The Colt Walker revolver, named after a Texas Ranger, was the most powerful handgun in the world from 1847 to 1935. Its legendary status was cemented by its scarcity, with only 1,000 made for the U.S. military and 100 for civilians, and only 10% surviving. The gun's story is one of innovation, marketing, and the complex relationship between its namesake, Captain Samuel Walker, and its creator, Samuel Colt.
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