The THR Walker Club

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StrawHat said:
I am curious about the Richards Conversion you show in the photograph. Have you posted about it elsewhere?

Kevin
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The one in the picture, the Richards transition type II model is an Uberti factory conversion in a .38 spl. made for Cimarron. They make a few with different calibers and barrel lengths.
 
Best double check your arbor length, especially on an an ASM. The Walker can handle some really stiff loads and with a short arbor it will start to displace metal behind the wedge.
 
Well gonna start with 30 grains of FFF Goex . Probably will never go over 40 grains. In my 1860s 30 is a real manly load :) , so I would imagine the extra weight of the Walker will make it a target load. I'll break it in working to 40 grains. I plan on using an OX yoke top lubed wonder wad over the powder. I have .454 balls for it as specified !
So how do you guys think ? In terms of using a pistol to back up my .50 Lyman Hunting rifle should I go with the .50 Plains Pistol with 45 Grains of FFF and a T/C .50 Maxi Ball 275 grain , or the Walker with Balls and as much powder as I find it likes for wounded game ?
 
Gordon said:
...In terms of using a pistol to back up my .50 Lyman Hunting rifle should I go with the .50 Plains Pistol with 45 Grains of FFF and a T/C .50 Maxi Ball 275 grain , or the Walker with Balls and as much powder as I find it likes for wounded game ?...
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If it were me, neither one. Both weigh more than I am willing to carry while hunting. If I feel the need for a finishing shot, I would carry some sort of 36 C&B revolver or better, a half load in my rifle. I do not recall the last time I needed a finishing shot.

Kevin
 
I don't mind the weight of the Walker, keep in mind that with a ball up close it's gonna do some major damage. I have hit Jackrabbits with mine at around 30 yards and the destruction is impressive. If you're gonna carry it during hunting seasons you might wanna start packing it on every walk you take and get used to having that big chunk of iron hanging off you. What I usually do is carry mine cross draw and put my shooting stuff in a possibles bag on my right side.
 
Since they would serve as back-up guns, I'd consider carrying either in a fanny pack, or even in a day pack which I often wear both while hunting anyway.
At least the Walker offers multiple shots.
How the back-up gun is carried depends on how fast that you'd think that you'll need access to it.
 
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45 Dragoon said:
Nick, have you (or someone else) corrected the short arbor? Just curious as to your measurement for "headspace". Are you meaning barrel/cylinder clearance? I think .006" is rather large, .0025"- .003" seems to work quite well.

If you drive the wedge in far enough, I think you'll find you have .00lockedupcylinder" !! Lol The arbor length dictates the barrel/cylinder clearance.
This, of course, is just an FYI in case you were "unaware" - before you start filing something . . .

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Tks Mike. the Arbor is too long. this gun is a combination of parts that I will hand fit.
 
Hi all,
In the U.K where it's easier to get a pilots license than a pistol, but I have a pai of Uberti Blank Firers that this thread is allowing me to refinish to look as if they're freshly issued, does this get me in the club?
 
Still trying to figure out this site...
Want to join the WALKER club too.

My WALKER...
 

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Here’s mine. Love the group.
 

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Gary Reeder Custom Guns has a customized and highly embellished CVA Walker for sale.
See the photos. --->>> https://www.reedercustomguns.com/instock/instock8.html
The description states:

This is a very special Dragoon, the 1847 Walker, the original magnum. It is new and full custom. Full engraved, color cased frame and under lever, deluxe Black Chromex on the rest. Gold inlay on some parts and slicked up inside and out. The cylinder is engraved with a cowboy and Indian fight. We sold one almost like this a year or two ago on the 4th of July sale but this one is a bit fancier. With all the work we have put in it the gun should sell for $1695, maybe a bit more. It is sale priced at $1195 plus shipping and there is only one so if you like it, don't hesitate. --->>> https://www.reedercustomguns.com/instock.html
 
arcticap said:
Gary Reeder Custom Guns has a customized and highly embellished CVA Walker for sale.
See the photos. --->>> https://www.reedercustomguns.com/instock/instock8.html
The description states:

This is a very special Dragoon, the 1847 Walker, the original magnum. It is new and full custom. Full engraved, color cased frame and under lever, deluxe Black Chromex on the rest. Gold inlay on some parts and slicked up inside and out. The cylinder is engraved with a cowboy and Indian fight. We sold one almost like this a year or two ago on the 4th of July sale but this one is a bit fancier. With all the work we have put in it the gun should sell for $1695, maybe a bit more. It is sale priced at $1195 plus shipping and there is only one so if you like it, don't hesitate. --->>> https://www.reedercustomguns.com/instock.html
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I'm sorry, the "chin" on the barrel lug and mismatch of the backstrap/ hammer junction is all too familiar with ASM/CVA (CVA) which is prominently positioned on the frame) is enough to disqualify this as a "high end" revolver worth the asking price! "Slickedup" action means what? Changed to aftermarket springs? Extra lube? What does that really mean?!! If it's really no better than a regular offering, where is the value? Is it gonna break today? Tomorrow? Next week? Next month? Next year?
Don't just say "slicked up" along with embellishing the outside (which is just furniture)!! It means absolutely nothing!!
I can put a Walker in your hands that will last lifetimes, it'll look just like it came "out of the box" except for the pretty screws. So which would be the better buy? One that works or one that's a maybe?
Mike
 
Thanks for pointing that out, I noticed it was an ASM as well but didn't comment on it. It makes me think about putting lipstick on a pig, it may look real pretty but it's still a pig. That fellow put a lot of effort into making a low end piece look like a Victoria's Secret model. By the way will a Uberti Walker cylinder stop fit the ASM Walker?
 
Jackrabbit1957,
No sir, the ASM bolt is a different animal. I'm almost finished with a "solid bolt" conversion which would be the fix for all the "not available" replacement bolts. It would really be THE upgrade for all Colt type actions. It's a solid bolt meaning it doesn't have two arms, so there's nothing to break. It would turn all of the "reg." actions into a Ruger style action.

Mike
 
45 Dragoon said:
Jackrabbit1957,
No sir, the ASM bolt is a different animal. I'm almost finished with a "solid bolt" conversion which would be the fix for all the "not available" replacement bolts. It would really be THE upgrade for all Colt type actions. It's a solid bolt meaning it doesn't have two arms, so there's nothing to break. It would turn all of the "reg." actions into a Ruger style action.

Mike
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If I have enough money to spend, i wont forget your services. The thing is most of my money goes towards buying more guns.
 
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