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Gavels 'n' Paddles: Colt Walker Revolver, $1.035 million, Rock Island

Gavels 'n' Paddles: Colt Walker Revolver, $1.035 million, Rock Island

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far
by Ken Hall
The last martial Colt Walker revolver, in museum-worthy condition, sold for $1.035 million at Premier Gun Auction #77 held Sept. 6-8 by Rock Island Auction Company in Rock Island, Ill. Also, a John Ulrich Winchester 1895 that once belonged to famed Western author Zane Grey hit the mark for $345,000; a Winchester 1876 Centennial revolver with handsome case hardening and swing out cylinder rang out at $431,250; and an 1880 Colt single-action revolver hit $402,500. Prices include the buyer’s premium.

Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Colt Walker Revolver, $1.035 million, Rock Island