Black Powder Revolvers
Pre Civil War Era
EMF Hartford Models

Importing - Distributing

The black powder revolvers presented in this page were introduced to the Old West prior to the Civil War (1861 - 1865), but also saw extensive during during that war. All of these historical black powder firearms are now available as authentic gun reproductions from IAR.

The Colt black powder revolvers in this page include the, the Colt 1847 Walker, 2nd Model Dragoon, and Colt 1851 Navy.and Colt 1851 Navy Bluntline. Also offered by IAR in a black powder revolver version is the Remington 1858 Army revolver in both brass and steel frame versions. Please see our separate page for Civil War Era Colt revolvers. These include the Colt 1860 Army revolver, Colt 1860 Army Sheriff revolver (with a 5 1/2" barrel), Colt 1862 Police revolver, and Colt 1861 Navy revolver. 

These authentic black powder revolver replicas may be ordered directly from IAR. Please see our price list and ordering guide for black powder percussion guns. You must be 21 to order guns and are responsible for checking the legality of black powder guns in your locality.
   

Colt 1847 Walker Revolver Reproduction

This big, powerful .44 caliber black powder revolver is the famous magnum developed with the help of Captain Samuel Walker of the United States Mounted Rifles. It saw extensive service in the Mexican War. The largest of all Colt revolvers and authentically reproduced, it weights a mighty 4 pounds, 8 ounces, has an overall length of 15-3/4 inches, with a 9-inch precision rifled barrel. This is a six shot revolver with handsomely engraved cylinder and barrel marked "U.S. 1847." In this day of modern handguns, this is still one of the most powerful revolvers ever made.

The Mexican War was the reason which led again to arms manufacture after the financial setback which followed the company's first production of Paterson revolvers. Urged by a Government request for one thousand pieces and following Captain Samuel Walker's advice, this weapon was patented, the biggest handgun ever made. The gun was then bound to arm some of the Texas Rangers who engaged in the the Mexican War. Lt. Col. George A. Caldwell later said, "Two years' experience in Mexico enables me to speak with confidence of the value of Colt's revolvers. Those who had them there could not be induced to part with them at any price."

Specifications	Colt 1847 Walker
Caliber Weight Barrel Overall Length	.44 4 lbs 8 oz 9" rifled 15-3/4"
Colt 1847 Walker, $389.95 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Fitted presentation case,Wood Top $89.95

2nd Model Dragoon Reproduction

The famous Colt Dragoon models evolved from the Walker, and were produced from 1848 to 1863. Shorter than the Walker, the Dragoon was more reliable and efficient. The 2nd Model Dragoon (shown) differs from the 1st Model in the cylinder bolt slot, which is square in section instead of oval.

Specifications	2nd Model Dragoon
Caliber Weight Barrel Length Overall Length Cylinder Grips Finish Grooves Twist	.44 3.97 lbs 7 1/2" steel round forward of lug 13 1/2" 6 shots engraved. One-piece walnut. Color casehardened steel frame, brass backstrap and square triggerguard. 7 Left $359.95 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Colt 1849 Pocket Revolver
Reproduction

The 1849 Pocket .31 Black Powder Revolver is an accurate reproduction of the original produced between 1850 and 1873. The authentic replica has a charcoal blued barrel with a detail engraving of a stagecoach on the cylinder. Grips are walnut and the backstrap is brass.

Colt 1851 Navy .36 & .44 Caliber Revolver
Reproductions

These are accurate replicas of the famous Colt 1851 Navy Revolver, which was produced from 1851 to 1872. This historical black powder revolver symbolizes the early period of the the Old West, from the Gold Rush days to the American Civil war. These replicas are made of quality steel, including the cylinder, octagonal rifled barrel and loading barrel. The trigger guard and back strap are made of brass. The hand grip is made of walnut, like the original. Each revolver is proof tested, so that this classical black powder gun is not only a collector's dream, but also an outstanding shooter. Also check out our blank firing versions.

1851 Colt Navy black powder revolver with casehardened steel frame, brass backstrap and triggerguard.
Specifications	Colt 1851 Navy
Caliber Weight Barrel Overall length Frame: Front Sight Rear Sight Grips Charge Igniter	Available in .36 or .44 2 lbs 4-1/2 oz 7-1/2" octagonal 13-1/8" Casehardened steel or brass Blade brass Notched hammer One piece polished walnut Black powder, 3F, 21 to 28 grains Percussion caps
.36, Brass frame (not shown): $199.95 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 .44, Brass frame (not shown): $199.95 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 .36, Casehardened steel frame: $214.95 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 .44, Casehardened steel frame: $214.95 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1851 Colt Navy Sheriff black powder revolver with casehardened steel frame, brass backstrap and triggerguard.
Specifications	Colt 1851 Navy Sheriff
Caliber Weight Barrel Overall length Frame: Front Sight Rear Sight Grips Charge Igniter	.44 2 lbs 5-1/2" octagonal 11-1/8" Casehardened steel or brass Blade brass Notched hammer One piece polished walnut Black powder, 3F, 21 to 28 grains Percussion caps
Casehardened steel frame (shown): $214.95 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Brass frame (not shown): $199.95 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Colt 1851 Navy Buntline Revolver
Reproduction

The famed 1851 Colt Navy Buntline black powder revolver was used extensively in the Civil War. The "Buntline" version features an awe-inspiring 12" barrel with a polished brass frame.

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