon replicas. I do like Dragoons, bought my first one in 1968.
I love the looks of the walker. Id love a cartridge conversion in a .44 calibre of some variety!
Entertaining history lesson as usual .You've brought these characters to life. I've confused the Walker with the Dragoon. These Colt history vids have put the various models in perspective. YT is also after archery and medical herbs channels. Many are reposting on Rumble. Greetings from Mayberry, NC, where fall is in the air.
RE not going up the chain of command, even for civilian military employees, would not work today.
I have an Uberti Walker as well. Fun to shoot and quite a show with a full charge. It also came out of the box with one of the smoothest actions of any revolver I own. Thanks for the great video!
I thought this was as facinating as it was informative. True stories are always more interesting than presentations "based on a true story". Colt was not only a great gun innovator, but a salesman and businessman of great, if not devious ability. Great job Mike, as always.
Thanks!
Another great video. Thanks!
Thanks for telling us about it too!!!
Good, interesting report Mike--as always! In your shooting video of the Walker, the rammer keeps falling on every shot, a trait of the Walker. One way to fix that is to file a ledge on the half moon so-called spring that holds the rammer up. Many have done this with good results. I haven't done so yet but found that by using black 7/8"x3/4"x1/16" 'O' rings found at any place that sells O rings (hardware, farm supply, etc), it holds the lever up, doesn't hide the front sight, and slips forward easy to utilize the rammer for loading, then slips back over the rammer easily. The black color hides nicely with the bluing. They are very inexpensive, work great, and are better than a leather thong or strip of cloth. A 15/16"x3/4"x1/16" will work, but the first size I mentioned seems to work the best. Don't get any over the 1/16" diameter as they hide the front sight. rt (Crow Choker)
Hi Mike. Your knowledge of history and the way you tell it is fantastic. Thank You!
Thanks!
Excellent video as usual. Very educational. Thank you!
Thanks, Mike! I learned something new today.
Thank you Mr. Beliveau for making and posting this video. After watching Josey Wales for the maybe close toa hundred times I decided to look up and find out if anyone could purchase a colt walker at all. After seeing MidwayUSA sold them I bought it plus the 1860 Army. After alot of reading and watching and listening, also contacting you and Jeffwhoshoots stuff about how to safely load and shoot these, the colt Walker replica misfired and afterwards the cylinder jammed against the "water table' I took it to a dealer/repairman but haven't fired it since. Thanks for your help in getting this experience put together.
Good to hear the real story!
Very interesting. I think history is often more interesting than just stories. Thanks Mike!!
Always love the history in your videos
Thanks!
Thank you Mike for a the quality information for us Colt Firearms Lovers
Great video as per usual! Thanks
Interesting historical piece. I used to own a reproduction and let it go at some point, why I don't know, stupid move. Thanks Mike for a good explanation of it's history.
Appreciate the history lesson.
Another great history lesson. Thanks
Thanks!
Great video, thanks!
This was a great video. I think if I was using this gun in combat, I would have a rawhide thong around the loading lever.
Always enjoy your videos. I've never owned a Walker, but if I did I would definitely fix that falling loading lever. I know this is a common problem. I recall Duke Frasier fixing one that was so tight he almost couldn't bring it down. I had a reproduction Navy many years ago where the lever would fall down during shooting and it was bloody annoying. I had to make the spring fit tighter. The Walker is indeed an impressive revolver, but the navy will always be my favorite.
Again, great video Mike.
Excellent job as usual, Mike! Remember the original Walkers had cylinders in the white. I soaked my Armi Sport cylinder in white vinegar. Not its cones, tho. Happy shootin!
Thanks for sharing this Mike.
Great piece!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸
Thanks!
Amazing video Mike! I love history like this very much. When the truth isn't good enough print the fiction story. 🤠
Another great history lesson. Cracking stuff. Thanks Paul
Thanks for the history lesson Mike.
Good to see the Walker getting a workout.
Definitely on my List to get one some day.
I have a friend who has one, as well as several other cap-n-ball revolvers, let me try it out. It was a blast!
That was the same range day as my first range visit with my 1851 Navy .44.
What do you think of using a leather strap or similar add-on, to tame the rammer that falls after each shot? Is that kind of device worth it or just more hassle than it is worth?
I know the falling rammer issue is due to the design of the retention spring.
To tell the truth the true story is better than the legend. A very good video.
It is a pretty good story.
You knowledge is priceless I been watching your videos for a long time 👍
Seeing you make a 40 min video on the Walker revolver is the high point of my day as we get through Hurricane Idalia! Don’t have Wi-Fi because the outage in my area but sure going to watch this using by data! Thanks Mike!
I hope you come through the storm in good shape.
Great info and history! A repro Walker is on my bucket list. I dont need one. BUT I WANT ONE
You do the Lawd's work with your videos, Mike!
Fascinating, Mike, thank you for setting the story straight.
I'm glad you liked it Hugh. If you read enough books, eventually you luck into the truth.
Very informative video Mike. Thank you for wading through the murky waters and finding the truth.
It was fun to research.
Great job as allways
Great stuff and glad to hear the Walkers history FOR REAL !
As for RUclips I’m starting to see how it works with the recommends. If people want to see this channel in their recommends tab they MUST click on the videos more often. Do it about once or twice a week and any every channel will get recommends. If you stop watching videos even for a short while you’ll stop getting recommends. For example I was watching food travel channels like crazy for months and I got tons of these types of channels on my recommends tabs. Three weeks I just got kinda saturated with that kind of video and stopped watching them. Now I hardly any of them anymore and this after months of hundreds of hours of watching those very popular videos. So people need to watch the channels they like or they won’t get recommended. Liking and commenting helps too !
Absolute brilliant series!! Learnt so much & can connect it to my replica pistols 👍🏼
Thank you for another great video, Mike.
I am subscribed to your channel but new videos never pop up as recommended - and I watch almost everything you post. This video might’ve been the first to ever pop up as a recommended video, so I thought I’d better watch it then and there!
I didn't know any of this true story. Thanks for sharing.
That was another great piece of history, I hope you never run out 🤠
Great Historical Narrative!! Thanks Mike!!!
Really good info, greatly appreciated. Take care!
Oh hey, there's a guy coming into Agua Fria. Wait, what's that on his hip?
Always enjoy your videos. Really hope to see you back at duelist den some day soon!
Me too!
Thank you this is much more interesting than I ever knew.
thank You
Great video Mike! Thanks!
Thanks!
Nice job
Great vid.
great video
That pistola was a monster. Who needs a .44 mag?
I do
I do.
@@rogerclyde2720 Me too ... I have 7 revolvers and 2 lever guns in .44 Mag
@@anonymussumynoma Me too
Fascinating fact: until the .357 Magnum came out, the Walker was most powerful handgun in the world.
Great info. Thanks!
Again, You are a wealth of information Sir. Thank you. Cheers.
Good pistol for whacking a surly bartender. Agustus McCrae
Well, the rubber prop guns are anyway...LOL