Description
This revolver was issued to Texas Ranger Sam Wilson in 1847, but its owner alone isn’t the reason it fetched $1M. The Colt Walker was specifically designed for use by the Texas Rangers. The black powder Revolver was one of the most powerful handguns ever created. It shot either a .44 cal. roundball or a 220-grain bullet and was superior to a musket up to 200 yards. There were only 1,100 Walker pistols ever made and there are only a few known to still exist. When this revolver went up for auction it drew a lot of attention because of its rarity and the fact that this particular revolver was in nearly perfect condition. These factors caused the auction price to skyrocket.
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