OFFICIAL WALKER/DRAGOON thread (post pictures here)

Hoof Hearted · November 17, 2012, 11:10:16 AM

I have thought about doing this for a while.
Over on "The High Road" there are OFFICIAL threads for the different models so I am going to do the same thing here.
Many of us like to show off our pistols and this will give us a place to do so w/o "hijacking" our pards threads

Rules are simple with "no axe grinding" taking precedence, followed by "stick to the topic" (no other models posted, please), then if you are seeking gunsmith advice, or reloading opinions, or grip refinishing, antiquing advice or whatever, please search for like posts and/or start one of your own.........

Thanks, HH

Hoof Hearted · November 17, 2012, 11:39:28 AM

A couple pics of my Colt 2nd gen Dragoon with a Walker length conversion.....

Fingers McGee · November 20, 2012, 10:52:00 PM

I don't have too many Dragoons; but here are a couple:

2nd Gen Navy/Dragoon set - 1 of 50

ASM 3rd Model Dragoon w/3 leaf rear sight and shoulder stock

2nd Gen 3rd Model Dragoon Bicentennial Commemorative Cased set

Hoof Hearted · November 21, 2012, 07:55:04 AM

Yea...."not too many"

Looking good though!

Mossyrock · November 23, 2012, 09:31:54 AM

I dearly want a Colt Second Model Dragoon. I can buy Ubertis all day long, but I am holding out or a Colt Second gen, Second model. Of course, I recently found one for a not-too-bad price....but a month before Christmas? Really? $:-\$ I doubt I would survive that purchase......

WaddWatsonEllis · November 23, 2012, 10:23:11 AM

Quote from: Mossyrock on November 23, 2012, 09:31:54 AM
I dearly want a Colt Second Model Dragoon. I can buy Ubertis all day long, but I am holding out or a Colt Second gen, Second model. Of course, I recently found one for a not-too-bad price....but a month before Christmas? Really? $:-\$ I doubt I would survive that purchase......

Mossyrock,

Survival would seem to be base on the 'no-too-bad-a- price' whether that is your estimation or your spouses ... still, I have seen men say to their wife that 'all I Want for Christmas' if is the dragoon and make it work .... Good luck either way!

TTFN,

Hoof Hearted · November 23, 2012, 10:46:17 AM

Quote from: WaddWatsonEllis on November 23, 2012, 10:23:11 AM
Mossyrock,

Survival would seem to be base on the 'no-too-bad-a- price' whether that is your estimation or your spouses ... still, I have seen men say to their wife that 'all I Want for Christmas' if is the dragoon and make it work .... Good luck either way!

TTFN,

Worked for me two years ago!
I was on gunbroker and the wife asked, "what do you want for Xmas?". I was looking at an engraved SS Vaquero and I said, "I want this!". She made me wrap it when it got here and I had to wait until Xmas day.........but it was worth it!

HH

buckskin billy · November 23, 2012, 11:31:27 AM

there was once a time that a wife for a dragoon would had been considered a good trade

Six Gun Saint · November 25, 2012, 11:10:25 PM

I don't have any Walkers, but I'd like to state that it is, beyond the shadow of any doubt, my absolute favorite firearm what has ever been made.

Ain't none feels better in my hand-even if it IS 4.5 lbs.!

I thought about getting a couple (with a cartridge conversion) for my main match guns, but the thought of trying to shoot dualist/double dualist with my shoulders... Not appealing. Still, I'll be adding some to my collection eventually!

To everyone what's posted pictures, I am quite jealous of your beautiful beautiful hardware!

Chaparosa · November 26, 2012, 11:04:13 AM

ASM Third Model with attached "carbine breech" (as Colt referred to the shoulder stock); Uberti Whitneyville-Hartford "transition Walker" Dragoon.

Fingers McGee · November 26, 2012, 11:35:22 AM

Oh yeah, Walkers:
ASM nickel plated cased set

Uberti cased set

ASM

buckskin billy · November 29, 2012, 11:04:15 PM

top walker is a 3rd generation, bottom is a very old asm

Mike · December 23, 2012, 04:54:07 PM

How easy is it to fit a loading gate to a Kirst's convertion breach plate. The one I have does not have one fitted. frame has been cut so cylinder can be loader while in the gun.
I have not picked the gun up yet, it is a Uberti Dragoon in 45 Colt. I have the percusion cylinder as well but will sell it on as I dont intend to use it.

Happy Holidays.

Hoof Hearted · December 23, 2012, 05:47:00 PM

Mike

While "anything" can be done, that would not be a worthwhile chore

Post up a pic or two for us to see, OK?

Kirst's retail on the ring with gate is $227.00 and they charge $15.00 to ship $:-\$

HH

Mike · December 23, 2012, 08:48:03 PM

Hoof, Trouble is I live in New Zealand and we cant get parts sent here because of your laws, we can get permits for the parts no ploblem. This convertion came in before the ban.

As soon as I get my permit I can pick up the gun and will post the picture. In the NEW Year.

Great site gust wish we could get some of the things you guys have availble.

StrawHat · January 02, 2013, 10:38:31 AM

Okay, here is my Walker. An early, 1965, built by ASM. Originally, I had planned to install a new 9"tube in the lug but the more I handled it, the more I like it.

It is still not a concealed carry piece or even a fast draw revolver, as it weigh just over 4 pounds.

Hope you like it, I do.

StrawHat · January 02, 2013, 10:48:32 AM

Wait, this is the Walker?Dragoon thread!

Hoof Hearted · January 02, 2013, 05:48:07 PM

Lookin' good, Strawhat

buckskin billy · January 02, 2013, 10:32:02 PM

cool

Hargrave · January 07, 2013, 06:32:56 PM

Ok, Hoof Hearted .... is this video you?
I came across it last night and it was great! Lots of fun and absolutely makes me want to convert my Uberti.