Deployed military should use stateside address. With the exception of the nickel plated Peacemakers, standard finish consists of a blue barrel and cylinder (normal blue/black or charcoal blue) with case hardened frame and hammer. The F-Series - 1st, 2d and 3d Model Dragoons share the same serial number range. Subsequent contracts beginning in 1848 followed, for what is today known among collectors as the First, Second and Third Dragoon Models that were all based on the Colt Walker, enabling a rapid evolution of the basic revolver design. Colt Model 1861 Special Musket: What's Its Value? The Walker had an integral-hinged loading rammer, which, as well as seating bullets, could be used to easily lever the barrel free from the frame. Features & Highlights Loading Lever and Latch Loading lever and loading lever latch are near the muzzle. The reputation earned by the formidable 1847 Walker revolver is what ensured gunmaker Samuel Colt's success. Size wise the Cavalry is 6 " long with a 3 " barrel, making the whole thing shorter than the barrel length of the original. Many Cowboy Action Shooters wear and use two SAA . Not only do they produce almost the full line of Colt percussion and cartridge revolvers but also offerings by Winchester, Remington, and Smith & Wesson. All entries must be received by giveaway end date. The result was groups slightly more lofty than one would normally experience. Cartridge Shotguns Black Powder Model Series 1873 Cattleman New Model Bestsellers New arrivals Bestseller Pietta 1858 Remington Revolver Conversion Cylinder .45LC $245.00 Bestseller Uberti 1873 Cattleman Screw Set $47.64 Bestseller Revolver T-Style Nipple Wrench $16.86 Bestseller Cattleman 4.75" .45Lc $633.64 Bestseller Uberti Walker USMR Model 1847 - .44 Cal Ball | D4 Guns The idea was simple. We'll keep you informed of any recall notifications. To protect the privacy and security of winners, names will not be made public. Winners will be notified by certified mail on official letterhead. Mail-in entries accepted; send postcards (no envelopes) to: American Handgunner Magazine, GOM Concealed Carry 2023, P.O.